Gymnema
Gymnema comes to us from mainland India and several parts of Africa and has a deep history rooted in Ayurvedic medicine. Diabetes has been known by the people of India for thousands of years. Currently Gymnema is one of the major botanicals being administered for those suffering from diabetes, in boosting insulin levels and controlling healthy blood sugar levels. Because Gymnema has a molecular structure similar to sugar, it blocks and inhibits a large percentage of sugar absorption and has the incredible ability of severing ones desire for sugar. This is why it is known as the "Destroyer of Sugar" in Indian culture. This probably explains its widespread use from Mothers wishing to tame their children's sweet tooth. This wonder herb has been reported to aid in weight loss as well.