Geographical Distribution of Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. and Diversification of Gymnemic Acid Content: A Review
Abstract: Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. is an important medicinal plant extensively used for the management of diabetes mellitus due to the presence of gymnemic acids. The concentration of these bioactive triterpenoid saponins varies significantly with geographical distribution, ecological conditions, and genetic diversity (Saneja et al., 2010; Tiwari et al., 2014). The present review highlights the global and Indian distribution of G. sylvestre and examines the factors responsible for diversification in gymnemic acid content across different regions. Understanding this variation is crucial for quality control, standardization, and selection of elite chemotypes for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
Keywords: Gymnema sylvestre, Gymnemic acid, Geographical variation, Chemotype, Antidiabetic plants
How to Cite?: B. M. Rajurkar, "Geographical Distribution of Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. and Diversification of Gymnemic Acid Content: A Review", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1062-1064, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26217162230, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26217162230