Sirukurinjan (Gymnema sylvestre)
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From Rigveda period, plants play a major role in treating diseases. Herbal drugs were used as household remedies from our
ancestors till now. It was reported that, India's exports for medicinal plants have elevated to 137% and stands second next
to china. Gymnema sylvestre (Sirukurinjan) is a potent
antidiabetic herb used in ayurvedic and homeopathic systems of
medicine. It is also used for the treatment of cough, fever, snake bite,
stomach problems, breathing troubles, dermatological
ailments, etc. It posseses antimicrobial, anti-obesity,
anti-inflammatory, anti-hypercholesterolemia and anti-sweetener
properties.
It has the ability to restore pancreatic function by increasing the
number of β-cells and insulin release. There is a growing demand
in pharmaceutical trade for G. sylvestre leaves. It has the ability to eliminate the taste of sweetness; hence, it is
known as destroyer of sugar from ancient time. From 1930, G. sylvestre
was found to have promising therapy for type 1
and 2 diabetes with minimal side effects. It has the propensity to
decrease the body weight; prevent triglycerides and fatty acid
accumulation in muscle and liver, and in circulation respectively.
Hence, there are several studies still being carried out on
these plants on their other aspects, such as toxicity and delivery
methods with suitable formulation.
Medical Uses
- Its use in snake bite as a remedy was well known to
the natives of the Konkan in India and the natives of Southern India.
- This reduces the blood
sugar and also the urinary sugar.
These action are obtained by using the leaves only and not by using
extracts.
- Gymnema sylvestre is useful in amenorrhoea,
typhoid fever, general debility
- castor oil is useful in glandular swelling, hepatitis
and splenic enlargement.
- This herb also has a positive effect on
triglycerides and cholesterol levels as well. It is of interest to dieters
as well.
- Its extract can help decrease the calories and
cholesterol levels in your body and thus minimize high blood pressure.
- Gymnema sylvestre/ Gurmar extract is recognized to
diminish all infections of your lung area which exist in bronchitis and in
addition all problems in connection with respiration anytime Asthma takes place.
- Another usage of this botanical herb is it may
reduce the excess calories in the body and burn off off the sugar that
remains untouched.
- Suppresses the intestinal absorption of saccharine,
which prevents blood sugar fluctuations. Corrects metabolic activities of
liver, kidney and muscles.
- Gymnema sylvestre/ Gurmar fits well into a weight management program
because it complements exercise and dietary reform by curbing sugar
appetite.
- In type II diabetes,
gymnema improves insulin’s effects and can even substitute for oral
sugar-lowering drugs.
- Gymnema sylvestre is an herb from India that has a long and varied
history in traditional medicine, including its use as a Diuretic,
Laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Circulatory system stimulant, Diabetes
treatment, Weight loss aid.
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