The efficacy and function of Gymnema sylvestre

Gymnema sylvestre is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. This type of medicine can cover many aspects of disease treatment, so before choosing Gymnema sylvestre, you must have a good understanding of it. Let us introduce it in detail below.

[Other names] Gynura strychnifolia, ...

[Source] Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) Schult. [G. alterniflorum (Lour.) Merr.], a plant of the genus Gymnema in the Apocynaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots and the whole plant . It can be harvested throughout the year and used dried or fresh.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, dispels wind and relieves pain. Used for rheumatic joint pain, carbuncles, boils, and snake bites.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.3～1 liang.

【Note】 Use with caution during pregnancy.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above are some basic functions of Gymnema sylvestre introduced to you, as well as the methods of eating Gymnema sylvestre, so that you will not use it wrongly when eating it, and you can also make better use of the value of Gymnema sylvestre.