gymnema,
gymnema (jim·nēˑ·m
),
an herb found in India and Africa.
uses It is used to reduce high blood glucose levels; it may have some efficacy.
contraindications There is insufficient reliable information on the safety of gymnema. It should not be used during pregnancy and lactation, in children, or in those with known hypersensitivity to this product.
gymnema (jim·nēˑ·m
),n Latin name:
Gymnema sylvestre; parts used: leaves, root; uses: in Ayurveda, pacifies kapha and pitta doshas (astringent, bitter, light, dry), antiviral, antioxidant, hepatoprotection, dysentery, diabetes mellitus, tooth decay, uterine tonic; precautions: patients with diabetes who take hypoglycemic medications. Also called gurmar, meshasringi, or
periploca of the wood.
Gymnema sylvestre; parts used: leaves, root; uses: in Ayurveda, pacifies kapha and pitta doshas (astringent, bitter, light, dry), antiviral, antioxidant, hepatoprotection, dysentery, diabetes mellitus, tooth decay, uterine tonic; precautions: patients with diabetes who take hypoglycemic medications. Also called gurmar, meshasringi, or
periploca of the wood.
)
Gymnema.
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