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Anatomical studies on the leaf of Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex Schult. (Apocynaceae): A magical herbal medicine for diabetes
International Journal of Herbal Medicine · 2016 · Vol. 4(1) · pp. 70–72
Abstract
Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex Schult., belongs to the family Apocynaceae, is a potent antidiabetic herb which has a reputation in Indian Proprietary medicine since the time immemorial. The plant is documented as having beneficiary effects in diabetes due to presence of gymnemic acid. In addition, the plant is also reputed in traditional system of medicine for treatment of various ailments. The present paper deals with morphological and anatomical evaluation of Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex Schult. along with its traditional uses.
Natural Antidiabetic Agents StudiesEthnobotanical and Medicinal Plants StudiesDrug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and ProtectionGymnema sylvestreApocynaceaeTraditional medicineHerbMedicineBiologyMedicinal herbsBotany
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