Posted by nolvas on July 7, 2006, at 21:02:16
In reply to Chinese med question-Is Gynostemma a miracle herb?, posted by Jakeman on July 7, 2006, at 20:43:38
It's also known as Jiaogulan.
Botanical Name
Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Jiaogulan is from the Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) family.Health Benefits of Jiaogulan
Cardiovascular System
Jiaogulan may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting.
Jiaogulan may lower elevated Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients.Digestive System
Jiaogulan may help to prevent Gastric Ulcers.
Immune System
Jiaogulan may counteract the ability of Leukoplakia to progress to Mouth Cancer.
Jiaogulan may help to prevent and treat Liver Cancer.
MetabolismJiaogulan is a potent Antioxidant. references
Jiaogulan may lower elevated Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels.
Jiaogulan may lower total serum Cholesterol levels:- Jiaogulan may increase HDL Cholesterol levels.
- Jiaogulan may lower LDL Cholesterol levels.Jiaogulan may help to prevent Liver damage from various toxins:
-Jiaogulan may inhibit the ability of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) and Carbon Tetrachloride to damage the Liver.Jiaogulan may increase Stamina.
Nervous System
Jiaogulan may alleviate Insomnia (when Insomnia occurs as a result of excessive Stress).
Jiaogulan may improve the body’s ability to withstand excessive Stress.
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