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A CONCISE REVIEW ON GURMAR -GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE R.Br
M. Surendra Kumar*., N. Astalakshmi., Arshida. PT., Deepthi. K., Nidhin Devassia. M., Shafna. PM and G. Babu.
ABSTRACT Gymnema sylvestre R.Br (Asclepiadaceae), commonly known as gurmar or sugar destroyer is a woody climber, indigenous to India. The climber is seen in all parts of India and well known for its sugar destroying or antidiabetic properties. The plant is said to be a rich source of saponins, triterpenoids and steroids. Leaves are largely employed as antidiabetic, antiobese, antimicrobials, anti-inflammatory etc., The present study aims at pharmacognosy, phytochemical and medicinal properties of Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. Keywords: Gymnema sylvestre, Gurmar, Asclepiadaceae, physicochemical, phytochemical and pharmacological. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |