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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"/>.
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}.
Gymnema sylvestre is an herb native to the tropical forests of southern ==Chemical Composition==Flavones, Anthraquinones, Hentri-acontane, Pentatriacontane, α and central India and Sri Lanka. Common names include Gymnemaβ-chlorophylls, Phytin, Resins, D-quercitol, Tartaric acid, Formic acid,CowplantButyric acid, Australian CowplantLupeol, and Periploca of the woodsβ-amyrin.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
Despite the part used being the leaf==Common names=={{Common names|kn=Madhunashini ಮಧುನಾಶಿನಿ|ml=Cakkarakkolli|sa=Madhunashini, one common name of this species is Miracle FruitAjashringi|ta=Cirukurinca|te=Podapatri|mr=Bedakicha pala|hi=Gurmar|en=Gurmar, a Cowplant}}<ref name shared by two other species: Synsepalum dulcificum and Thaumatococcus daniellii.="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
==Properties==
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
===Dravya===
== Properties =Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, Vata===Prabhava===
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.==Habit=={{Habit|Climber}}
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|Elliptic|Leaves are elliptic, narrow tipped, base narrow. Leaves are smooth above, and sparsely or densely velvety beneath}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
== Uses =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}}
# Diabetes. Early research suggests when a specific gymnema extract (GS4) ===Fruit==={{Fruit|Simple||Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs||Fruiting season is taken orally along with insulin or diabetes medications, blood sugar reduction in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes season is enhanced.October-May}}
#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.===Other features===
#Stimulating digestion.==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"/>
#As a laxative and diuretic==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
Further evidence and research is needed ==How to validate gymnema for these usesplant/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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[[Category:Apocynaceae]]
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