shati :
Phytochemistry:
The leaves of G. sylvestre contain triterpene saponins belonging to oleanane and dammarane classes. The major constituents like gymnemic acids and gymnemasaponins are members of oleanane type of saponins while gymnemasides are dammarane saponins . Other phytoconstituents include anthraquinones, flavones, hentriacontane, pentatriacontane, phytin, resins, tartaric acid, formic acid, butyric acid, lupeol, β-amyrin related glycosides, stigmasterol, and calcium oxalatePHARMACOLOGY:
Important formulations1. Amrita mehari Churna
2. Mahavisagarbha Taila,
3. Ayaskrti,
4. Nyagrodhadi Curna,
5. Mrtasanji Vani Sura
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Dr Mohamed Rifas
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