Gymnema Sylvestre / Sirukurinjan

Gymnema Sylvestre is one of the perennial tree vines which belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The Gymnema Sylvestre is commonly known as Gurmar, Australian cowplant, and Gymnema. This medicinal herb is widely used in ayurvedic medicine to treat many diseases. The leaves of this plant have been used in traditional medicine for over 5,000 years. It contains a high amount of vitamins and minerals which helps to improve overall health. Gymnema Sylvestre is mainly used to reduce blood sugar levels and insulin levels. It also helps in weight loss and is one of the natural remedies for snake bites.