Ayurvedic

Gymnema

Also called: gurmar, gymnema sylvestre

An Ayurvedic herb (gurmar) that blocks sweet taste.

Why people take it
Blood sugar, sugar cravings.
What the evidence says
Small studies on blood sugar.
How it is usually taken
Usually 200 to 400 mg of extract a day.
Be careful
May cause low blood sugar with diabetes medicines.
Medicines it can interact with
Lowers sugar with diabetes medicines; check sugars.

Other ayurvedic

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Common questions

What is Gymnema?

An Ayurvedic herb (gurmar) that blocks sweet taste.

Why do people take Gymnema?

Blood sugar, sugar cravings.

Does Gymnema work?

Small studies on blood sugar.

How much Gymnema do people take?

Usually 200 to 400 mg of extract a day.

Is Gymnema safe?

May cause low blood sugar with diabetes medicines.

Does Gymnema interact with medicines?

Lowers sugar with diabetes medicines; check sugars.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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