{"id":169933,"date":"2023-02-14T07:04:23","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T07:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=169933"},"modified":"2026-03-02T06:47:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:47:47","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-madhunashini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-madhunashini\/","title":{"rendered":"Madhunashini (Gymnema Sylvestre): Uses, Benefits and Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Madhunashini<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Madhunashini<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Madhunashini for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Madhunashini?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Madhunashini<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Madhunashini<\/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\n\u201cAyurveda, a most sacred science of life, is beneficial to humans both in this world and the world beyond\u201d. Ayurveda focuses on improving human health and well-being through herbs and spices. One such herb which is of great significance is Madhunashini. Madhunashini is also known as meshashringi (Sanskrit), gurmar and merasingi (Hindi), vakundi, kavuli and kalikardori (Marathi), dhuleti and mardashingi (Gujarathi), Podapatri (Telugu) and Cherukurinja (Tamil). The scientific or botanical name of Madhunashini is Gymnema sylvestre<\/em> and it belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family. It is a medicinal woody climber native to western and Central India, Australia, and tropical Africa. In India, it is widely grown in Bihar, Chhattisgarh Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal. The leaves, flowers, and root extracts have medicinal properties. Let us know more about the health benefits of this wonder plant1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Madhunashini<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMadhunashini has nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and other phytochemical constituents like saponins, sterols, terpenoids, glycosides, alkaloids, resins, etc 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A study showed that Madhunashini extract improved insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes. source: ncbi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Research suggests that Madhunashini may help reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as neuropathy and nephropathy. source: diabetesjournals.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Madhunashini<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nScientifically proven properties of Madhunashini include 1<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have properties to manage blood glucose levels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a protective effect on the liver.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may possess antimicrobial activity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have property to arrest the uncontrolled multiplication of cells.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the ability to reduce inflammation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have properties to reduce cholesterol levels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have properties to get rid of excess body fluids and salt.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have laxative (stool-softening) properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Based on my experience, I have found that the leaf extract of madhunashini might have antiarthritic effects. The extract contains certain compounds that could potentially inhibit inflammation and reduce the release of pain-causing substances, which may help in managing arthritic symptoms 8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Madhunashini for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential benefits of Madhunashini are described as under:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Madhunashini in Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>