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| Latin Name |
Gymnema
sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br.ex Roemer & Schultes |
| English Name / Common Name |
Gymnema |
| Sanskrit / Indian Names |
Meshashringi, Gurmar |
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The leaves of Meshashringi or "ram's horn" when chewed destroys the sense of the tongue to appreciate the taste of sugar and all saccharine substances. Gymnema sylvestre is a woody climber. The leaf extracts contain gymnemic acid, which is known to inhibit hyperglycemia (increased sugar level in the blood).
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- The principle constituent of Meshashringi is gymnemic acid, which has anti-diabetic properties. It diminishes excessive blood sugar.
- It has also been shown to have a regenerative effect on pancreatic beta cells and is insulinotropic (that which stimulates or affects the production and activity of insulin ).
- Meshashringi helps decrease the craving for sugar. It temporarily abolishes the taste of sugar and helps neutralize excessive sugar present in the body in diabetes mellitus.
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| Indication |
As an adjuvant in Diabetes
Mellitus
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| Dosage* |
1 capsule twice a day before meals.
* {Since Himalaya Pure Herbs products are in capsule form, some children below 14 years may find it difficult to swallow. Hence it is recommended only at 14 years and above.}
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