Gymnema lactiferum
Gymnema lactiferum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Gymnema lactiferum, scientifically known as Gymnema lactiferum, is a remarkable medicinal plant celebrated for its potent bioactive properties. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it is primarily studied for its ability to regulate blood sugar levels and curb sweet cravings, offering significant therapeutic potential for metabolic health and wellness management.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Gymnema Lactiferum Var. Khasianum · Gymnema Lactiferum Var. Nitens · 8 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Gymnema lactiferumSynonyms
- Gymnema lactiferum var. khasianum
- Gymnema lactiferum var. nitens
- Gymnema lactiferum var. thwaitesii
- Gymnema lactiferum var. walkeri
- Gymnema malayanum
- Gymnema zeylanicum
- Asclepias lactifera
- Gymnema nitens
- Marsdenia lactifera
- Marsdenia lactifera var. thwaitesii
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Gymnema.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Gymnema |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is found in India, Assam, and Sri Lanka. Its distribution extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar. Additionally, the species can be located in Malesia, particularly on the island of Borneo. These diverse locations highlight the plant's presence across both mainland and island ecosystems.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Malaya |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Gymnema lactiferum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anabolic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anabolic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anabolic
- Food science & nutrition
Conditions
Gymnema lactiferum has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anorexia, cancers, hemorrhoids.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anorexia | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancers | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemorrhoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anorexia
- Food science & nutrition
Cancers
- Food science & nutrition
Hemorrhoids
- Food science & nutrition
Preparations
Gymnema lactiferum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extracts
- Food science & nutrition