Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre )

The principle constituent of Gurmar  is gymnemic acid, which has anti-diabetic properties. It diminishes excessive blood sugar. Gurmar has also been shown to have a regenerative effect on pancreatic beta cells and is insulinotropic (that which stimulates or affects the production and activity of insulin). Gurmar helps decrease the craving for sugar. It temporarily abolishes the taste of sugar and helps neutralize excessive sugar present in the body in diabetes mellitus. Gurmar possesses anti-allergic, antiviral, lipid lowering and other effects. Gurmar blocked sugar in the digestive system, resulting in a decrease in blood sugar. This is known as a hypoglycemic effect. This action has been studied since the late 1930s.