Standardised extract
Gymnema Sylvestre Extract
Gymnema sylvestre · Gurmar
Known as gurmar, the sugar destroyer, Gymnema leaves are extracted and standardised for gymnemic acids for use in glucose-support and metabolic formulations.
- Gymnemic acids 25% to 75%
- Ratio extract 10:1 (25% gymnemic acids)
Greenish-brown powder with bitter taste
Specification
Typical specification
| Botanical name | Gymnema sylvestre |
|---|---|
| Common name | Gurmar |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Plant part used | Leaves |
| Appearance | Greenish-brown powder with bitter taste |
| Standardised for | Gymnemic acids 25% to 75% Ratio extract 10:1 (25% gymnemic acids) |
| Loss on drying | NMT 5.0% |
| Particle size | 100% through 40 mesh |
| Bulk density (tapped) | 0.40 to 0.70 g/cc |
| Heavy metals | NMT 10 ppm |
| Total plate count | NMT 5,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and mould | NMT 100 cfu/g |
| E. coli and Salmonella | Absent |
| Packaging | HDPE drums, Fibre drums, Woven sack bags |
| Shelf life | 24 months in original sealed packing, stored cool and dry |
Why formulators use it
Benefits and traditional use
- 1Traditionally used in Ayurveda to support healthy blood-sugar levels.
- 2Gymnemic acids are studied for their effect on sweet-taste perception and sugar absorption.
- 3Available at multiple potencies for tablets, capsules and powders.
Applications
Where it goes
This ingredient is supplied for use by manufacturers. Statements on traditional use are for product-development reference and are not medical claims. Please consult the regulations applicable to your finished product.
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