Overview

Gudmar is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for hypoglycemia. Gudmar means sugar destroyer: chew a leaf and sweetness vanishes for an hour. Gymnemic acid blocks sweet receptors; 3-6g leaf powder daily for Madhumeha (diabetes).

How Gudmar Helps with Hypoglycemia

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Gudmar has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing hypoglycemia:

Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Safety & Precautions

Contraindications: conditions as it can stimulate the; heart

Safety: Not to be used by patients with hypoglycaemia. Caution in heart As gurmar is hypoglycaemic, patients on diabetic medication should monitor their blood sugar and medication accordingly.

Other Herbs for Hypoglycemia

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Kadali Musa sapientum Linn.

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Brahmi Bacopa monniera

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Guduchi Tinospora cordifolia– Caulis

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Jatamansi Nardostachys jatamansi DC.

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Licorice Glycyzrrhiza glabra Linn

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Shankhapushpi Evolvulus alsinoides

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Shilajit Asphaltum Shilajit literally means ‘rock overpowering’ and is a natural exudate from the rocks of the Himalayas and other mountainous regions of the world. Its high mineral content oozes out in the heat of the summer. It is a superb mineral supplement that benefits the kidneys and and urinary and reproductive systems.

See all herbs for hypoglycemia on the Hypoglycemia page.

▶ Classical Text References (3 sources)

Sauviraka recipe: Decoction of Gymnema, Terminalia, Piper, and Plumbago mixed with roasted barley powder, fermented 1.
— Charaka Samhita, Kalpa Sthana — Pharmaceutical Preparations, Chapter 9: Pharmaceutical Preparations of Tilvaka (Tilvaka Kalpa Adhyaya / तिल्वककल्प अध्याय)

Source: Charaka Samhita, Kalpa Sthana — Pharmaceutical Preparations, Chapter 9: Pharmaceutical Preparations of Tilvaka (Tilvaka Kalpa Adhyaya / तिल्वककल्प अध्याय)

Chakramarda leaves (Cassia tora), Meshashringi (Gymnema sylvestre), Hilamochika, Koshataki (Luffa acutangula), bamboo shoots, ripe palmyra fruit, and Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) are recommended.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 57: Diet for Skin Diseases (Kushtha Pathyapathyam)

Meshashringi (Gymnema) is noted for its blood-purifying and skin-healing properties.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 57: Diet for Skin Diseases (Kushtha Pathyapathyam)

Chakramarda leaves (Cassia tora), Meshashringi (Gymnema sylvestre), Hilamochika, Koshataki (Luffa acutangula), bamboo shoots, ripe palmyra fruit, and Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) are recommended.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 46: Diet for Skin Diseases (Kushtha Pathyapathyam)

Meshashringi (Gymnema) is noted for its blood-purifying and skin-healing properties.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 46: Diet for Skin Diseases (Kushtha Pathyapathyam)

Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 57: Diet for Skin Diseases (Kushtha Pathyapathyam); Parishishtam, Chapter 46: Diet for Skin Diseases (Kushtha Pathyapathyam)

The physician may also use inguda (Balanites) bark or meshashringi (Gymnema).
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Source: Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.