Meshashringi or Gymnema Sylvestre is an effective herb which is native to the tropical forests in Africa, Sri Lanka and India. It is a woody climbing shrub that are leaves using to make medicine. It is known to have a long history in Ayuvedic medicine and its many names include Gymnema Sylvestre, Periploca Sylvestris, Gymnema Montenum, Gurmar, Gur-mar, Madhunashini, Miracle plant, Gumarbooti, Gymnema Melicida, Vishani, Gimnema, Shardunika, etc. Its name literally denotes “sugar destroyer”.
Gymnema or meshashringi is especially used for diabetes, weight loss, metabolic syndrome and cough. It is even used for malaria and as a snake bite antidote, laxative, digestive stimulant, diuretic and appetite suppressant. Gymnema contains particular substances that that can decrease the absorption of sugar from the intestine. It may also increase the amount of insulin in the body and at the same time increase the growth of cells in the pancreas where insulin in made.
Gymnema has gymnemic acid that mimics glucose molecules thus numbing the receptor sites on your tongue. Some even better research has shown that meshashringi has a similar effect internally i.e. by supporting the normal functions of the specialized cells within the intestinal walls. For example, you can chew on a Gymnema leaf and spit it out. After that, if you taste a piece of chocolate, you will not be able to taste the sweetness in it. Thus, meshashringi helps in maintaining blood sugar levels as well as normal cholesterol levels.
Meshashringi/gumnema – Benefits
- Supports healthy liver function.
- Abolishes the taste of sugar thus neutralizing cravings for confectioneries and sweets.
- Gymnema helps in maintaining normal serum cholesterol as well as triglycerides
- Supports the health of the pancreas
- It's also a great choice for athletes and weight-conscious people
So that was meshashringi/gynema herb for you. An excellent option for diabetics , it is even beneficial for other conditions. Try it out today.
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