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Gymnema: summary of the properties of Gymnema

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Gymnema: etymology of the term	Gymnema: derives from "Gur mar", a term that, literally translated into Hindu, refers to "eat sugar" → in ancient folk medicine, it was recommended to chew gymnema leaves to reduce glycosuria
Gymnema: main properties and popular uses	Useful in the treatment of diabetes Also used in the treatment of hemorrhoids, cardiac deficits and eye defects
Gymnema: botanical description	Botanical name: Gymnema sylvestris Family: Asclepiadaceae Description: typical climbing plant Origin: Central Africa Diffusion: widespread in all continents except the American one Branches: dense Leaves: opposite, petiolate, oval, sometimes elliptical Flowers: typically bell-shaped and united in pedunculate racemes
Gymnema: drug	Leaves: characteristic bitter and acrid taste
Gymnema: description of the phytocomplex	Gymnemic acids (gymnemic acid and deacylgymnemic) → antidiabetic properties Four saponins of gymnemic acid Phytosterols pectin Conduritol A Gurmarine → anti-softening polypeptide
Gymnema: property	Antidiabetic (hypoglycemic) Pancreatic (stimulates pancreatic function) cholesterol lowering Alteration of the perception of sweet taste antibacterial Antiemorroidaria Diuretic Laxative and stimulants Eye improvement activities Anti-obesity and slimming
Gymnema and hypoglycemic activity	Gymnema exercises its hypoglycemic action: In the treatment of insulin-independent diabetes mellitus Exercising the same mechanism of action of synthetic drugs with oral hypoglycemic action
Gymnema and gymnemic acid	It exerts its action in diabetes mellitus: Reducing plasma glucose levels by stimulating pancreatic insulin secretion Favoring the regeneration of pancreatic beta cells Reversible blocking of the enteric glucose receptor Reducing the absorption of sugars Inhibiting the action of pancreatic and intestinal amylases
Gymnema and gurmarina	Gurmarine: polypeptide responsible for the anti-sweetening activity: acts by topical application on the tongue alters the normal functionality of the taste buds inhibits the taste for sweet, NOT the one for salty or acid
Gymnema and toxicity	No toxic effects are recorded following the administration of gymnema in pregnant or lactating women → it is a good rule, however, to consult the doctor Strengthening of the hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic drugs taken at the same time → modulation of the dosage