Gymnema Sylvestre - 'Sugar Destroyer' Gymnema sylvestre has been used for centuries India and Pakistan, and is now becoming more popular in other countries. Gymnema is now grown commercially in southeastern Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Gymnema sylvestre is a vine, with sturdy and flexible stems.
Uses Of Gymnema SylvestreGymnema Sylvestre has been tested out in scores of studies, which have indicated that it:
These effects make Gymnema sylvestre a powerful aid in blood-sugar related ailments such as:
Gymnema Sylvestre And The Sweet TasteThe effect of Gymnema sylvestre on the sense of taste is all the more remarkable because it is instantaneous. A few drops of a fluid extract or a little of the leaf powder dropped on the tongue makes it difficult or impossible to taste sweetness for up to several hours. For people with a craving for sweet foods, this could be a godsend. After taking Gymnema, putting a pinch of sugar granules on the tongue feels like putting sand in your mouth; and chocolate tastes like putty! The use of Gymnema is also said to reduce any cravings which might be present for chocolate or other sweet foods. For someone who feels they are 'addicted' to sugar carrying a bottle of Gymnema drops around would certainly strengthen resolve not to eat sweet - or, to some extent, fatty - foods, as they the pleasure of the sweetness will have just vanished. The next few pages will look at the following topics:
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