Gymnema Powder

Introduction

Gymnema Sylvestre has been used in India for more than 2000 years to control the presence of carbohydrates in urine and diabetes. Gymnema leaves, whether extracted or infused into a tea, suppress glucose absorption and reduce the sensation of sweetness in foods – effects which may deliver important health benefits for individuals who want to reduce blood sugar levels or body weight.

History

Indian scientists have performed extensive studies to determine the action of this herb on the sugar metabolism. In a study reported in 1930, Mhaskar & Caius found that the leaves of the herb cause hypoglycemia in experimental animals which sets in soon after the administration either by mouth or by injection. Based on this observation, several human studies conducted on gymnema for treatment of diabetes have shown significant reduction in blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin (an index of blood sugar control) and insulin requirements (so insulin therapy could be reduced) they suggested that the drug acts indirectly through stimulation in insulin secretion off the pancreas, as it has no direct action on the carbohydrate metabolism.

Manufacturing Process

For making the leaf powder of Gymnema the healthy fresh leaves are collected. It should be noted that the leaves should be free from any contamination by environmental toxins. Then they are washed properly (to remove the physical impurities if any) with pure water and dried in a dust free environment. Then it is grinded to make the fine powder.

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