Gynostemma Pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan)

Referred to as the "Herb of Immortality"

This adaptogenic herb features gypenoside alkaloids, which have been clinically shown to boost nitric oxide levels, as well as a host of other benefits:

Adaptogenic- restores homeostasis by balancing the liver
Decrease cholesterol- Increases good (HDL) and decreases bad (LDL)
Improves digestion- allows an underweight person to increase absoprtion of nutrients and gain lean muscle weight by assisting liver functions.
Increases strength and endurance
Boosts immunity- Increases white blood cell count
Lowers blood pressure
Assists in natural weight loss- allows the liver to convert carbohydrates into muscle versus triglycerides which store as body fat.

I was reading about that in Chineese medicines. they really have alot of herbs that are benificial in one way or another, and compounding them for a shotgun effect. most concoctions allways have something for circulation added. they describe symtoms of being poor Yin in the spleen, liver or heart. "bad blood" or toxins. they also have some teas for improving the immune system. before class I'll stop at this lil Korean run mini mart, buy a coupla vials of Ginsing with Royal Jelly, and take a shot before class. my doc is Chineese so nextime I see him I will ask him what he thinks.

first of Dirty you got to get a new avatar cause I spend 5 minutes everytime you post staring at her!

Second, never heard of it but always looking for more liver protection...thank!

here's the question of the day...since it contains the root word "phyllum" does that mean it comes from a fiberous plant?

https://www.chineseherbsdirect.com/ji...ills-p-66.html

Its not to expensive, might try it...

jiao gu lan) is an anti aging, adaptogenic herb. good for blood pressure, migraines, diabetes (not sure if hyper or hypo), weight loss, reduces fatigue, and improves sexual functions. used with Lycii or Astragalus.

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Originally Posted by mtnmedic

jiao gu lan) is an anti aging, adaptogenic herb. good for blood pressure, migraines, diabetes (not sure if hyper or hypo), weight loss, reduces fatigue, and improves sexual functions. used with Lycii or Astragalus.

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WOW! I'm impressed bro!