Loose leaf Gymnema sylvestre can be prepared as a tea and will impair the ability to taste sugar by blocking sweet receptors on the tongue.

No more than several hours before the class meeting, prepare the Gymnema tea by steeping ¼ cup of the cut leaf herb in one quart of boiling water for 10 minutes. The leaves can be strained by pouring the tea through a coffee filter. The tea retains its effectiveness at a variety of temperatures and can be served cold, at room temperature, or hot. The effect of the tea is reversible and persists for approximately thirty minutes to one hour.

Gymnema sylvestre is regarded as one of the plants with potent anti diabetic properties. This plant is also used for controlling obesity in the form of Gymnema tea. The active compound of the plant is a group of acids termed as gymnemic acids.

The leaves are also noted for lowering serum cholesterol and triglycerides. The primary chemical constituents of Gymnema include gymnemic acid, tartaric acid, gurmarin, calcium oxalate, glucose, stigmasterol, betaine, and choline.

What is Gymnema tea good for?
Gymnema sylvestre may help you fight sugar cravings and lower high blood sugar levels. The plant may also play a beneficial role in diabetes treatment, as it may help stimulate insulin secretion and the regeneration of pancreas islet cells — both of which can help lower blood sugar.

hat does Gymnema tea do to sugar?
Gymnema sylvestre is a taste modulator that inhibits the ability of sucrose and other sugars to activate sweet receptors on the tongue. The effect is dramatic, reliable, reversible, and provides an effective demonstration of several important principles of gustatory sensation.

Is Gymnema toxic to the liver?
Gymnema sylvestre has been reported to cause toxic hepatitis or Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) in patients who have been treated with this herb for diabetes mellitus.

How quickly does Gymnema work?
One of the benefits of Gymnema sylvestre is that it works very quickly. Some studies have suggested that it takes around 30 seconds for the supplement to start reducing sugar cravings.

How much Gymnema should I take?
Gymnema can be taken in several forms such as capsules, tincture, powder or tea. It is important to always look for a product standardized to contain at least 25% gymnemic acid. If taken in capsule form, possibly the most convenient way, the recommended dosage is 100 mg taken three to four times a day.

What does Gymnema tea taste like?
What Does Gymnema Tea Taste Like? If you like a sweet tea, you'll want to add some stevia, or a bit of honey. Like some other medicinally-minded, deeply beneficial teas, Gymnema Tea has what some suggest is a bitter flavor. However, others may describe the taste as earthy, intense.

How do you make Gymnema sylvestre tea?
To make Gymnema sylvestre tea

• you will need bagged or loose Gymnema leaves.
• Add 1/4 cup leaves of Gymnema to a quart of boiling water.
• Steep 10 minutes.
• Effects last 30-60 minutes after drinking.
• Drink 30 minutes or so before your meal or whenever you have a sweet tooth.