{"id":158723,"date":"2022-04-29T12:09:07","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T06:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=158723"},"modified":"2026-03-02T09:23:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T09:23:30","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-gudmar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-gudmar\/","title":{"rendered":"Gudmar (Gymnema Sylvestre): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Benefits of Gudmar<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Gudmar<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Gudmar<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Gudmar?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Gudmar<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Gudmar<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGudmar, also called Gymnema Sylvestre<\/em>, belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae<\/em>. It is a herb widely distributed in Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Australia, Vietnam, Japan, the southwestern region of the People\u2019s Republic of China, and tropical Africa1<\/a><\/sup>. It has deep roots in history and is known as one of the essential herbs used in the Ayurveda system of medicines for managing conditions ranging from malaria, and diabetes, to snakebites 2<\/a><\/sup>. The term \u2018Gymnema\u2019 is derived from \u2018Gurmar\u2019, which is a Hindu term that means \u2018destroyer of sugar\u2019 and may be thought to neutralise the excess sugar present in the body 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vernacular names of gudmar are Gurmar in Hindi; Periploca of the woods in English; Kalikardori, Kavali in Marathi; Madhunashini, Meshashringi in Sanskrit; Mardashingi, Dhuleti in Gujrati; Sannagerasehambu in Kannada; Cherukurinja, Adigam in Tamil; Podapatri in Telugu 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Benefits of Gudmar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGudmar has several nutrients like proteins and carbohydrates. Other chemicals present are tannin, phenol, flavonoid, quinones, triterpenoids, saponin, stigmasterol, alkaloids, resins, and glycosides 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Gudmar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The beneficial properties of gudmar may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have a blood sugar-lowering effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a cholesterol-lowering effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-inflammatory properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may benefit in maintaining a healthy weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have \u00a0antimicrobial activity 1<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have \u00a0anti-cancer activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have \u00a0antioxidant activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have \u00a0antiarthritic activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an immunomodulatory effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may benefit \u00a0stomach health<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may benefit \u00a0liver health<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have \u00a0anticaries activity (may reduce tooth decay)3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a wound healing effect 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Gudmar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gudmar may have potential uses for various ailments; however, more human studies are needed to support its true scope in humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Gudmar for Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A review 3<\/a><\/sup> report by Khan et al., 2019 suggested that gudmar may have a blood sugar-lowering activity. In an animal study, the gudmar plant was given to a diabetic animal, which resulted in lowered blood levels of triglycerides, cholesterol, and protein and reduced body weight. However, this information is insufficient because this study is done on the animal. Therefore, more human studies are required to support the potential uses of gudmar in managing blood sugar levels in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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I recently read in an article that along with being used for arthritis, diuretic, anaemia, osteoporosis, hypercholesterolemia, cardiopathy, asthma, constipation, microbial infections, indigestion and anti-inflammatory conditions, the herb demonstrates a wide variety of wonderful actions that make it an efficient natural remedy for diabetes 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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