Meshashringi
मेषशृङ्गी
Gymnema · ചക്കരക്കൊല്ലി
About
Gymnema sylvestre. "Sugar destroyer" — leaves abolish sweet taste.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | मेषशृङ्गी |
|---|---|
| English | Gymnema |
| Malayalam | ചക്കരക്കൊല്ലി |
| Rasa (taste) | tikta, kashaya |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Diabetes, obesity, sugar cravings.
Found in formulations
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.