re: any property info on jiao gu lan?

[Guest guest]

Danny,

 

I have an organically grown Jiao Gu Lan plant in my garden. The fresh leaves

have a sweet/bitter flavor, similar to ginseng. Give me a call or email me

off-list, and I can drop off a few leaves at your office for you to taste.

 

- Bill

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Bill Schoenbart, L.Ac.

P.O. Box 8099

Santa Cruz, CA 95061

 

office phone: 831-335-3165

email: plantmed

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>>>>>I've noticed what seems to be two different types of Jiaogulan

products. When I order it bulk from distributers such as Mayway,

Nuherbs, or Asia Natural it is very bitter with an almost unpalatable

taste. But when it's purchased in as a product in tea bags from

Asian markets or Dragon Herbs it's very sweet with almost no

bitterness. Does anyone know if these are the same herb, or possibly

different parts of the same herb? Both kinds say Gynostemma with no

other additives. Interesting, no?

 

-Danny Johnson L.Ac.

www.santacruzacupuncture.com>>>>>

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