Shardunika powder

Name: Shardunika powder
Brand: Banyan Botanicals
SKU: 6962
Price: 24.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Shardunika powder

$24.99

#6962

$24.99

Shardunika (Gymnema sylvestre) has been gaining in popularity for supporting healthy function of the pancreas, but it is renowned in Ayurveda for its wealth of benefits that can be felt from the moment it touches your tongue and neutralizes the sweet taste to the lasting effects it has on supporting a healthy cravings and overall well-being.*

Vegan
Plant Based
Gluten Free
Non Gmo

Size:

1/2 lb

About Shardunika powder

Supports healthy function of the pancreas*
Maintains healthy blood glucose levels already within the normal range*
Supports the healthy production of insulin and the body's natural metabolic process*
Regulates the appetite and reduces cravings for sweet food*

How To Use

Take ¼ to ½ teaspoon with warm water, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, please consult with your health practitioner prior to use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Ingredients

Shardunika (Gymnema) leaf powder (Gymnema sylvestre)⁺.

⁺Certified Organic

This product is organically grown and processed in accordance with the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP).

This item contains no animal products and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

This packaging is made with a kraft paper exterior and a food-grade EVOH liner to protect contents from moisture and oxidation.

Ayurvedic Energetics:

Rasa (taste): bitter, astringent
Virya (action): heating
Vipaka (post-digestive effect): pungent
Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for pitta and kapha, may increase vata

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"I am very pleased this is helpful for me." —Salina Verified
"I have used this since 2009... It works!!" —Robert A. Verified

Sustainably Sourced

Environmentally responsible practices support the long term well-being of the plants and ecosystems we source from.
Certified Organic

Organic herbs are grown with the use of renewable resources, contributing to both individual and planetary health.
Fairly Traded

Equitable supply chains ensure the social and economic well-being of our small farmers, producers, and suppliers.

Customers report this powder helps with blood sugar management and reducing cravings, with one noting "it keeps my blood sugar normal." However, the taste and consumption method are challenging - some find it difficult to take with water as "it's not soluble and feels like ingesting flour." Many prefer it in capsules or tea bags for easier use.

It keeps my blood sugar normal. 1/2 a teaspoon to a cup of tea once a day. It works!!
I have very intense chocolate cravings at night. After taking a bit on my tongue it was helpful.

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4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 2 (25%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Not sure yet; i can’t just take it with warm water, it’s not soluble and feels like ingesting a spoonful of flour in your mouth. I’ve had to buy my own empty capsules and fill them myself which is laborious.

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Powder does not work well for me

It would be much better if this powder were put into pills, or tea bags. This stuff taste so bad it is hard to consume even putting it in food.

I have had it in tea bags before, prefer pills for ease of use.

R Avila

I have used this since 2009. I use it in hibiscus tea with a little honey to soften the taste. It keeps my blood sugar normal. 1 bag can last up to a year. 1/2 a teaspoon to a cup of tea once a day. It works!!

I was supppper skeptical but it was worth a couple of bucks to try.

I have very intense chocolate cravings at night that ruin all my days hard work. I have had this sitting on my desk for weeks when I finally decided to try it this evening. I was eating my ritualistic snickers then glanced over and saw the bottle on my desk and gave it a try with a final 2 bites to go. After taking a bit on my tongue I could only taste the peanut flavor of the candy it was super weird! I am very pleased this is helpful for me and I am very sorry if you can not make it work.

Can you take this with triphala?

Rachel Euell

Yes, it's fine to take Shardunika with Triphala. Shardunika promotes the healthy management of appetite and sugar cravings, so you might consider taking it when it works best to support these intentions. Triphala can be taken at any time, morning or night. Shardunika and Triphala work well together to support digestion, absorption, and assimilation.

Can I mix Shardunika with Hingvastak to take it after my meals?

Rachel Euell

Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, you can mix these two products if you so choose. When to take your herbs is a matter of preference and depends on your intention. Shardunika might work well in between meals or at times when you know you are more prone to crave sweets. Experimenting with your herbs and the timing can help in finding the time that works best for you.

Do you have to take this before or after a meal? Can you take it on an empty stomach?

Rachel Euell

Great question. It is safe and effective to take Gymnema sylvestre at any time of day, with or without food. While there are certain benefits to taking herbs at various times of the day, the most important thing is to find a time and method of taking herbs that will work for your schedule. This guide about taking herbal tablets has some information that also applies to herbal powders. and it might help you in determining when and how to take this powder in a way that will best support you. https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/taking-your-herbs/how-to-take-herbal-tablets/

What percentage of gymnemic acid does the Shardunika powder contain.

Rachel Euell

Thank you for your inquiry. Because of so many natural variables we cannot report a specific amount or percentage of gymnemic acid in our Shardunika powder. We use the whole plant powder and as such, the percentage of any active compounds of the plant will naturally vary with the season and growing conditions. For a general reference point, I can share with you that there is a set of data online, not done by our company, that shows gymnemic acid levels in Shardunika at between .96% and 1.58%.