Posted by Jakeman on July 7, 2006, at 21:29:00
In reply to Re: Chinese med question-Is Gynostemma a miracle h, posted by nolvas on July 7, 2006, at 21:02:16
Do you know of any downside of taking this herb? It sounds like I should be adding this to my green tea.
> It's also known as Jiaogulan.
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> Botanical Name
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> Gynostemma pentaphyllum
> Jiaogulan is from the Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) family.
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> Health Benefits of Jiaogulan
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> Cardiovascular System
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> Jiaogulan may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting.
> Jiaogulan may lower elevated Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients.
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> Digestive System
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> Jiaogulan may help to prevent Gastric Ulcers.
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> Immune System
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> Jiaogulan may counteract the ability of Leukoplakia to progress to Mouth Cancer.
> Jiaogulan may help to prevent and treat Liver Cancer.
> Metabolism
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> Jiaogulan is a potent Antioxidant. references
> Jiaogulan may lower elevated Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels.
> Jiaogulan may lower total serum Cholesterol levels:
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> - Jiaogulan may increase HDL Cholesterol levels.
> - Jiaogulan may lower LDL Cholesterol levels.
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> 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.
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> Jiaogulan may increase Stamina.
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> Nervous System
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> Jiaogulan may alleviate Insomnia (when Insomnia occurs as a result of excessive Stress).
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> Jiaogulan may improve the body’s ability to withstand excessive Stress.
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