What is the Tamil name for gymnema? It is known as Sirukurinjan
                                
                                
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                                Used in traditional Indian medicine for over 2,000 years, the versatile herb gymnema is known for its sugar-blocking properties. The primary Tamil name for gymnema, Sirukurinjan (சிறுகுறிஞ்சான்), along with other names, holds centuries of traditional significance in folk and medicinal practices.