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Gymnema sylvestre - Madhunaashini

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[[File:Gymnema sylvestre R.Br - Flickr - lalithamba.jpg|thumb|right|''madhunasiniMadhunasini'']]'''Gymnema sylvestre''' is an herb native to the tropical forests of southern and central India and Sri Lanka. Common names include Gymnema,Cowplant, Australian Cowplant, and Periploca of the woods.==Uses=={{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Swollen glands}}, {{Uses|Epilepsy}}, {{Uses|Boils}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>.
Gymnema sylvestre is an herb native to the tropical forests of southern and central India and Sri Lanka. Common names include Gymnema,<ref name="common names"/>Cowplant, Australian Cowplant=Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Leaves}}, and Periploca of the woods{{Parts Used|Roots}}.
Despite the part used being the leaf==Chemical Composition==Flavones, one common name of this species is Miracle FruitAnthraquinones, Hentri-acontane, Pentatriacontane, a name shared by two other species: Synsepalum dulcificum α and Thaumatococcus danielliiβ-chlorophylls, Phytin, Resins, D-quercitol, Tartaric acid, Formic acid, Butyric acid, Lupeol, β-amyrin.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
== Properties Common names=={{Common names|kn=Madhunashini ಮಧುನಾಶಿನಿ|ml=Cakkarakkolli|sa=Madhunashini, Ajashringi|ta=Cirukurinca|te=Podapatri|mr=Bedakicha pala|hi=Gurmar|en=Gurmar, Cowplant}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
Gymnema sylvestre has long been thought of as a medicinal plant in Asia. The plants contain a large number of chemicals==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, including triterpenoidsVeerya - Potency, which may have pharmacological properties. The constituent saponins have the Vipaka - Post-digesion effect of suppressing the taste of sweetness. Extracts from the plant are the subject of research into potential medicinal and industrial applications, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
== Uses =Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, Vata===Prabhava===
*Diabetes. Early research suggests when a specific gymnema extract (GS4) is taken orally along with insulin or diabetes medications, blood sugar reduction in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes is enhanced.==Habit==*Weight loss. Early research suggests that taking a specific combination of gymnema extract, hydroxycitric acid, and niacin-bound chromium by mouth for 8 weeks might reduce body weight in people who are overweight or obese.*Stimulating digestion.*As a laxative and diuretic.{{Habit|Climber}}
Further evidence ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Elliptic|Leaves are elliptic, narrow tipped, base narrow. Leaves are smooth above, and research is needed to validate gymnema for these uses.sparsely or densely velvety beneath}}<ref name="usesLeaf"/>
==Common name=Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Pale yellow|5-20|Pale yellow flowers are small, in axillary and lateral umbel like cymes. Flowering season is October-May}}
* '''English''' - Anti Diabetic plant* '''Kannada''' - ಮಧುನಾಶಿನಿ===Fruit===* '''Hindi''' {{Fruit|Simple||Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs||Fruiting season is season is October- गुड़मारMay}}
== References =Other features= <references><ref name="common names">[https://books.google.co.in/books?id=8AJkBmPDRUUC&redir_esc=y Handbook of medicinal herbs]</ref><ref name="uses">[http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-841-gymnema.aspx?activeingredientid=841&activeingredientname=gymnema "Gymnema - Uses and Effectiveness"]</ref></references>
== External Links List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==[[Amritamehari churna]], [[Glukostat]], [[Goranchi]], [[Jabrushila]], [[Daifort]], [[Daibin]], [[Daibeno]], [[Daibecon]], [[Daibet]], [[Madhumardhan]], [[Madhumehari Vati]], [[Losubit]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
*[https://en==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gymnema_sylvestre Gymnema sylvestre-Wikipedia]
==How to plant/cultivate==
The plant grows best in areas with a well-distributed rainfall of 600 - 1,000mm annually.
The plant can be multiplied either by seeds or by stem cuttings.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Tropical forests}}, {{Commonly seen|Southeast Asia}}, {{Commonly seen|Plentiful moisture}}.
 
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
Bedakicha Pala (Marathi- बेडकीचा पाला) (16714280583).jpg|Young leaves
Cakkarakkolli (Malayalam- ചക്കരക്കൊല്ലി) (17148318709).jpg|Matured leaves
File:Gymnema sylvestre beans sending seeds out.jpg|Seeds
Gudmar (Marathi- गुडमार) (4757589585).jpg|Buds
Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex Sm. (27663398884).jpg|Flower
File:Gymnema sylvestre fruits at Agumbe (2).jpg|Fruits
</gallery>
 
==References==
 
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2170951/ Phytochemistry]</ref>
 
<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Gurmar.html Plant descriotion]</ref>
<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2016/12/13/madhunashini-gudmar-gymnema-sylvestre/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
 
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_medicinal%20crops_gymnema.html Cultivation details]</ref>
 
<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.299, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru</ref>
</references>
 
==External Links==
* [http://ollopage.com/herbs-and-spices/divya-madhunashini-vati-benefits-side-effects.html Divya Madhunashini Vati Benefits and Side Effects]
* [https://easyayurveda.com/2016/12/13/madhunashini-gudmar-gymnema-sylvestre/ Gymnema sylvestre-benefits, sideeffects, remedies]
* [http://horticulture.kar.nic.in/APMAC_website_files/madhunasini2.htm Gymnema sylvestre on horticulture.in]
* [https://www.ayurtimes.com/divya-madhunashini-vati/ Gymnema sylvestre on ayur times]
* [https://www.bimbima.com/ayurveda/divya-madhunashini-vati-for-diabetes/1625/ Divya Madhunashini Vati For Diabetes, Ingredients and Side-Effects]
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