Gymnemic acid
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
Gymnemic acid
Type: Gymnema sylvestre extract
Origin: China
Part: Leaf
Form: Powder
Color: Dark green
Active Ingredient: Gymnemic acid
CAS: 122168-40-5
MF: C43H66O14
MW: 806.98
Assay: 25%
Package: 25kg/drum
Application:
Gymnema extract is used in many traditional medicine which is useful to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels in diabetic animals and humans.
In experimental and clinical trials, Gymnema sylvestre has been successful in controlling the blood sugar level without reducing it to below the normal blood sugar levels, an effect sometimes seen with the use of insulin or oral hypoglycemic sulphonylurea compounds. Due to it's non-toxic nature and sweetness-suppression activity, Gymnema sylvestre can play a role in treating conditions caused by excessive sugar intakes. Conditions like obesity, hyperglycemia, anemia and osteoporosis can also be helped by using Gymnema sylvestre
- Gymnemic acid