Gymnema, also known as Gur-mar, Merasingi, Australian Cowplant and
Periploca of the Woods, is a vine-like, tropical plant that is
originally native to India and now also distributed throughout
Australia, Vietnam and Japan. In its homeland, the plant has played a
significant role in traditional Ayurveda for
centuries.
Gymnema sylvestre is a tropical climbing plant native to India, where it has been known for centuries by the Hindi name gurmar, often translated as “sugar destroyer.” This traditional name reflects the plant’s longstanding place in regional herbal traditions.
The dried leaves have a mild, slightly bitter taste and are commonly prepared as an herbal infusion or included in multi-herb blends.
