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'''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.
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==Uses==
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{{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"/>.
  
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}.
  
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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.
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==Chemical Composition==
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Flavones, Anthraquinones, Hentri-acontane, Pentatriacontane, α and β-chlorophylls, Phytin, Resins, D-quercitol, Tartaric acid, Formic acid, Butyric acid, Lupeol, β-amyrin.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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Despite the part used being the leaf, one common name of this species is Miracle Fruit, a name shared by two other species: Synsepalum dulcificum and Thaumatococcus daniellii.
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==Common names==
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{{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"/>
  
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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== Properties ==
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
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===Veerya===
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
  
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Gymnema sylvestre has long been thought of as a medicinal plant in Asia. The plants contain a large number of chemicals, including triterpenoids, which may have pharmacological properties. The constituent saponins have the effect of suppressing the taste of sweetness. Extracts from the plant are the subject of research into potential medicinal and industrial applications.
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Climber}}
  
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Elliptic|Leaves are elliptic, narrow tipped, base narrow. Leaves are smooth above, and sparsely or densely velvety beneath}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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== Uses ==
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===Flower===
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{{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}}
  
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# 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.
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Simple||Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs||Fruiting season is season is October-May}}
  
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#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.
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===Other features===
  
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#Stimulating digestion.
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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[[Amritamehari churna]], [[Glukostat]], [[Goranchi]], [[Jabrushila]], [[Daifort]], [[Daibin]], [[Daibeno]], [[Daibecon]], [[Daibet]],  [[Madhumardhan]], [[Madhumehari Vati]], [[Losubit]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
  
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#As a laxative and diuretic.
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
  
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Further evidence and research is needed to validate gymnema for these uses.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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The plant grows best in areas with a well-distributed rainfall of 600 - 1,000mm annually.  
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The plant can be multiplied either by seeds or by stem cuttings.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tropical forests}}, {{Commonly seen|Southeast Asia}}, {{Commonly seen|Plentiful moisture}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Bedakicha Pala (Marathi- बेडकीचा पाला) (16714280583).jpg|Young leaves
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Cakkarakkolli (Malayalam- ചക്കരക്കൊല്ലി) (17148318709).jpg|Matured leaves
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File:Gymnema sylvestre beans sending seeds out.jpg|Seeds
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Gudmar (Marathi- गुडमार) (4757589585).jpg|Buds
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Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex Sm. (27663398884).jpg|Flower
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File:Gymnema sylvestre fruits at Agumbe (2).jpg|Fruits
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2170951/ Phytochemistry]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Gurmar.html Plant descriotion]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2016/12/13/madhunashini-gudmar-gymnema-sylvestre/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_medicinal%20crops_gymnema.html Cultivation details]</ref>
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<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>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [http://ollopage.com/herbs-and-spices/divya-madhunashini-vati-benefits-side-effects.html Divya Madhunashini Vati Benefits and Side Effects]
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* [https://easyayurveda.com/2016/12/13/madhunashini-gudmar-gymnema-sylvestre/ Gymnema sylvestre-benefits, sideeffects, remedies]
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* [http://horticulture.kar.nic.in/APMAC_website_files/madhunasini2.htm Gymnema sylvestre on horticulture.in]
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* [https://www.ayurtimes.com/divya-madhunashini-vati/ Gymnema sylvestre on ayur times]
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* [https://www.bimbima.com/ayurveda/divya-madhunashini-vati-for-diabetes/1625/ Divya Madhunashini Vati For Diabetes, Ingredients and Side-Effects]
 
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Latest revision as of 10:02, 3 September 2023

Madhunasini

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

Diabetes, Fever, Cough, Swollen glands, Epilepsy, Boils, Pimples, Diarrhoea, Sore throats[1].

Parts Used

Leaves, Roots.

Chemical Composition

Flavones, Anthraquinones, Hentri-acontane, Pentatriacontane, α and β-chlorophylls, Phytin, Resins, D-quercitol, Tartaric acid, Formic acid, Butyric acid, Lupeol, β-amyrin.[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Madhunashini ಮಧುನಾಶಿನಿ
Hindi Gurmar
Malayalam Cakkarakkolli
Tamil Cirukurinca
Telugu Podapatri
Marathi Bedakicha pala
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Madhunashini, Ajashringi
English Gurmar, Cowplant

[1]

Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Climber

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Elliptic Leaves are elliptic, narrow tipped, base narrow. Leaves are smooth above, and sparsely or densely velvety beneath

[3]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
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

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Simple Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown With hooked hairs Fruiting season is season is October-May

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Amritamehari churna, Glukostat, Goranchi, Jabrushila, Daifort, Daibin, Daibeno, Daibecon, Daibet, Madhumardhan, Madhumehari Vati, Losubit[4]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

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.[5]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tropical forests, Southeast Asia, Plentiful moisture.

Photo Gallery

  • Young leaves

  • Matured leaves

  • Seeds

  • Buds

  • Flower

  • Fruits

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.299, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru
  2. ↑ Phytochemistry
  3. ↑ Plant descriotion
  4. ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
  5. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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