Gurmar is available in pill or tablet form, and also as an extract or leaf powder form.
Gurmar can cause an unsafe drop in blood sugar levels. People taking blood-sugar-lowering medications must consult doctor before consuming gurmar. It can also cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea. (2)
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Description
Gurmar is a perennial woody vine native to tropical China, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has elongated-oval shaped, having soft hairs on the upper surface. Its leaves have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years.