Jiao Gu Lan

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anybody have info on jiao gu lan (gynostemmae herba)

thanks alon

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anybody have info on jiao gu lan (gynostemmae herba)

thanks alon

 

 

Hi Alon,

 

Here is some data on JIao Gu Lan

 

1. Ma,Y.L., et al. Therapeutic effect of jiaogulan in 200 cases of hepatitis B. HebeiZhong XiYi Jie He Zazhi (Hebei Journal of combined Chinese and WesternMedicine). Chinese. 1997; 6(1): 48. 2. Cheng,H.W., et al. Clinical study on the effect of gypenosides on

hyperlipaemia in 46 patients with diabetes mellitus. Shiyong Zhong Xiyi

Jiehe Zazhi (Journal of Applied Combined Chinese and Western Medicine).

Chinese, 1997; 10(19): 1879. 3. Xu,Shimin; Yao, Li; Wang, Yuanqing. Preparation of Gulanpenisong

capsules and tablets containing Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponin and

prednisone. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu CN 1,088,783

(Cl. A61K31/70), July 6, 1994. 4. Xu,Shimin; Yao, Li; Wang, Yuanqing. Pharmaceutical tablets

containing dexamethasone and Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponins. Faming

Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu CN 1,089,139 (Cl. A61K31/57), July

13, 1994. 5. Jin,M., et al. Effect of jiaogulan extract on a cell line from human

rectal adenocarcinoma. Xian Dai Yin Yong Yao Xue. Chinese. 1992; 9(2):

49. 6. Li,G.Y. Effect of gypenosides on synthesis of DNA and protein of

liver carcinoma cells in vitro. Xian Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. Chinese.

1993; 14(2): 14. 7. Li,H. Inhibitory effect of gypenosides on lung cancer cells in

vitro. Xi An Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. Chinese. 1994; 15(4): 346. 8. cccccccc

9. Li,Lin, et al. Protective Effect of Gypenosides Against Oxidative

Stress in Phagocytes, Vascular Endothelial Cells and Liver Microsomes.

Loma Linda University, Calif. Cancer Biotherapy 1993; 8(3): 263-272. 10. Ibid. 11. Dai, D.Y., et al. The effectof antioxidant Chinese herbs on SOD

activity, MDA content and ultrastructural damage of the brain tissue in

mice with chronic fluorosis. Zhongguo Di Fan Bing Zazhi (Chinese Journal

of Endemic Diseases). Chinese. 1998; 17(4): 226. 12. Cheng, Y.H., et al. Theeffect of antioxidant Chinese herbs on SOD

activity, MDA content and ultrastructural damage of the kidney tissue in

mice with chronic fluorosis. Guizhou Yiyao (Guizhou Medical Journal).

Chinese.1998; 22(2): 94. 13. Lu, G.H., et al. The effectof antioxidant herbs on the erythrocytic

SOD activity and serum MDA content in patients with endemic fluorosis.

Guizhou Medical Journal. Chinese. 1998; 22(3): 25. 14. Liu, Jialiu, et al. Effectsof a gypenosides-containing tonic on the

serum SOD activity and MDA content in middle-aged and aged persons.

Journal of Guiyang Medical College 1994; 19(1):17. 15. Zhang, X.L., et al. Study ofthe antioxidant effect of Danshen

extract in aged persons and patients with fluorosis. Zhonguo Di Fang

Bing Zazhi (Chinese Journal of Endemic Diseases). Chinese. 1998;

17(4):234. 16. Zhou, S.R. A preliminarystudy on the effects of

Gynostemma pentaphyllum on endurance, spontaneous motor activity

and superoxide dismutase in mice. Asia Pacific Journal of Pharmacology

1990; 5(4): 321-322. 17. Song, W.M., et al.Comparison of the adaptogenic effect of jiaogulan

and ginseng. Zhong Cao Yao. Chinese. 1992; 23(3): 136. 18. Zhang, Yi-Qun, et al.Immediate effects of a gypenosides-containing

tonic on the echocardiography of healthy persons of various ages.

Journal of Guiyang Medical College 1993; 18(4):261. 19. Zhou, Ying-Na, et al.Influence of kiwifruit/jiaogulan recipe on the

lung function and exercise endurance under exercise workload. Journal of

Guiyang Medical College. Chinese. 1993; 18(4): 256. 20. Liu, Jialiu, et al. Overallhealth-strengthening effects of a

gypenosides-containing tonic in middle-aged and aged persons. Journal of

Guiyang Medical College. 1993; 18(3):146. 21. Chen, L.F., et al.Comparison between the effects of gypenosides and

ginsenosides on cardiac function and hemodynamics in dogs. Zhongguo

Yaolixue Yu Dulixue Zazhi. Chinese. 1990; 4(1): 17-20. 22. Zhou, Ying-Na, et al.Effects of a gypenosides-containing tonic on

the pulmonary function in exercise workload. Journal of Guiyang Medical

College 1993 18(4):261. 23. Lu, G.H., et al. Comparativestudy on anti-hypertensive effect of

Gypenosides, Ginseng and Indapamide in patients with essential

hypertension. Guizhou Medical Journal. Chinese. 1996; 20:1. 24. Kimura, Y., et al. Effectsof crude saponins of Gynostemmapentaphyllum on lipid metabolism. Shoyakugaku Zasshi. Japanese. 1983(Rec’d 1984); 37(3): 272-275. 25. Yu, C. Therapeutic effect ofTablet gypenosides on 32 patients with

hyperlipaemia. Hu Bei Zhong Yi Za Zhi. Chinese. 1993; 15(3): 21. 26. Tan, H., et al.Antithrombotic effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum.

Chung Kuo Chung HsiI Chieh Ho Tsa Chih (BIF). Chinese. 1993 May; 13(5):

278-280, 261. 27. Wu, Jiliang, et al. Effectsof gypenosides on platelet aggregation

and cAMP levels in rabbits. Zhongguo Yaolixue Yu Dulixue Zazhi. Chinese.

1990; 4(1): 54-57. 28. Yu, J., et al. The effect ofjiaogulan on aggregation and

dis-aggregation of human platelets. Fujian Yixue Yuan Xuebao (Journal of

Fujian Medical College). Chinese. 1995; 29(3): 246. 29. Wang, H.R., et al.Therapeutic and tonic effects of jiaogulan on

leukopenic patients. Xin Zhong Yi. Chinese. 1991; 23(1): 36. 30. Liu, et al. Therapeuticeffect of jiaogulan on leukopenia due to

irradiation and chemotherapy. Zhong Guo yi Yao Xue Bao. Chinese. 1992;

7(2): 99. 31. Liao, D.F., et al. Effectsof gypenosides on mouse splenic lymphocte

transformation and DNA polymerase II activity in vitro. Acta

Pharmacologica Sinica. 1995; 16(4): 322-324. 32. Chen, W.C., et al.Protective effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum on

cellular immunity of gamma-ray-irradiated mice. American Journal of

1996; 24(1): 83. 33. Hou, J., et al. Effects ofGynostemma pentaphyllum makino on the

immunological function of cancer patients. Journal of Traditional

(K9K) 1991; 11(1): 47-52. 34. Qian, Hao, et al. Protectiveeffect of jiaogulan on cellular

immunity of the patients with primary lung cancer treated by

radiotherapy plus chemotherapy. Acta Academiae Medicinae Shanghai 1995;

22(5): 363-366. 35. Takemoto, T., et al. HealthBefore You Know It. Amachazuru. Yutaka

Nakano Shobo; 1984; p. 36. 36. Zhou, He-Ping. The saponinconstituents and pharmacology of

Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino. Yaoxue Tongbao. Chinese. 1988; 23(12):

720-724. 37. Han, M.Q., et al. Effects of24 Chinese medicinal herbs on nucleic

acid, protein and cell cycle of human lung adenocarcinoma cell. Chung

Kuo Chung His I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih (BIF). Chinese. 1995 Mar; 15(3):

147-9. 38. Wang, Chao-Jun, et al. Apreliminary observation of preventive and

blocking effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino on esophageal

cancer in rats. Huaxi Yixue Yuan Xuebao (Journal of West China

University of Medical Sciences). Chinese. 1995; 26(4): 430-432. 39. Wu, J.L., et al. Influenceof gypenosides on thrombosis and

synthesis of TXA2 and PGF1a. Zhong Yao Yao Li Yu Lin Chuang. Chinese.

1991; 7(2): 39. 40. Cheng, H.W., et al. Theeffect of gypenosides to lower the

hyperglycemia in rats with diabetes mellitus. Chinese Journal of

Diabetes Mellitus. Chinese. 1997; 5(4): 229. 41. Cheng, H.W., et al. Clinicalstudy on the effect of gypenosides on

hyperlipaemia in 46 patients with diabetes mellitus. Shiyong Zhong Xiyi

Jiehe Zazhi (Journal of Applied Combined Chinese and Western Medicine).

Chinese. 1997; 10(19): 1879. 42. Wu, P.K., et al. Therapeuticeffect of a compound jiaogulan recipe

to treat 80 patients with type ll diabetes mellitus. Hunan Journal of

. Chinese. 1997; 13(6): 7. 43. Hu, B.C., et al. Theprotective effect of gypenosides on thecultured rat’s liver cells against direct damage by carbontetrachloride. Hengyang Yixue Yuan Xuebao (Journal of Hengyang MedicalCollege). Chinese. 1996; 24(4): 268. 44. Ye, Z.J., et al. The effectof jiaogulan to reduce lipid

peroxidation of rat liver caused by carbon tetrachloride. Gong Yewei

Sheng Yuzi Yebing (Industrial Hygeine and Professional Diseases).

Chinese. 1998; 24(2): 74. 45. Du, Y.Y., et al. Protectiveeffect of gypenosides and organic Ge

compound on the liver against carbon tetrachloride damage. Ziye Yixue

(Professional Medicine). Chinese 1996; 23(3): 46. 46. Zhu, B.Z. Therapeutic effectof jiaogulan granules on 100 patients

with chronic hepatitis B. Anhui Zhong Yixue Yuan Xue Bao (Journal of

Anhui College of Traditional ). Chinese. 1994; 13(3): 7. 47. Ma, Y.L., et al. Therapeuticeffect of jiaogulan in 200 cases of

hepatitis B. Hebei Zhong XiYi Jie He Zazhi (Hebei Journal of combined

Chinese and Western Medicine). Chinese. 1997; 6(1): 48. 48. Liu, Z.X. Therapeutic effectof jiaogulan on 86 patients with

chronic bronchitis. Hunan Zhong Yi Za Zhi. (Hunan Journal of Traditional

). Chinese. 1993; 9(4): 11. 49. Hu, B.C., et al. Therapeuticeffect of gypenosides in 96 cases of

chronic bronchitis. Zhong Cao Yao Yan Jiu (Research on Chinese Herbs).

Chinese. 1996; 4, 136. e

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alon

 

 

Here's some more. I love Jiao Gu Lan by the way. It is growing inpopularity and is an inexpensive way to get ginsenoside-like saponins delivered.

 

Name

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Jiaogulan (Chinese: twisting-vine-orchid)

Xiancao (Chinese: herb of immortality)

Southern Ginseng

Dungkulcha (Korean)

Amachazuru (Japanese: sweet tea vine)

 

Family

Gynostemma is a member of the Cucurbitaceae or cucumber family. History Gynostemma was firstrecorded during the Ming Dynasty as an agent used for famines. (1368-1644 AD).Today evidence of this can be seen in Famine FoodsIn 1406 Zhu Xiao describes Gynostemma in hismedical text Materia Medica for Famine. Here the herb is described mainly as adietary aid in times of hardship. Later, around 1578 Li Shi Zhen describesGynostemma in his text Compendium of Materia Medica. This is the earliestreference to the use of Gynostemma as a drug, being used to treat blood in theurine, oedema, tumours and trauma. During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD) Wu QiJun again includes Gynostemma in his materia medica, Textual Investigations ofMedicinal Plants, and adds a little more detail to the previous texts. In 1972 a team of researchers trained intraditional Chinese medicine and western medicine studied the effect ofGynostemma on 537 people with tracheo-bronchitis. The results were good andGynostemma appeared in the Dictionary of Chinese Materia Medica, described asbeing anti-inflammatory and expectorant. Gynostemma has been recently classified in traditionalChinese medical terms as & quot;sweet, slightly bitter, neutral, warm, enhancingyin and supporting yang & quot; (see kidney yang tonics for fuller description ofthe concept of yang energy). It is however the Japanese who areresponsible for the most interesting work on Gynostemma. In the 1960's Dr.Masahiro Nagai of Hoshi Pharmaceutical University began studying plants insearch of natural sweetening agents. When analyzing the chemicals found inGynostemma he found that the plant was loaded with chemicals calledtri-terpenoid saponins some of which were identical with the active componentsof Ginseng. His results were presented at the twenty third meeting of theJapanese Society of Pharmacognosy in 1976, and perhaps not surprisingly therewas no further work into Gynostemma as a sweetener! On hearing about Gynostemma, another Japaneseresearcher, Dr. Tsunematsu Takemoto whose interest was medicinal agents derivedfrom plants, began looking into it. During the course of the next ten years orso Dr. Takemoto¹s team identified and named 82 saponins of the kind found inGinseng (the so-called ginsenosides, the major active principles of Ginseng).There are only 28 in Ginseng itself. These saponins he named gypenosides. Afterisolating and identifying the saponins Dr. Takemoto set about testing thesechemicals on animals and humans and some interesting results began to appear.

Active constituents

Active constituents in Gynostemma include 82 gypenosides. They are triterpenoidsaponins even though they have a basic four ring steroid nucleus unlike typicaltriterpenoid saponins with a five ring structure..They are not classified as steroidal saponins. Thetriterpenoid saponins of Gynostemmahave a dammarane skeleton belonging to the diol series.Gypenosides 3, 4, 8 and12 are identical with saponins found in Ginseng, ginsenosides Rb1, Rb3, Rd and F2. Ginseng has 28 of this type ofsaponin and Gynostemma has 82.

Distribution:

Gynostemma is distributed in the provinces of Shaanxi and Yunnan. Distributionin other portions of Asia includes Bangladesh, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lunka, andVietnam.

The elevational range in China is 300-3200 meters placing in the mountainous ranges.There are 13 varieties under thisgenus, all in Asia---China has 11, and among the 11 there are 7 that grow onlyin China. China has a rich wild resource of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. It isbroadly distributed over Qin Ling and the 15 provinces to the south of theChangjiang River. The highest quality Gynostemma pentaphyllum is said to comefrom the banks of the Changjiang River (the Changjiang Gorge region), from theShen Nong Jia region, from Wu Shan and from the Xing Dou Shan range.

Will

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thanks will

alon

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Here's some more. I love Jiao Gu Lan by the way. It is growing inpopularity and is an inexpensive way to get ginsenoside-like saponins delivered.

>>>>>Will where is the info coming from? Are you basically using it as an adaptogenic? Do you have info on TCM functions

thanks Alon

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Alon

 

I didn't get Will's response " Here's some more etc. " , but Jiao Gu Lan or

Jiao Gu Nan has been my beverage of choice the last year almost to the date.

For $3.00 a box in the tea bag format or as they say Jin Xiu Sheng Tang Shan

Tea in the green blue box " can be clruck after steep " has " introduced it's

high quality to all circles Seriously " . It can replace coffee as a Qi

stimulate.This inexpensive tea fluds our herb shops here in Vancouver and

comes from Jin Xiu Country, Guangxi. Tel (0772)6212219. I believe in Bob

Flaw " s new Treatment of Diabetes he mentions it in a formula that I just

can't put my finger on right now. Damm he's in Europe now just when you need

him.

 

What I have noticed is that it can nourish yin, and supplement the heart qi.

It has a very fast response in doing so(ie try it for a dry throat and it

works as well as a dose of tian hua fen). What is more remarkable and what

Will mentioned was that it has a sweet and slightly bitter property. I have

noticed and have had this confirmed with Irene Fong newly designated TCM

herbabalist at Sunny Day Herbs in Vancouver, that, if you are deficient it

tastes bitter, if you are excess it is sweet. You can see by the studies

that there is a strong tonic effect on the heart, lung and liver. Reduces

chlorestral, diabetes, study #41. We discussed this herb about a year ago so

you might find it in some of the new search engines put in place with Crane.

 

Rod

 

 

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>Here's some more. I love Jiao Gu Lan by the way. It is growing inpopularity

>and is an inexpensive way to get ginsenoside-like saponins delivered.

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>Will where is the info coming from? Are you basically using it as an

>adaptogenic? Do you have info on TCM functions

>thanks Alon

 

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Will where is the info coming from? Are you basically using it as an adaptogenic? Do you have info on TCM functions

thanks Alon

 

Alon -

As we discussed, I have been collecting data on this plant for around 5 years and have been consuming it for around 10 years. The TCM classifications of Jiao Gu Lan are speculative since it is a recently developed medicinal.

 

One source has it as sweet, slightly bitter, neutral, warm, nourishes yin and supplements yang

I also classify it as a qi booster with mild cooling properties if such can be. I also concur on the effects regarding supplementation of both yin and yang.

 

Action:Gynostemmahas remarkable effects in alleviating the problems of high blood pressure,asthma, rheumatism,high cholesterol, obesity, insomnia, gastric ulcer, diabetes, liver diseases,athlete's foot, stomatitis, acne, constipation, menstrual cramps, age spots,grey hair, headache and rough skin. Gynostemmapentaphyllum (Thunb.) MakinoJiaogulan (Gynostemma) exerts abi-phasic action on the central nervous system, calming the nerves when theyare irritated and exciting the nerves when they were depressed.Adaptogenic.HypotensiveInvigoratesblood in the Luo Antihyperlipidemic.Invigoratesheart blood (coronary artery). Itimproves circulation to the brain. Itmakes cells live longer. BoostsWei Qi Itfights against cancer. Itis an anti-oxidant. ClearsHeat Itis an expectorant. It protects the liver from toxins. Zhou, Ying-Na, et al.Influence of kiwifruit/jiaogulan recipe on the lung function and exerciseendurance under exercise workload. Journal of Guiyang Medical College 1993;18(4):261.

 

 

Will

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Jiao Gu Lan

>>>The powdered extract is quite bitter, cant see drinking it as a simple beverage

Alon

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Hi ! Will,

I did enjoy some of the discussion in . In my opinion, this is a good forum to exchange experience, information and to discuss the evidence of TCM to cure disease.

I know you have good intention. Could you elaborate on what you think is the best usage for Gynostemmahas. The paper that you quoted can not be reach by most of people and hard to judge how good it is. Could you post it here or summarized for me? I am afraid if we over-emphasize Jiao Gu Lan just like those commercials to misleading general public which will do more harm than good to the development of TCM. There is no panacea in this world. Most of disease is called some kind of disorder because of our body lost its homeostasis (in other word :yin and yang self-regulation). A drug substance do have effect on the positive or negative regulation on body regulation. In my point of view, a bi-phasic action usually is mean to decrease the amplitude of the positive and negative side of oscillation. It is hard to say cure disease of opposite physiological situation.

 

A symptom of disease can caused by many complicated situation. That is why we need do some more researches today. If not, we just turn around in a circle. The good thing stuff in TCM will just shrink and be lost in a sink. Rong Lyu

 

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Will where is the info coming from? Are you basically using it as an adaptogenic? Do you have info on TCM functions thanks Alon

Alon - As we discussed, I have been collecting data on this plant for around 5 years and have been consuming it for around 10 years. The TCM classifications of Jiao Gu Lan are speculative since it is a recently developed medicinal. One source has it as sweet, slightly bitter, neutral, warm, nourishes yin and supplements yang I also classify it as a qi booster with mild cooling properties if such can be. I also concur on the effects regarding supplementation of both yin and yang. Action:Gynostemmahas remarkable effects in alleviating the problems of high blood pressure,asthma, rheumatism,high cholesterol, obesity, insomnia, gastric ulcer, diabetes, liver diseases,athlete's foot, stomatitis, acne, constipation, menstrual cramps, age spots,grey hair, headache and rough skin. Gynostemmapentaphyllum (Thunb.) MakinoJiaogulan (Gynostemma) exerts

abi-phasic action on the central nervous system, calming the nerves when theyare irritated and exciting the nerves when they were depressed.Adaptogenic.HypotensiveInvigoratesblood in the Luo Antihyperlipidemic.Invigoratesheart blood (coronary artery). Itimproves circulation to the brain. Itmakes cells live longer. BoostsWei Qi Itfights against cancer. Itis an anti-oxidant. ClearsHeat Itis an expectorant. It protects the liver from toxins. Zhou, Ying-Na, et al.Influence of kiwifruit/jiaogulan recipe on the lung function and exerciseendurance under exercise workload. Journal of Guiyang Medical College 1993;18(4):261. Will

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Alon

 

Send me your address off line and I will send you a box of Jiao Gu Lan Tea.

I live a few minutes from the border and go across regularly to pick up

mail/parcels and can let you taste the real thing.

 

Rod

 

 

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>Jiao Gu Lan

> >>>The powdered extract is quite bitter, cant see drinking it as a simple

>beverage

>Alon

 

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Alon

 

In a week's time you will sip " immortality "

 

Rod

 

 

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>Rod i do not know how to get you off line

> I am at 400 29th st. #419. Oakland Ca 94609.

>Thanks for the offer.

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In a week's time you will sip "immortality">>Thanks

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Ron

Thanks for the tea

alon

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In a message dated 7/31/2003 7:47:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, alonmarcus writes:

 

 

Will did you get your computer back? if yes can you email me the complete study on the pulse thanks alon

 

 

After I get back from CSOMA...done.

 

Will

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Will

did you get your computer back? if yes can you email me the complete study on the pulse

thanks alon

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will

thanks

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Some info from my files.

 

 

 

Jiao Gu Lan

Herb: Gynostemma Herb

Botanical Name: Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Action of Herb: Tonic, Cardiovascular, Immune Support

 

This Herb is receiving a positive reception. Jiao Gu Lan

(gynostemma pentaphyllum)

 

An anti-aging, longevity tonic herb. It is reinforcing to overall

health and has a strong anti-fatigue effect. Strengthens the immune

system. Used for a variety of health complaints. contains 82 saponins,

some of which are directly related to the ginsenosides found in

ginseng root

Cardiovascular - Immune System - Anti-Oxidant - Stress Relief

The scientific community became interested in the herb after two

Japanese researchers stumbled across it looking for a sugar

alternative. They discovered that the plant contained ingredients very

similar to those found in ginseng. Further research showed that jiao

gu lan has a wide range of actions in the body, with a general overall

effect of helping to balance and regulate body systems, such as the

cardiovascular and hormonal systems. Studies have since been conducted

which indicate that jiao gu lan has antioxidant properties and helps

support circulation and immune systems.

 

Better Than Ginseng

Jiao gu lan contains substances called gypenosides. These are similar

to the active constituents in ginseng, but jiaogulan contains over

three times as many. Furthermore, jiao gu lan is believed to have a

superior action to ginseng, being more supportive without causing

overstimulation. In China it is often referred to as 'women's ginseng'

since it is considered to be much kinder to women's body systems than

ginseng.

 

Cholesterol - Blood Pressure- Athlectic Enhancement

The water extract of jiao gu lan has demonstrated a marked effect in

lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels.1 In one clinical trial,

129 patients were divided into two groups, with one group receiving

jiao gu lan and the other receiving a placebo. After one month of

study, the patients in the herb group showed a statistically

significant reduction in both total cholesterol and triglycerides

levels in comparison with the placebo group. Side-effects included two

cases of dizziness; one case of poor appetite; four cases of abdominal

distention; 42 reports of weight loss; and 28 cases of weight gain.2

In another study, the combination of jiao gu lan and shan zha

(crataegus) reduced both triglycerides and cholesterol levels.3

Jiao gu lan,is also a main adaptogenic herbs, helps to support a

number of body functions and helps to support the body in times of

stress it can be beneficial for a range of people. It is particularly

recommended for those who want to try and improve their energy levels,

who would like to support and maintain their blood pressure, support

maintaining a healthy cholesterol balance, support with a healthy

immune system, assist the circulation and aid a bright and clear mind.

It is also used to enhance athletic performance - especially as a

constituent in a formula with extracts of dan shen and panax ginseng.

 

A book by Michael Blumert, and Dr. Jialiu Liu called Jiao Gu Lan

" China's Immortality Herb " is a fantastic resource book with

references on all the benefits of Jiao Gu Lan. A few that are stated

in this book are Stress Relief, Cholesterol Reduction, Endurance,

Immune Enhancement, Stamina, Balance, Recovery, Blood Pressure Regulation.

 

Reference

1. Practical Applications of Modern Herbal Medicine 1990;7(1):42.

2. Hunan Medicine 1991;8(5):259.

3. la Cour B, et al. Traditional Chinese medicine in treatment of

hyperlipidemia. Journal of Ethnopharmacology May 1996;46(2):125-9.

 

 

 

Don't remember the source, sorry.

 

Daniel C. Luthi

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Some more, I think from , 2004:

 

Pinyin Name: Jiaogulan

Latin Name: Gynostemmae pentaphyllae Hb/Rz

Common Name: Fiveleaf Gynostemma Hb/Rz, " Southern Ginseng "

Main Merb Class: Anticancer~Tonic

Nature: sweet; Bitter~mildly; neutral; warm

 

Channels entered: ?

 

Main Actions: Antioxidant/Antiageing; Tonic*~Build Yin; Support

Yang; Build LU/respiratory system; Aid LU/Respiration;

Expectorant; Antibronchitis; Antiinflammation; Antiulcer; Aid HT;

HT Protector; Calming; Move HT Xue; Ease Pain; Antiplatelet-

Aggregation; Rectify platelets; Antithrombic; Anticoagulant; HT

Muscle~Antiischaemia; Vascular Protector; Vascular Aid;

Hypotensor; Antiarteriosclerotic; LV Protector; Rectify cholesterol;

Hypolipaemic; Hypocholesterolaemic; decrease triglycerides;

Antiobesity; Adaptogen* (Antistress*); Immunomodulator, esp

Immunostimulant; Anticancer; Radiotherapy (Support); Cytotoxic

Chemotherapy (Support) in cancer Tx, esp cancer~LU

 

Clinical uses: (see main actions); also: debility in Qi Xu, Yang Xu,

Yin Xu; Lu Xu w tracheitis; bronchitis, dyspnoea; Phlegm

Retention; Haematuria; ST~ulcer; CHD w HT Xue Stag w CHD,

angina, HT~myocardial ischaemia, pain, thrombosis; hypertension;

arteriosclerosis; circulation~poor; LV~hepatitis,

hypercholesterolaemia; obesity; stress; ageing~premature;

Immunosuppression; oedema; trauma; cancer, esp LU; Cytotoxic

Chemotherapy~adverse effects

 

Combinations: ? no data

 

Cautions: ? no data

 

Comments: Gynostemma is " Ginseng at tea price " ; great

Adaptogen* / Antioxidant / Antiageing Tonic* & panacea, like

Renshen, Wujiapi / Wujiashen (Siberian Ginseng), Wuweizi,

Huangqi etc

 

 

Regards,

 

Daniel C. Luthi

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I've also heard that it could also lower cholesterol. Personally, having just

had a

particularily nasty cold that has been circulating Los Angeles, I didn't find it

too helpful for

the lungs.

doug

 

, " Daniel " <solothurner> wrote:

> Some more, I think from , 2004:

>

> Pinyin Name: Jiaogulan

> Latin Name: Gynostemmae pentaphyllae Hb/Rz

> Common Name: Fiveleaf Gynostemma Hb/Rz, " Southern Ginseng "

> Main Merb Class: Anticancer~Tonic

> Nature: sweet; Bitter~mildly; neutral; warm

>

> Channels entered: ?

>

> Main Actions: Antioxidant/Antiageing; Tonic*~Build Yin; Support

> Yang; Build LU/respiratory system; Aid LU/Respiration;

> Expectorant; Antibronchitis; Antiinflammation; Antiulcer; Aid HT;

> HT Protector; Calming; Move HT Xue; Ease Pain; Antiplatelet-

> Aggregation; Rectify platelets; Antithrombic; Anticoagulant; HT

> Muscle~Antiischaemia; Vascular Protector; Vascular Aid;

> Hypotensor; Antiarteriosclerotic; LV Protector; Rectify cholesterol;

> Hypolipaemic; Hypocholesterolaemic; decrease triglycerides;

> Antiobesity; Adaptogen* (Antistress*); Immunomodulator, esp

> Immunostimulant; Anticancer; Radiotherapy (Support); Cytotoxic

> Chemotherapy (Support) in cancer Tx, esp cancer~LU

>

> Clinical uses: (see main actions); also: debility in Qi Xu, Yang Xu,

> Yin Xu; Lu Xu w tracheitis; bronchitis, dyspnoea; Phlegm

> Retention; Haematuria; ST~ulcer; CHD w HT Xue Stag w CHD,

> angina, HT~myocardial ischaemia, pain, thrombosis; hypertension;

> arteriosclerosis; circulation~poor; LV~hepatitis,

> hypercholesterolaemia; obesity; stress; ageing~premature;

> Immunosuppression; oedema; trauma; cancer, esp LU; Cytotoxic

> Chemotherapy~adverse effects

>

> Combinations: ? no data

>

> Cautions: ? no data

>

> Comments: Gynostemma is " Ginseng at tea price " ; great

> Adaptogen* / Antioxidant / Antiageing Tonic* & panacea, like

> Renshen, Wujiapi / Wujiashen (Siberian Ginseng), Wuweizi,

> Huangqi etc

>

>

> Regards,

>

> Daniel C. Luthi