Gymnema
Gymnema · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Gymnema, scientifically known as Gymnema sylvestre, is a powerful medicinal shrub native to India and Africa. Renowned in Ayurveda as "Gurmar," or "sugar destroyer," it is widely studied for its ability to reduce sugar absorption and curb sweet cravings, offering significant potential for managing blood glucose levels naturally.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
GymnemaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It is documented to grow within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, its presence is noted in the territories of Burkina and Ghana. The species can also be found in Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the geographical range extends into the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Gymnema has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)
Preparations
Gymnema has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts of gymnema.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts of gymnema | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extracts of gymnema
- Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin