Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. is aslo known as Asclepias geminata, Periploca sylvestris, belongs to Asclepiadaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Hashishatul Saboon.
The English Names for this herb are Gymnema Plant, Miracle Fruit, Periploca of the Woods, Small Indian Ipecacuanha, Sweet Fruit.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Gurmar Buti, Merasingh.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. are Abrasive, Absorbent, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diabetic, Antidote, Astringent, Bitter, Cardiac Stimulant, Diuretic, Emetic, Errhine, Expectorant, Hepatoprotective, Laxative, Refrigerant, Stimulant, Stimulates Circulatory System, Stimulates Insulin Secretion of Pancreas, Stomachic, Symptomatic, Uterine Tonic.

Leaves:

  • Hypoglycemic
  • Sympathomimetic


    • Root:
  • Anti-Periodic
  • Astringent
  • Diuretic
  • Refrigerant
  • Stomachic
  • Tonic


    • Leaves (powder):
  • Errhine
  • Heart Stimulant
  • Increases Urine Excretion
  • Uterine Stimulant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. are Cough, Fever, Diabetes, Headache, Glycosuria.

    The Indications of Leaves of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. are Cornea Opacity, Alcohol Intoxication, Opium Intoxication, Furunculosis, Enlarged Liver, Enlarged Spleen, Glycosuria.

    The Indications of Fruit of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. are Intestinal Worms, Opacities of Lenses, Ulcers, Leucoderma, Inflammations, Eye Complaints, Burning Sensation, Piles, Asthma, Biliousness, Bronchitis.

    The Indications of Root of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. are Enlarged Spleen Viscera, Cough, Enlarged Liver Viscera, Fever, Wounds.

    The Indications of Leaves (powder) of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. are Parageusia, Hallucinations of Taste.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Gymnema sylvestre R. Br..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. is 2nd order, warm and cold.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    DOLABIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Gymnema sylvestre R. Br..

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    LeavesN/A
    Leaves (powder)3.000g - 7.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.. Milky shrub of a twining habit; leaves opposite usually elliptic or ovate (1.25-2.0 x 0.5-1.25 inches), flowers small, yellow with globular apex of white stigma; root about the size of a little finger and resembling Hemidesmus root; wood tough; bark spongy and of a reddish brown colour

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Sri Lanka, Tropical Africa.
    Odor: The odor of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. is Faint,Pleasant,Aromatic
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    When chewed,it temporarily paralyses the sense of taste for sweet and bitter substances.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.. (work in progress)