Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also called jiaogulan,is a dioecious, herbaceous climbing vine of the family Cucurbitaceae (cucumber or gourd family) indigenous to the southern reaches of China, northern Vietnam, southern Korea, and Japan. Jiaogulan is best known as an herbal medicine reputed to have powerful antioxidant and adaptogenic effects purported to increase longevity. Pharmacological research has indicated a number of therapeutic qualities of Jiaogulan, such as lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure, and strengthening immunity.

1.Lower blood pressure, blood fat, lowering blood sugar.
2.Anti-atherosclerosis, inhibition of thrombosis, the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
3.Sedative-cultivation, aging, improve mental activity, enhance brain function.
4.Activation of normal human cells, inhibition of fat, spleen and stomach, fatigue solutions, has sedative, hypnotic, anti-stress effect, treatment of migraine headaches.
5.Enhance the activity of blood lymphocytes, enhance the body's immune function.
6.Eliminate the toxic side effects of hormone drugs.
7.Anti-inflammatory. Intestinal, gastric ulcer and swollen ulcer.
8.Particularly significant effect of constipation, while some black hair and beauty.

1.Applied in food field, a series of gynostemma tea and drinks are coming on the market
2.Applied in health product field, primarily as a lipid material, to adjust blood pressure and strengthen the immune system
3.Applied in cosmetics field, improving scalp microcirculation, with the function of protecting hair.