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What is Gymnema Sylvestre?

Gymnema sylvestre is a plant used in India and parts of Asia as a natural treatment for diabetes or “sweet urine.” The herb’s active ingredient, gymnemic acid, is extracted from leaves and roots, and helps to lower and balance blood sugar levels.

Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose # of patients
# of patients with evaluations Efficacy
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
General health 1 0
hard to control blood sugars 1 0
Diabetes Type 2 1 0

See all 4 patients currently taking Gymnema Sylvestre

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Reported Dosages

  4 g daily 75 mg daily 400 mg daily 800 mg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

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Currently Taking Gymnema Sylvestre

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Report created on May 28, 2012.