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Posted by Jakeman on July 7, 2006, at 20:43:38
The local compounding pharmacy is pushing Gynostemma tea. Supposedly helps with losing wieght, reducing cholesterol, strengthing the liver, among other things.
warm regards, Jake
Posted by nolvas on July 7, 2006, at 21:02:16
In reply to Chinese med question-Is Gynostemma a miracle herb?, posted by Jakeman on July 7, 2006, at 20:43:38
It's also known as Jiaogulan.
Botanical Name
Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Jiaogulan is from the Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) family.Health Benefits of Jiaogulan
Cardiovascular System
Jiaogulan may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting.
Jiaogulan may lower elevated Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients.Digestive System
Jiaogulan may help to prevent Gastric Ulcers.
Immune System
Jiaogulan may counteract the ability of Leukoplakia to progress to Mouth Cancer.
Jiaogulan may help to prevent and treat Liver Cancer.
MetabolismJiaogulan is a potent Antioxidant. references
Jiaogulan may lower elevated Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels.
Jiaogulan may lower total serum Cholesterol levels:- Jiaogulan may increase HDL Cholesterol levels.
- Jiaogulan may lower LDL Cholesterol levels.Jiaogulan may help to prevent Liver damage from various toxins:
-Jiaogulan may inhibit the ability of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) and Carbon Tetrachloride to damage the Liver.Jiaogulan may increase Stamina.
Nervous System
Jiaogulan may alleviate Insomnia (when Insomnia occurs as a result of excessive Stress).
Jiaogulan may improve the body’s ability to withstand excessive Stress.
Posted by Jakeman on July 7, 2006, at 21:29:00
In reply to Re: Chinese med question-Is Gynostemma a miracle h, posted by nolvas on July 7, 2006, at 21:02:16
Do you know of any downside of taking this herb? It sounds like I should be adding this to my green tea.
> It's also known as Jiaogulan.
>
> Botanical Name
>
> Gynostemma pentaphyllum
> Jiaogulan is from the Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) family.
>
> Health Benefits of Jiaogulan
>
> Cardiovascular System
>
> Jiaogulan may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting.
> Jiaogulan may lower elevated Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients.
>
> Digestive System
>
> Jiaogulan may help to prevent Gastric Ulcers.
>
> Immune System
>
> Jiaogulan may counteract the ability of Leukoplakia to progress to Mouth Cancer.
> Jiaogulan may help to prevent and treat Liver Cancer.
> Metabolism
>
> Jiaogulan is a potent Antioxidant. references
> Jiaogulan may lower elevated Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels.
> Jiaogulan may lower total serum Cholesterol levels:
>
> - Jiaogulan may increase HDL Cholesterol levels.
> - Jiaogulan may lower LDL Cholesterol levels.
>
> Jiaogulan may help to prevent Liver damage from various toxins:
> -Jiaogulan may inhibit the ability of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) and Carbon Tetrachloride to damage the Liver.
>
> Jiaogulan may increase Stamina.
>
> Nervous System
>
> Jiaogulan may alleviate Insomnia (when Insomnia occurs as a result of excessive Stress).
>
> Jiaogulan may improve the body’s ability to withstand excessive Stress.
>
>
>
>
>
Posted by nolvas on July 7, 2006, at 21:54:16
In reply to Re: Chinese med question-Is Gynostemma a miracle h » nolvas, posted by Jakeman on July 7, 2006, at 21:29:00
I don't know of any. That's not to say there aren't any of course.
There is some confusion about the appropriate dose of Jiaogulan. The following dosages have been recommended by various researchers:
- 160 mg per day
- 250 mg per day (product information for capsules standardized to contain 30% Gypenosides) – lower end of range
- 750 mg per day (product information for capsules standardized to contain 30% Gypenosides) – upper end of range
- 2,250 mg per dayJiaogulan is available from some internet-based suppliers in the form of:
- 250 mg capsules (12:1 concentration) standardized to contain 30% (75 mg) Gypenosides
- 375 mg tablets standardized to contain 10% Gypenosides
- 400 mg capsules
- tea bags
- powder standardized to contain 80% Gypenosides
Posted by Jakeman on July 7, 2006, at 22:13:51
In reply to Re: Chinese med question-Is Gynostemma a miracle h, posted by nolvas on July 7, 2006, at 21:54:16
> I don't know of any. That's not to say there aren't any of course.
>
> There is some confusion about the appropriate dose of Jiaogulan. The following dosages have been recommended by various researchers:
>
> - 160 mg per day
> - 250 mg per day (product information for capsules standardized to contain 30% Gypenosides) – lower end of range
> - 750 mg per day (product information for capsules standardized to contain 30% Gypenosides) – upper end of range
> - 2,250 mg per day
>
> Jiaogulan is available from some internet-based suppliers in the form of:
>
> - 250 mg capsules (12:1 concentration) standardized to contain 30% (75 mg) Gypenosides
> - 375 mg tablets standardized to contain 10% Gypenosides
> - 400 mg capsules
> - tea bags
> - powder standardized to contain 80% Gypenosides
>Thanks Nolvas, good information. I just wonder why this supplement has not gotten more attention. I guess it takes a while for information to filter in to the western medical establishment.
Jake
Posted by laima on July 24, 2006, at 16:12:25
In reply to Chinese med question-Is Gynostemma a miracle herb?, posted by Jakeman on July 7, 2006, at 20:43:38
Hmm. Previous claims of "miracle cures" and "miracle herbs" have tended to be overblown, false, or plain out dangerous. Some are great of course- I just mean, I'd be a teeny skeptical or cautious of anyone pushing a "miracle" panacea.The "cocaine miracle", the "ephedra miracle"-are two that come to mind...
> The local compounding pharmacy is pushing Gynostemma tea. Supposedly helps with losing wieght, reducing cholesterol, strengthing the liver, among other things.
>
> warm regards, Jake
Posted by Jakeman on July 24, 2006, at 18:19:55
In reply to Re: Chinese med question-Is Gynostemma a miracle herb? » Jakeman, posted by laima on July 24, 2006, at 16:12:25
>
> Hmm. Previous claims of "miracle cures" and "miracle herbs" have tended to be overblown, false, or plain out dangerous. Some are great of course- I just mean, I'd be a teeny skeptical or cautious of anyone pushing a "miracle" panacea.
>
> The "cocaine miracle", the "ephedra miracle"-are two that come to mind...
>
>
> > The local compounding pharmacy is pushing Gynostemma tea. Supposedly helps with losing wieght, reducing cholesterol, strengthing the liver, among other things.
> >
> > warm regards, Jake
>Good point, I agree. But there are several studies out there that back up some of the claims. It's been described as an adaptagen, with similarities to ginseng and rhodiola.
warm regards, Jake
Posted by laima on July 25, 2006, at 11:56:40
In reply to Re: Chinese med question-Is Gynostemma a miracle herb? » laima, posted by Jakeman on July 24, 2006, at 18:19:55
Hi Jake,I didn't mean to suggest something like all of the claims are definately false-just that products that do claim to cure just about everything often have a history of being overrated- and that mild skepticism and investigation might be a good idea before accepting all claims of a new miracle product as fact. Maybe some claims turn out to be 100% valid, while others a little exaggerated. Something like that. In any case, the research you mention definately sounds interesting and exciting.
Respectfully,
Laima
> Good point, I agree. But there are several studies out there that back up some of the claims. It's been described as an adaptagen, with similarities to ginseng and rhodiola.
>
> warm regards, Jake
>
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