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Gymnema leaf powder 80 g
Also known as: gymnema, gurmar, gur-mar, sugar destroyer, gymnema, gourmar.
Gymnema consists of the leaves of Gymnema sylvestre, a climbing herb from Central and South India. The name gur-mar means “sugar destroyer”, reflecting the leaves’ bitter, metabolic and antiglycaemic character and their temporary suppression of sweet taste.
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Last updated: October 2026
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| Destination | Delivery time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Athens and major cities | 1–2 business days | |
| Regional areas | 1–3 business days | |
| Islands and remote areas | 2–5 business days | Subject to route schedules |
| EU countries (DHL) | usually 4–6 business days | Depending on the destination |
| Cyprus (ACS Courier) | 5–7 business days | From the departure of the ship |
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- Phone: (+30) 2610 221354
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Last updated: May 2026
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After placing your order, please wait for our e-mail confirmation of product availability. Then transfer the total amount to one of the following accounts:
Bank | IBAN | Account No. |
National bank | GR3201108360000083600252080 | 836 0025 2080 |
Alpha Bank | GR3901405300530002101442697 | 530002101442697 |
Eurobank | GR2002606720000990200149181 | 0026067299 0200149181 |
Piraeus | GR9401725070005507082823498 | 5507082823498 |
Bank IBAN Account No.
Εθνική Τράπεζα GR3201108360000083600252080 836 0025 2080
Alpha Bank GR3901405300530002101442697 530002101442697
Eurobank GR2002606720000990200149181 0026067299 0200149181
Πειραιώς GR9401725070005507082823498 5507082823498
Account holder: ANASTASOPULOS VASSILIOS
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Tax ID (AFM): 104130231
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Send a message(+30) 2610 221354What it is
Gymnema consists of the leaves of Gymnema sylvestre, a climbing herb from Central and South India. The name gur-mar means “sugar destroyer”, reflecting the leaves’ bitter, metabolic and antiglycaemic character and their temporary suppression of sweet taste.
Gymnemic acids have been studied in relation to intestinal sugar absorption, insulin secretion, tissue sensitivity to insulin, appetite and lipid metabolism. Distinguishing cell, animal and human evidence is essential, particularly for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Key properties
Antiglycaemic. It may reduce intestinal sugar absorption and influence blood glucose in a downward direction.
Sweet-taste modifying. Chewing or taking the leaf may reduce sweet-taste perception for about one to two hours.
Metabolic and hypolipidaemic. It is studied in relation to cholesterol, fatty-acid binding, metabolic syndrome and body weight.
Pancreatic tonic. Preclinical studies discuss islets of Langerhans, insulin secretion and tissue sensitivity to insulin.
Uses
Metabolic use requires monitoring because the direction of effect is lower blood glucose and may add to the action of medication.
- Type 2 diabetes. Small clinical studies of leaf extracts have examined glucose, insulin and glycaemic control. Plain leaf material is used complementarily with regular monitoring.
- Type 1 diabetes. References mainly concern preclinical mechanisms and do not justify changing insulin.
- Insulin resistance. Improved tissue sensitivity to insulin is a research topic around gymnema.
- Appetite and sweets. Temporary alteration of sweet taste may reduce the desire for sugar and total calorie intake.
- Metabolic syndrome and weight. Studies have examined body-weight control, obesity, cholesterol and fatty-acid binding.
- Pancreas. Regeneration of islets of Langerhans and increased insulin secretion come mainly from animal experiments.
Preparation & dosage
Mix ½ teaspoon of leaf powder with water or juice and take once or twice daily, with or immediately before a meal.
The sweet-taste effect appears quickly, whereas metabolic change is assessed over weeks or months. Do not increase the amount without glucose monitoring and professional guidance.
Amounts are indicative and are based on traditional use and published herbal literature. For prolonged use or when taking medication, consult a healthcare professional.
Precautions
Gymnema may lower glucose. With insulin or other antidiabetic medication, frequent measurements are required and adjustments must be made only by the treating clinician. Hypoglycaemia may cause sweating, tremor, hunger, confusion and weakness.
Possible adverse effects include stomach pain, nausea or intestinal discomfort. Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Before surgery, stop in good time when medically advised.
Frequently asked questions
What does gymnema do to sweet taste?
It may temporarily reduce sweet-taste perception for about one to two hours after intake.
When is gymnema taken?
It is taken with or immediately before a meal to limit stomach discomfort.
Is blood-glucose monitoring needed?
Yes, especially with insulin or antidiabetic medication because gymnema may lower glucose further.
Indicative bibliography:
- Possible regeneration of the islets of langerhans in streptozotocin-diabetic rats given gymnema sylvestre leaf extracts
- Herbal Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Chemistry, Biology, and Potential Application of Selected Plants and Compounds
- Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Gymnema sylvestre: An Important Medicinal Plant
- Antidiabetic effect of a leaf extract from Gymnema sylvestre in non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients
- Plant extracts with appetite suppressing properties for body weight control: a systematic review of double blind randomized controlled clinical trials
- The saponin-rich fraction of a Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. aqueous leaf extract reduces cafeteria and high-fat diet-induced obesity
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