Gudmar
Gudmar
Gudmar is a wood climbing shrub whose leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
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[1].
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[1].
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
How effective is Gudmar?
Insufficient evidence
Cough, Diabetes, Indigestion, Malaria, Obesity, Snake Bite
Precautions when using Gudmar
Advice from Experts
Ayurvedic View
Avoid taking Gudmar if you have hyperacidity or gastritis due to its Ushna (hot) potency.
Breastfeeding
Ayurvedic View
Avoid taking Gudmar during Breastfeeding.
Moderate Medicine Interaction
Modern Science View
Gudmar may decrease the blood sugar level. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while doctor while taking Gudmar if your are on Insulin therapy[2].
Patients with diabetes
Modern Science View
Gudmar has excellent property of controlling high sugar level, so it is generally advised to monitor your blood sugar level while taking Gudmar if you are already on anti-diabetes medications[2].
Pregnancy
Ayurvedic View
Avoid taking Gudmar during Pregnancy.
Recommended Dosage of Gudmar
- Gudmar Churna - ¼ - ½ teaspoon twice a day.
- Gudmar Capsule - 1-2 capsules twice a day.
- Gudmar Tablet - 1-2 tablets twice a day.
How to use Gudmar
1. Gudmar Churna
a. Take ¼ - ½ teaspoon of Gudmar(Meshashringi) Churna.
b. Swallow it with water after lunch and dinner.
2. Gudmar Capsule
a. Take 1-2 capsules of Gudmar.
b. Swallow it with water after meals twice a day.
3. Gudmar Tablets
a. Take 1-2 tablets of Gudmar.
b. Swallow it with water after meals twice a day.
4. Gudmar Kwatha
a. Take 4-5 teaspoon of Gudmar Kwatha.
b. Add same quantity of water to it and drink before food once a day.
a. Take ¼ - ½ teaspoon of Gudmar(Meshashringi) Churna.
b. Swallow it with water after lunch and dinner.
2. Gudmar Capsule
a. Take 1-2 capsules of Gudmar.
b. Swallow it with water after meals twice a day.
3. Gudmar Tablets
a. Take 1-2 tablets of Gudmar.
b. Swallow it with water after meals twice a day.
4. Gudmar Kwatha
a. Take 4-5 teaspoon of Gudmar Kwatha.
b. Add same quantity of water to it and drink before food once a day.
Frequently asked questions
Modern Science View
Gymnemic acid is one of the highly effective chemical constituents of Gudmar which acts as a cardiovascular stimulant. Other chemical constituents include tartaric acid, gurmarin, calcium oxalate, glucose, saponins. The phytochemicals in leaf extract were also analyzed through gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry and identified for the presence of terpenoids, glycosides, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and alkaloids. The bioactive constituents present in the plant were found to be mixture of diverse phytomolecules such as gymnemic acids, gymnemosides, gymnemasaponins, gurmarin, gymnemanol, stigmasterol, d-quercitol, β-amyrin related glycosides, anthraquinones, lupeol, hydroxycinnamic acids, and coumarols group[3].
References
- Tiwari P, Mishra BN, Sangwan NS.Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Gymnema sylvestre: An Important Medicinal Plant.Biomed Res Int.2014: 830285.
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-841/gymnema.
- 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.
- Tiwari P, Mishra BN, Sangwan NS. Phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Gymnema sylvestre: an important medicinal plant. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:830285. doi: 10.1155/2014/830285.
- Singh DK, Kumar N, Sachan A, et al. Hypolipidaemic Effects of Gymnema sylvestre on High Fat Diet Induced Dyslipidaemia in Wistar Rats. J Clin Diagn Res. 2017;11(5):FF01-FF05.
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- Reddy T.S et al. In Vitro Evaluation Of Anthelmintic Activity Of Gymnema sylvestre Leaves Against Pheretima posthuma. Int. J. Drug Dev. & Res. 2013, 5(2): 382-386.
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