Gymnema sylvestre
Overview
Gymnema sylvestre, from the Asclepediaceae family, is an Indian Herb native to the tropical forests of Central and Southern India.
Botanical Name
Gymnema sylvestre (also known as Gymnema sylvestris)
Part Used
Dried Leaves or extract from these dried leaves.
Health Benefits of Gymnema sylvestre
Metabolism
Gymnema sylvestre may regenerate the Beta Cells that are located within the Islets of Langerhans of the Pancreas which are responsible for the production and secretion of Insulin. [1]
Gymnema sylvestre may lower elevated Blood Sugar levels especially in Diabetes Mellitus patients due to the Gymnemic Acids content of Gymnema sylvestre. [2]
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