Gymnema Sylvestre is a woody climbing shrub. They are native to the tropical forests of India, Australia, and Africa. In the ancient Indian medicinal practice, its leaves have been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years. It has been a traditional remedy for various ailments, including malaria, diabetes, and snakebites.
Benefits :
They are used for weight loss, Cough, malaria. They are used as a snake bite antidote,
laxative, appetite suppressant ,digestive stimulant, and diuretic
Side effects :
This can cause side effects, such as headache, nausea, shakiness, lightheadedness, and dizziness.
Precaution:
Should not be taken Gymnema Sylvestre supplements at the same time as blood-sugar-lowering medications, including insulin injections. Before taking this supplement be sure to advise your doctor about the best timing for this supplement.
Interaction :
- Antidiabetes drugs interact with Gymnema might cause blood sugar to drop too low.
- Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) substrates and Cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) substrates) interact with Gymnema might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications and cause side effects of these medications.
- Phenacetin interacts with Gymnema might decrease how quickly the body breaks down phenacetin. This might increase the side effects and effects of phenacetin.
- Tolbutamide (Orinase) interacts with Gymnema might increase how quickly the body breaks down tolbutamide and decrease its effects.
Dose Form:
Gymnema can be present in various forms such as capsules, tincture, powder, or tea. A standardized product to contain at least 25% gymnemic acid.
Dose:
In capsule form, possibly taken dose 100 mg 3-4 times a day.
