Botanical Name: Gymnema sylvestre
\nPlant Part Used: Leaves
\nProcessing Method: Extraction
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\nGymnema Sylvestre is a perennial vine in the Asclepiadaceae family that is native to the Indian and Sri Lankan tropical forests. It is a sweet plant commonly grown in parts of Australia, Asia, and Africa. It has been a part of Ayurvedic medicine for ages and is included in tea for its therapeutic properties. The plant is effective at controlling appetite, boosting insulin secretion and improving the healing process of the body.
