Gymnema sylvestre is a is a plant in the Apocynaceae family, well known in Ayurvedic medicine for its medicinal purposes. The ancient texts of Ayurveda, which first identified Gymnema, called it Gurmar, or Sugar Destroyer. Research has shown Gymnema's unique plant chemistry supports the metabolism of refined carbohydrates in both the digestive system and the pancreas. Primary active components in this plant is gymnemic acid. Gymnemic acid are having prominent influence on blood sugar level. Common health promoting benefits are digestive health, lowering blood glucose level, reducing fats and triglycerides, reducing inflammation, decreasing sugar cravings.
Momordica charantia is known as Bitter melon, is a tropical vine that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is cultivated around the world for its edible fruit, which is considered a staple in many types of Asian cuisine. Bitter melon is a great source of several key nutrients like vitamin C, Vitamin A, folate, potassium, Zinc, iron. Bioactive compounds such as charantin, vicine, p-insulin, momordicoside S, momordicoside T, were isolated from whole fruit, seed, and pulp have anti hyperglycemic activity with diverse mode of actions. Traditionally known for its medicinal properties such as antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammation, antivirus, and cholesterol lowering effects. It contains many phenolic compounds that may have the potential as antioxidant and antimutagen.
Curcuma longa is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Curcuma longa has been used for thousands of years as a remedy in the traditional Indian and folk medicine for the cure of a large variety of illnesses, such as inflammation, infectious diseases, and gastric, hepatic, and blood disorders. It is cultivated extensively in Asia, India, China, and other countries with a tropical climate. Curcumin is a major isolated polyphenol from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa). It has a wide range of pharmacological effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antitumor, and hepatoprotective activities.
