St. Francis Gymnema Tincture, Ayurvedic Herb Used to Relieve Coughs and Occasional Constipation, 50-250ml

St. Francis Gymnema Tincture Details

St. Francis Gymnema is a single-herb liquid extract of certified organic gymnema leaf (Gymnema sylvestre), an Ayurvedic herb. It is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to help relieve coughs (Kasa) and as a laxative to help relieve occasional constipation (Sramsana). Each mL provides 250 mg of gymnema leaf as Quantity Crude Equivalent (QCE) at a 1:4 ratio, in distilled water and certified organic alcohol. Available in 50 mL, 100 mL and 250 mL dropper bottles. Vegan, non-GMO and made in Canada by St. Francis Herb Farm.

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Quick Facts

Who Gymnema Is For

• Adults looking for an Ayurvedic herb to help relieve coughs
• People who want gentle herbal help with occasional constipation
• Anyone who follows Ayurvedic herbal traditions
• People who prefer a single-herb, certified organic liquid extract
• Those who want a vegan herbal product made in Canada

Who this product is NOT for:

• Anyone with intestinal blockage, inflammatory colon disease, appendicitis or undiagnosed rectal bleeding
• People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless a health care practitioner has advised it
• Anyone taking diabetes medication, thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids or heart medication — check with a practitioner first
• Those avoiding alcohol — the extract is made in certified organic alcohol

Vitamart's Take

Gymnema is best known in Ayurveda, and St. Francis's label follows that tradition: it's used to help relieve coughs (Kasa) and, as a laxative, occasional constipation (Sramsana). It's a higher-volume tincture than most — 60 to 90 drops four times a day — so the 250 mL bottle is the practical choice if you plan to use it regularly. Give it 6–12 hours for the laxative effect, and stop if you get cramps or diarrhea.

How Gymnema Compares

Gymnema vs. Triphala

St. Francis Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic digestive and bowel tonic. Gymnema covers occasional constipation plus coughs, in a single herb.

Gymnema vs. Mullein

For coughs alone, St. Francis Mullein is a classic Western cough herb. Gymnema is the Ayurvedic option for people who prefer that tradition.

Tincture vs. capsules

A tincture is absorbed without a capsule needing to break down and can be dosed by the drop, but it contains alcohol and has a distinct taste.

What Is Gymnema?

• Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) is a woody climbing plant native to India
• It has a long history of use in Ayurveda, India's traditional system of medicine
• Its leaves are the part used in herbal medicine
• In Ayurvedic terms, this product is used for Kasa (cough) and as Sramsana (a laxative)
• St. Francis uses certified organic gymnema leaf, extracted in alcohol and distilled water

Recommended Purpose

• Used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to help relieve coughs (Kasa)
• Used as a laxative to help relieve occasional constipation (Sramsana)

How To Use

• Adults: take 2–3 mL (60–90 drops) 4 times daily in water on an empty stomach
• Allow 6–12 hours for the laxative effect
• Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking diabetes medication, thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids or cardiac medication
• Do not use if you have intestinal blockage, inflammatory colon disease, appendicitis or undiagnosed rectal bleeding
• Discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps or diarrhea

Ingredients (per mL)

Non-medicinal ingredients: distilled water, certified organic alcohol.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pairs Well With

• St. Francis Slippery Elm
• St. Francis Licorice
• Constipation
• Cough Relief

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Adults: Take 2-3 ml (60-90 drops) of St. Francis Gymnema (Leaf) 4 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach. Allow at least 6-12 hours for laxative effect to occur. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products.