Gymnema sylvestre. Gurmar, also known as gymnema, is native to the tropical forests of southern and central India and Sri Lanka. As the name Gurmar (Sanskrit Name) itself means Sugar Killer. Gurmar (Gymnema Sylvestre) helps to maintain healthy sugar level in the body. The leaves are used in herbal medicine preparations. G. sylvestre is known as “periploca of the woods” in English and mesbasringi (meaning “ram’s horn”) in Sanskrit. We are one of the largest suppliers of Gymnema sylvestre in India