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Gymnema sylvestre · गुड़मार · Sanskrit: मधुनाशिनी
Also: Sugar destroyer
Sugar-dulling leaf traditionally used for sweet cravings and glucose support.
Updated: 18 August 2026 · Medically reviewed by: Review pending — placeholder
Safety first: Herbs are not automatically safe. Avoid in pregnancy/breastfeeding. Monitor closely with liver/kidney disease. Never stop prescribed medicines for an herb without supervision.
Traditional uses
Common preparations
Small trials show modest sugar reductions; hypoglycaemia risk when combined with medicines.
Proposed mechanisms (theory, not proof)
Possible benefits discussed in literature
Safety
Side effects
Drug interactions
Who should avoid: People prone to hypoglycaemia
Quality checks
No. It is an adjunct with modest effects — stopping medicines risks dangerous highs.
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