Plant Details
:Common Name
Gurmari
:Scientific Name
Gymnema sylvestre
:Introduction
G. sylvestre has long been thought of as a medicinal plant in Asia.The plants contain a large number of chemicals, including triterpenoids, which may have pharmacological properties.The constituent saponins have the effect of suppressing the taste of sweetness. Extracts from the plant are the subject of research into potential medicinal and industrial applications.
: Details
This species also goes under many other names such as; Gurmari, Gurmarbooti, Gurmar, periploca of the woods and Meshasringa. The Hindi word Gur-mar (Madhunaashini in Sanskrit, Chakkarakolli in Malayalam,Podapatri in Telugu), literally means sugar destroyer.
Essential Oils
| Serial No. | Essential Oil Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gymnema sylvestre essential oil |
Plant Variety
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Latest Molecules
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Name: Dehydroelsholtzia ketoneView
Scientific Name: 3-methyl-1-(3-methylfuran-2-yl)but-2-en-1-one
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Scientific Name: 2-nitroethanol
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Name: Vulgarone BView
Scientific Name: Vulgarone B
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