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Gynostemma compressum

Gynostemma compressum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Gymnema compressum, scientifically known as Gymnema compressum, is a versatile medicinal herb native to India. Renowned for its potent anti-diabetic properties, it is often called "Gurmar" due to its ability to suppress sugar cravings. This plant plays a vital role in traditional Ayurveda for regulating blood glucose levels.

Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Gynostemma compressum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Cucurbitaleales and the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gymnostemma, specifically as the species Gymnostemma compressum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Cucurbitales
Family Cucurbitaceae
Genus Gynostemma

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily identified by its specific presence within a limited geographic range. Its documented natural habitat is centered in the region of Southeast China. Within this area, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions offered by the local landscape. Because its distribution is so localized, it remains a characteristic species of that specific territory. Consequently, researchers looking for this medicinal herb focus their efforts on the southeastern provinces of China.

Region Area
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Gynostemma compressum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gycomoside I, Gycomoside II, Gycomoside III, Gycomoside IV.

Chemicals reported in Gynostemma compressum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Gycomoside I 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gycomoside II 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gycomoside III 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gycomoside IV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Gycomoside I

  1. Planta medica
  2. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Gycomoside II

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Gycomoside III

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Gycomoside IV

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica