gudmar

USES

• When used for an extended time period, gurmar reduces blood sugar levels.
• It forms one of the ingredients in the manufacture of all natural medication for diabetes, apart from cinnamon, chromium, zinc, biotin, huckleberry and bitter melon.
• Extracts of the herb are believed to treat problems like hyperglycemia, obesity, high cholesterol levels, anemia and digestion.
• Gurmar suppresses the taste of sweet foods and consequently reduces the desire to eat.
• Its root is made into a paste or powder and applied to the wounds of snakebites.
• The herb controls and regulates weight, promotes healthy blood lipid levels, controls sugar craving and curbs sweet tooth.
• Gurmar is useful in hepatosplenomegaly, dyspepsia, constipation, jaundice, halminthiasis, cardiopathy and amenorrhea.

CULTIVATION

The species grows on a variety of soil in different localities. Red sandy loam or medium deep black soil is reported to be ideal for this crop. The plant is sensitive to water logging and hence its cultivation on such soil should be avoided. Gudmar prefers tropical and sub-tropical type of climate. It is found growing even in dry areas also. The areas with high or medium well distributed rainfall are suitable for its cultivation.

SPECIES

The plant bears the fruits during November-December months. Seeds are collected from freshly harvested fruits. Then they soaked overnight in water and next day the seeds are sown in the seed pan containing soil mixed with sand. The seed pans are watered daily and the seeds germinate in about 15 days. After 40-50 days they are transplanted to polythene bags containing a mixture of soil, sand and FYM mixed in equal proportion. About 2-3 kg seeds are required for raising one hectare crop.

MARKETING

In India, indigenous remedies have been used in the treatment of diabetes since the time of the increase in demand in industrially developed countries to use. Our company also provides the facility of Buy Back agreement.

HARVESTING

After one-year leaves are ready for harvesting. The leaves are usually collected During October-February and are cleaned, dried in shade. The roots are collected During summer and are cleaned, washed and cut in to pieces and dried.

EXPENDITURE

INCOME & YIELD :

SERVICES

1. Gudmar growing first harvesting practical training.
2. This includes Supervision, consultancy, guidance, Transportation cost first year.
3. Plantation cost is to be borne only once.
4. Buy back Agreement of Gudmar dry leaves.
5. Production starts in 4th year with in 6-6 month. (20 to 25 years plant life)
6. Sowing time for Gudmar “May to June”.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF COMPANY

1. For 1 Acre plantation cost of Kand is Rs. 17,500/-, out of which 50% i.e. Rs 8,750/- has to be paid before the cultivation and the remaining half after the Planting is done.
2. The Buy Back Agreement Stamp paper of Rs.100/- has to be stamped by District Court of your area.
3. For 10 Acre or more yield the buy Back Agreement Stamp Paper will be of Rs.500/-.