Gymnema lactiferum (L.) R. Br. ex Schult.
Traditional Knowledge
Useful plant parts :
Leaf and young stem
Uses in traditional medicine :
- Dried leaf infusion is used for diabetes
- Dried and fresh leaves can be used as cardiac stimulant
- Herbal tea made from leaves increases urine secretion
- Paste made from crushed leaves and young stems is applied topically for recurrent boils
Scientific Research
Chemical constituents:
Bioactivity :
Leaf powder: hypoglycaemic and hypocholaesterolaemic effects in type 2 diabetes
Clinical:
Effective in lowering fasting blood sugar levels, serum LDL levels, post prandial glucose levels and glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels; Plant is used as an ingredient of polyherbal formulations, “Maharasnadhi quathar” and “Weldehi choornaya” used by Ayurvedic medical practitioners in Sri Lanka for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Note :
Fresh leaves are used as a vegetable
References : Bandara, T. et al., (2009), Effects of Gymnema lactiferum leaves on glycemic and lipidemic status in type 2 diabetic subjects, Bangladesh journal of pharmacology, 4, 92-95. Bandara, T. et al., (2010), Effects of Gymnema lactiferum leaf on serum glucose and cholesterol levels of streptozotocin induced diabetic rats, International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 4, 3. Thabrew, M. I. et al., (2001), Antioxidant potential of two polyherbal. preparations used in Ayurveda for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 76(3), 285-291.
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