Gurmar | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It has been studied to help control blood sugar and sugar cravings. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Al-Jurmar
Latin name
Gymnema sylvestre
Common names
Al-Jurmar
foreign names
Gymnema sylvestre
The group
Apocynaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
India; Ayurveda
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Apocynaceae family, the scientific name Gymnema sylvestre is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Papers
chemical components
Gymnemic acids
Properties and medical uses
It has been studied to help control blood sugar and sugar cravings.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the leaves may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Hypoglycemia may occur with blood sugar-lowering medications.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
India; Ayurveda
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Gymnema sylvestre species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
India; Ayurveda.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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