Gudmar or Gurmar is considered to be a magical remedy for diabetic patients as it is highly effective in both type I and type II diabetes mellitus. It reduces blood sugar levels by enhancing the level of insulin in the body. You can also take Gudmar (Gurmar) churna or kwatha with water to help manage cholesterol by reducing the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL).
Applying Gudmar leaves powder along with coconut oil once a day helps to reduce itching, burning sensations on the skin and also helps in effective wound healing.
Excessive intake of Gudmar should be avoided as it may cause weakness and excessive sweating with shakiness.
What are the synonyms of Gudmar?
Gymnema
sylvestrae, Mesha-shringi, Madhunashini, Ajaballi, Avartini, Kavali,
Kalikardori, Vakundi, Dhuleti, Mardashingi, Podapatri, Adigam, Cherukurinja,
Sannagerasehambu
What is the source of Gudmar?
Plant-Based
BENEFITS
OF GUDMAR
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Benefits of Gudmar according to Ayurvedic view |
Benefits of Gudmar according to modern science
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Cholesterol - Gudmar is an
effective herb to manage cholesterol because it has Ushna(hot) in nature and
Tikta(bitter) taste. These properties help to improve digestive fire and
reduce Ama( toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the body
which is the prime cause of high cholesterol level. |
Cholesterol - Gudmar might
manage the levels of cholesterol due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
properties. It contains certain constituent (Gymnemagenin) which helps to
lower the levels of bad cholesterol(low-density lipoprotein/LDL) and increase
good cholesterol (HDL) levels in the body. |
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Kill worms - Gudmar is
effective herb to prevent the growth of worms in the intestine. According to
Ayurveda, worms are called Krimi. The growth of worms is encouraged by low
Agni (weak digestive fire). Gudmar helps to improve the digestive fire and
destroys the ideal condition for the growth of worms due to its Ushna (hot)
nature. |
Kill worms - Gudmar
(Gurmar) might help to manage worms as it contains certain constituents (saponins
and tannins) which have anthelmintic activity. It helps to expel the
parasitic worms and other intestinal parasites from the body. |
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Cough And Fever - Gudmar is a
good choice for treating cough and fever because it has Kapha balancing
property. It helps to manage cough due to its hot nature and helps to reduce
Ama( toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the body which
is the prime cause of fever. Thus, it is beneficial for cough and fever |
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REFERENCES
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Tiwari
P, Mishra BN, Sangwan NS.Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of
Gymnema sylvestre: An Important Medicinal Plant.Biomed Res Int.2014: 830285.
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https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-841/gymnema.
3. Mandal V,Dewanjee S, Mandal
SC.Microwave‐assisted extraction of total
bioactive saponin fraction from Gymnema sylvestre with reference to
gymnemagenin: a potential biomarker.2009;20(6):491-497.
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