Organic Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf

Botanical Name: Gymnema sylvestre Common Names:  Meshasringi, Rams Horn, Gurmarboot, Gymnema Folk Name:  Rams Horn  G. sylvestre is known as "periploca of the woods" in English and meshasringi (meaning "ram's horn") in Sanskrit. The leaves, when chewed, interfere with the ability to taste sweetness, which explains the Hindi name gurmar—"destroyer of sugar." Magical Folk Uses:  Releases worrying and insecurity; courage; healing  Medicinal Folk Uses:  Traditionally used to treat diabetes and obesity, and is thought to have the ability to regulate blood sugar levels, suppress the appetite, reduce cravings for sweet foods, and improve the ability to absorb nutrients from food. It is also used to alleviate digestive disorders and is a natural detoxifying agent and immunity booster. The leaves are diuretic and laxative due to the presence of anthraquinone derivatives. In North-Eastern part of Nigeria  and India, diabetic patients chew them to reduce glycosuria (presence of reducing