Description:
Gymnema is most commonly used in the treatment of diabetes and to assist with weight loss
Dosage:
3-10 mls per day, 20-70 mls per week
Parts Used:
Leaf
Main Actions:
- Antidiabetic
- Hypoglycaemic
- Hypocholesterolaemic
- Hypolipidaemic
- Antiobesity
Key Indications:
- Diabetes, insulin resistance
- Metabolic syndrome X, to assist with weight loss
- Sweet craving, dysglycaemia (lower doses)
- Hypocholesterolaemia, elevated triglycerides
Major Safety Issues:
Saponins may cause or aggravate gastro-oesophageal reflux