Latin Name: Cyamopsis tetragonolobus
Alternate Names: Guar Gum
Family: FABACEAE
Parts Used: Seeds, pods.
Properties: Appetite Suppressant, Hypoglycemic, Laxative.
Internal Uses: Arteriosclerosis, Constipation, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Obesity
Internal Applications: Capsules.
Guar helps to lower serum cholesterol levels, especially low density lipoproteins and blood glucose levels. It also slows down the absorption of carbohydrates. It tends to swell in the digestive tract, causing [...]