Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.
Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. is also known as Asclepias geminata, Periploca sylvestris belongs to Asclepiadaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Hashishatul Saboon.
The English names for this herb are Gymnema Plant, Miracle Fruit, Periploca of the Woods, Small Indian Ipecacuanha, Sweet Fruit.
The Urdu names for this herb are Gurmar Buti, Merasingh.
Description
Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.. Milky shrub of a twining habit; leaves opposite usually elliptic or ovate (1.25-2.0 x 0.5-1.25 inches), flowers small, yellow with globular apex of white stigma; root about the size of a little finger and resembling Hemidesmus root; wood tough; bark spongy and of a reddish brown colour
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. are Abrasive, Absorbent, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diabetic, Antidote, Astringent, Bitter, Cardiac Stimulant, Diuretic, Emetic, Errhine, Expectorant, Hepatoprotective, Laxative, Refrigerant, Stimulant, Stimulates Circulatory System, Stimulates Insulin Secretion of Pancreas, Stomachic, Symptomatic, Uterine Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.'s Leaves are Hypoglycemic, Sympathomimetic.
The pharmacological actions of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.'s Leaves (powder) are Errhine, Heart Stimulant, Increases Urine Excretion, Uterine Stimulant.
The pharmacological actions of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.'s Root are Anti-Periodic, Astringent, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. are Cough, Fever, Diabetes, Headache, Glycosuria.
The indications of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.'s Fruit are Intestinal Worms, Opacities of Lenses, Ulcers, Leucoderma, Inflammations, Eye Complaints, Burning Sensation, Piles, Asthma, Biliousness, Bronchitis.
The indications of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.'s Leaves are Cornea Opacity, Alcohol Intoxication, Opium Intoxication, Furunculosis, Enlarged Liver, Enlarged Spleen, Glycosuria.
The indications of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.'s Leaves (powder) are Parageusia, Hallucinations of Taste.
The indications of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.'s Root are Enlarged Spleen Viscera, Cough, Enlarged Liver Viscera, Fever, Wounds.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. is 2nd order, warm and cold.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. is Faint,Pleasant,Aromatic.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Leaves | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
| Leaves (powder) | 3.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- DOLABIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Gymnema sylvestre R. Br..
Substitutes
The substitutes of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. are Momordica charantia Linn (Dried fruit Powder), Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston (Seed Kernel).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. are Alkaloids, Calcium, Glucose, Gymnemic Acid, Manganese, Phosphoric Acid, Resins, Starch, Tartaric Acid.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. are Piper nigrum Linn., Sodium Chloride.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.. (work in progress)