Gymnema Sylvestre, classically known as Gurmar, has been used primarily to the management of diabetes and similar conditions of altered blood sugar. It has also been used for stomach ailments, constipation, water retention, and liver disease as also in the treatment of alterations of blood pressure and heart rhythms. It has been believed that gymnema sylvestre has benefits of anti-allergic, antiviral and lipid lowering activities. Use of Gymnema Sylvestre also facilitated a reduction in excess body weight .