Jiao Gu Lan

About Jiao-gu-lan (gynostemma pentaphyllum) 绞股蓝

Jiaogulan is a plant that grows wild in China. The leaf is used to make medicine. Jiaogulan is sometimes referred to as “Southern Ginseng” because it grows in south central China and is used in similar ways as ginseng.

Jiaogulan is used for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and improving heart function. It is also used for strengthening the immune system, increasing stamina and endurance, increasing resistance to environmental stress (as an “adaptogen”), improving memory, and preventing hair loss.

Other uses include treatment of poor appetite, cough, chronic bronchitis, ongoing stomach pain (chronic gastritis), pain and swelling (inflammation), ulcers, constipation, stress, gallstones, obesity, cancer, diabetes, trouble sleeping (insomnia), backache, and pain.

Health Benefits You Love

  • Good for lowering high cholesterol and blood pressure
  • Improves heart function
  • Prevents hair loss

Some people use jiaogulan as an anti-aging agent, antioxidant, and detoxifying agent.

Useful Tips You Need

In a normal sized mug (approximately 250ml), steeping time should be between 2 to 3 minutes.

Brewing Temperature: 90⁰C