Gymnema Sylvestre

Description

Used in ayurvedic medicine:

• To help relieve coughs (Kasa).
• As a laxative to help relieve occasional constipation (Sramsana).

NPN:80024754

Directions for use

Adults: take 2-3 mL (60-90 drops) 4 times a day in a little water on an empty stomach. Wait at least 6-12 hours to see the laxative effects. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products.

Ingredients

Medicinal ingredients:
Certified organic Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre, leaf).

Non-medicinal ingredients:
Distilled water, certified organic alcohol

Warnings

Consult a health care practitioner before use: if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; if you are taking a diabetic medication; if you are taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root, any other medication or health product that may worsen electrolyte imbalance; if you have kidney problems or are taking heart medications such as cardiac glycosides or anti-arrhythmics; if you have a fecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever Reduce the dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhea; Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.

Contraindications: Do not take if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, existing or potential intestinal obstruction, lazy bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with water and electrolyte loss or diarrhea.