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Gymnema Sylvestre (Sirukurunjan) Plant

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The Gymnema Sylvestre plant is a super medicinal herb and is known as Sirukurunjan in Tamil language and gymnema sylvestre scientifically. It is said to be the “Sugar Destroyer” due to its special quality of war naturally against the high levels of blood sugar.
The Sirukurunjan leaf is packed with gymnemic acids which aid in sweet control and aid in the healthy functioning of the pancreas. It is a common ingredient in natural cures for diabetes, for digestion, and for maintaining a healthy weight.
This shrub tolerates heat and humidity well and can be grown indoors as a houseplant or outdoors in your garden or window box. It needs full sun and well-drained soil which makes it easy to grow for even new gardeners.

Gymnema Sylvestre is revered for its medicinal properties, especially in managing blood sugar levels. Often called the “sugar destroyer,” it is widely used in traditional remedies for its anti-diabetic and digestive benefits.

Botanical Information

  • Common Names: Sirukurunjan, Gymnema, Sugar Destroyer
  • Scientific Name: Gymnema sylvestre
  • Family: Apocynaceae
  • Height: 3–6 feet (as a woody climber)
  • Origin: India and tropical Asia

 Local Names

  • Tamilசிறுகுறுஞ்சான் (Sirukurinjan)
  • Hindiगुडमार (Gudmar)
  • Kannadaಮಧುನಾಶಿನಿ (Madhunashini)
  • Teluguపోడపత్రిక (Podapatrika)
  • Malayalamചക്കരക്കൊല്ലി (Chakkarakolli)

 

Gymnema Sylvestre (Sirukurunjan) Plant Care

Temperature: 20°C–35°C; warm tropical conditions ideal.
Soil: Red or loamy soil with good drainage.
Watering: Moderate watering is required; do not allow the soil to dry out, but prevent waterlogging.
Sunlight Need: Part to full sun
Pruning: Control the size and promote bushiness by pruning occasionally.
Low maintenance = easy to maintain.
Fertilizer: The monthly fertilizer must be that of organic compost or vermicompost.
Pest: Usually pest-free; sometimes insect control can be managed with neem spray.

1. What are the uses of Gymnema Sylvestre?
Its main benefits are reducing sugar cravings and blood sugar control.

2. Is it safe to eat the leaves of Sirukurunjan?
Eating fresh leaves is good to control your sugar and it also eliminates sweet taste.

3. Is it made for diabetics?
Indradev agave es an integral part of Ayurvedic treatment system for diabetes, Right!

4. How frequently do I water my plant?
Water lightly; keep soil moist, not wet.

5. Can I buy Gymnema Sylvestre plants?
BharathGreens bring to you fresh, healthy live plants with delivery option, you can buy it here.

6. Sirukurunjan, Indoor or outdoor plant?
It grows well outdoors or on a sunny balcony with supportings to climb.

7. How tall does the Gymnema plant get?
As a climber, it can grow to 6ft and above.

8. Is it necessary to fertilize frequently?
You only need to feed monthly with a source of organic matter such as manure or compost.

9. Could I grow Sirukurunjan in containers?
Yes, a medium-sized pot with climbing support and good drainage.

10. So that it might help with sugar cravings?
Sweet foods taste bland because the leaves bind with sugar receptors on the tongue.

11. How long do the results of this plant last?
Though your results might be different, after 2–4 weeks of consistent use, you should start experiencing benefits.

12. Is it good for daily usage?
To use it safely, follow the instructions carefully.

13. How do I harvest Gymnema leaves?
Snap leaves off at the stem or cut mature leaves every two to three weeks, as needed.

14. Can I make herbal teas out of it?
Yes, it’s a lot of times served as teas for blood sugar friendliness, dried leaves.

15. Why buy from BharathGreens?
BharathGreens delivers quality and trustworthy, cultivated Sirukurunjan plants directly from their farm to your doorstep.

14. Can One grow Gymnema Sylvestre at Home?
Put it in a big pot or the ground with some partial sun and in a place where it could climb. 

15. What are the uses of Gymnema Sylvestre in medicine?
It is ideal for natural health and wellbeing being anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, sugar starved, polyphenol rich and antioxidant.

Weight 0.5 kg

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Original price was: ₹90.00.Current price is: ₹60.00.
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