Herbal Information on Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Herb in Cut Form

Common Name: Southern Ginseng, Gynostemma, Poor Man's Ginseng,
Miracle Grass, Fairy Herb, Immortal Grass, Herb of Immortality Sweet Tea Vine  

Botanical Name:  Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Channels/Meridians:  Lung, Spleen, Kidney

Pin Yin Name:  Jiao Gu Lan, unsulphured

Other Names: Sweet Tea Vine, Herba Gynostemma pentaphyllum, qi ye dan, we ye shen

Other Ingredients:  None

Package Size:  500 grams   (1.1 pounds)

Form:  Cut Form        

Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.

Origin: China

Brand:  Plum Flower

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

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Naturally Occurring Components:  Saponins, sugar, vitamins, malonic acid,  amino acids, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, calcium 

How To Brew The Leaves. 
Add ½ teaspoon of the cut leaves per 1 cup of hot water.
Let the water and herb infuse (steep) for 15 minutes. 
Once the desired steeping time is completed, strain the leaves from the liquid.
Drink once the tea has cooled down.  

Additional Information on Gynostemma Pentaphyllum

Support Normal Cholesterol Levels
Promotes Circulation
Benefits Liver Function
Promotes Natural Energy
Aids in a Positive State of Mind
Improves Athletic Performance
Protects Kidney Function
Commonly known as the Immortality Herb: An anti-aging, longevity tonic herb and heart tonic.
It is reinforcing to overall health and has a strong anti-fatigue effect.
Supports the immune system. Has adaptogen properties. Used for a variety of health complaints.
Contains 82 saponins, some of which are directly related to the ginsenosides found in ginseng root.
Jiao Gu Lan in cut form is perfect for making tea from, or a decoction.  
Time Tested by herbalists as Chinese Immortality Herb, our bulk lab tested loose leaf jiao gu lan is naturally sweet and brews a bright green delicious caffeine-free herbal tonic tea.
Recent science proves it's a potent AMPK activator, adaptogen and antioxidant.
Supports healthy immune system, memory and cognition.

 Product Properties: Bitter, Sweet, Cold 

More about Jiao Gu Lan 

One of the most interesting aspects of Jiao Gu Lan is its known as an adaptogen.   

What is an adaptogen?   According to Healthline: "Adaptogens are herbal pharmaceuticals. They work to counteract the effects of stress in the body. Stress causes very real physical changes in the body, including harming the neurological, endocrine, and immune systems. Adaptogens have stimulant properties that help counteract those harmful effects."

In a study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics researches gave overweight men and women Jiao Gu Lan for 16 weeks.  Once the 16 week study was completed the researches then rechecked their body mass.  The jiao gu lan group showed a significant reduction in total body weight, body mass index (BMI), and total fat mass.

Another study  which was completed in 2019 study in South Korea looked at 72 people with a history of chronic stress and anxiety. Half of them were given an extract made from jiaogulan leaves, while the others received a placebo. They continued taking the supplement for eight weeks while they were routinely assessed for stress. The authors found lower stress levels in the Jiao Gu Lan (jiaogulan) group, but said additional studies are needed to explore this further. 

Folk Tale about Jiao Gu Lan 

Folk Tale state that the Chinese Emperor Fu Shou (lucky immortal) was busy visiting a distant region of his empire one day. Needing to stop for a short break, his servants boiled some water for everyone to drink (as was their custom to sanitize the water). As the water boiled, a few leaves fell into the pot and an aromatic liquid was infused. The Emperor Fu Shou was intrigued by this and drank some and found it very refreshing, slightly bitter and a little sweet. Thus Gynostemma tea was discovered. 

By the 13th century Gynostemma tea appears in Chinese meditation texts. By the 16th century, the immortality herb is listed in a variety of holistic texts throughout China. 

In the 70s, a nationwide census in China identified a mountainous area with the largest percentage of centenarian inhabitants. Research into the lifestyle of these centenarians revealed a common dietary element; they all drank Gynostemma tea regularly.  

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About Plum Flower Quality Herb Powders

Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.

• Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
• Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
• Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.

Manufacture's Statement:   It is important to note that Plum Flower formula extract powders do not contain any excipients. They are spray-dried directly from the condensed herbal decoction, and the resulting powder is the natural yield of the formulation.   Individual herbs can vary significantly in the amount of dissolved solids they yield during extraction. Many do not have the needed substance to form a powder, and our single herb extract powders contain a pharmaceutical-grade, non-GMO corn-based dextrin when necessary.

Traditional Chinese Herbs

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.

Reference: alternativehealing.org

https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-benefits-of-wildcrafted-jiaogulan/

Dr. Jialiu Liu, Michael Blumert (April 1999). Jiaogulan: China’s “Immortality Herb”–Unlocking the Secrets of Nature’s Powerful Adaptogen and Antioxidant. Torchlight Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-88708-916-6

Cutler, R.G. (1985) Peroxide-producing potential of tissues: Inverse correlation with longevity of mammalian species. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 82, 4798–4802.

Wang HongFang, Li ChangJun, Wu XiaoLan; Lou XiaoJuan; Effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino polysaccharides supplementation on exercise tolerance and oxidative stress induced by exhaustive exercise in rats.; African Journal of Agricultural Research 2012 Vol. 7 No. 17 pp. 2632-2638

Choi HS, Zhao TT, Shin KS, et al. Anxiolytic effects of herbal ethanol extract from Gynostemma pentaphyllum in mice after exposure to chronic stress. Molecules. 2013;18(4):4342-56. doi: 10.3390/molecules18044342