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Jiaogulan Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Jiaogulan Tea

Common Names

Jiaogulan , Jiao Gu Lan, Amachazuru, Herb of Immortality, sweet tea vine

Botanical Name

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Family

CUCURBITACEAE Gourds

Jiaogulan Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses:	Cancer Prevention * Cholesterol Control * General Health Tonics * Heart Tonics/Cordials * Hypertension HBP * Immune System * Stress * Varicose veins *
Properties:	Antioxidant* Adaptogens* Cardic tonic Cordial* Immunostimulant* Hypotensive* Vasodilator* Tonic*
Parts Used:	leaves
Constituents:	gypenosides (saponins), trace minerals, amino acids, proteins and vitamins

Jiaogulan is a member of the cucumber family that is native to Asia, and has been used as a medicinal folk tea in Southern China for many years. Research (mostly from China and Japan), has confirmed some of the therapeutic qualities of jiaogulan tea. Jiaogulan (Jiao Gu Lan)is an adaptgen and antioxidant with properties similar to that of ginseng. The herb tea is valued for it's antioxidant protection, cardiovascular benefits. According to Michael Blumert, author Jiaogulan: China's "Immortality Herb"

The benefits of drinking Jiaogulan tea include improved cholesterol levels, enhanced strength and physical endurance, a strong the immune system, and Jiaogulan has shown tumor inhibiting properties.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Chinese named the plant xiancao, "herb of immortality, due to the long life spans of those in Southern China who consumed it. Jiaogulan received only passing mentions in the classical Chinese medical texts, that were written mainly from the perspective of central and northern China.

Side Effects:

Do not use if you are taking a prescription blood thinner.

How to Use: Jiaogulan

Preparation Methods :Best taken as a traditional tea - but also found in capsules and extracts. Use one half to one teaspoon of dried leaves to each cup hot (not boiling)water. Steep about 3 min.

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Jiaogulan Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Cancer Prevention * Cholesterol Control * General Health Tonics * Heart Tonics/Cordials * Hypertension HBP * Immune System * Stress * Varicose veins *

Jiaogulan Tea for :Weight loss, blood pressure

The active constituents in Jiao-gu-lan have been identified as saponins classified as gypenosides, which are very similar in actions and properties to the ginsenoside found in ginseng. The presence of these compounds in high concentrations could explain the strong adaptogenic activity of the herb. It reduces the negative effects of stress, has a normalizing effect on blood pressure, and thins the blood. Daily use of the tea may even help increase the metabolism of fats, and be used in successful weight loss programs.

Richo Cech, Making Plant Medicine (2000)

Plant Description

Jiao gu lan leaves

Jiaogulan means "twisting-vine-orchid", perennial. In Japan the plant is known as Amachazuru (which translates as sweet (ama) tea (cha) vine (zuru) ).

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