Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Madhunashini is the popular name for ............... plant
A
Gyninema sylvestre
B
Ocimum sanctum
C
Adhathoda vasica
D
Ephedra gerardiana
Answer
Gyninema sylvestre
Explanation
Solution
Gymnema sylvestre of family Asdepediaceae is a plant with potent antidiabetic properties. It is a slow growing, perennial woody climber of central and peninsular India. It is a stomachic, stimulant, laxative and diuretic and is useful in cough, biliousness and sore eyes.