Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), meaning "destroying sugar" or "sugar destroyer" in Hindi, is an ancient, woody climbing plant that belongs to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). The yellow flowering herb is native to the rainforests of India and has been highly valued in Indian tradition for at least 2000 years.
Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) has been revered by many peoples for centuries and has long been regarded as a gift for kings and gods. In traditional Indian and Chinese herbal medicine, it is used as a soothing, warming and balancing agent.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is a spice that has been traditionally used in China and India for centuries. The most valuable part of ginger is the root. Ginger contains many bioactive compounds, such as the so-called pungent substances gingerols and shogaols, which are responsible for the fruity pungency of the root.