Drug Name

Meshashringi

Drug Uses

The leaves of Meshashringi or "ram's horn" when chewed destroys the sense of the tongue to appreciate the taste of sugar and all saccharine substances. Gymnema sylvestre is a woody climber. The leaf extracts contain gymnemic acid, which is known to inhibit hyperglycemia (increased sugar level in the blood).

How to use

1 capsule twice a day before meals.

Drug Class and Mechanism

The principle constituent of Meshashringi is gymnemic acid, which has anti-diabetic properties. It diminishes excessive blood sugar.

It has also been shown to have a regenerative effect on pancreatic beta cells and is insulinotropic (that which stimulates or affects the production and activity of insulin ).

Meshashringi helps decrease the craving for sugar. It temporarily abolishes the taste of sugar and helps neutralize excessive sugar present in the body in diabetes mellitus.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Meshashringi and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store at the room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.

Warnings/Precautions

There are no know precautions for using Meshashringi.

Possible Side Effects

Meshashringi is not known to have any side effects if taken as per the prescribed dosage.

More Information

As an adjuvant in Diabetes Mellitus