Gudmar (also called Madhunashini) is best known for its leaf extract to suppress the sweet receptors of the tongue. The active ingredient that causes this physiological reaction is gurmarin, a polypeptide made of 35 amino acids. Gymnemagenin, the main sapogenin in the leaves, yielded 3.9-4.6% of total Gymnemic acids. Gudmar extract is standardized to 40% gymnemic acid.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS

• Lowers blood and urine sugar level.
• Helps in regenerating the pancreatic beta cell.
• Stimulates the production and activity of insulin.
• Temporarily eliminates the taste buds desire for sugar.
• Brings down high cholesterol level and manages triglyceride level.
• Is useful for the treatment of hyperglycemia and anaemia.
• Helps to increase the appetite and stimulate the liver for better functioning
• Is used to treat problems like hyperglycemia, obesity, high cholesterol levels, anemia and digestion.