Family

Asclepiadaceae

Genus

Gymnema

Common Name

gurmar

Plant Figure

Description

Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.), locally known as “Madhunashini” in India, is a tropical medicinal herb. Due to its anti-diabetic properties, leaves of this plant are used in various traditional medicines. G. sylvestre (Retz.) contains triterpine saponins, and pregnane and its derivatives like cardiac glycosides that have high medicinal value.