Jiaogulan leaf tea (Gynostemma pentaphyllum - (Thunb.)Makino.) Lab-proven Quality and Purity

Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum - (Thunb.)Makino.) also known as Jiao Chu Lan, Immortality Herb, Southern Ginseng, Five-Leaf Ginseng, Poor Man’s Ginseng, Miracle Grass, Fairy Herb, Makino, Sweet Tea Vine. Jiaogulan tea has  Sweet, Slightly Bitter taste, and long history of traditional use. 

Gynostemma is a premier adaptogenic herb. It is often used as a substitute for ginseng. In fact it has been confirmed that it contains more than double saponins that ginseng contains. It is often called ginseng on steroids.

Gynostemma is a more recent addition to Traditional Chinese Medicine. It was first mentioned in 1406 CE by Zhu Xiao who recommended it as a survival food. In 1578 it was identified by Li Shizhen in his Compendium of Materia Medica. It is considered a Yin tonic with Yang supporting properties, able to Clear Heat without causing Stagnation. It demonstrates biphasic effects, the ability to calm or stimulate the brain depending on the body’s needs.

The local people of the mountainous regions of southern China and northern Vietnam, who were familiar with gynostemma, called it the immortality herb as a large number of people who lived to be over 100 years old reported consuming it regularly instead of green tea. They used the tea in the morning to energize and a cup in the evening to unwind, relax, and promote sleep.

Suggested Use: It can be used for herbal tea 1-2 teaspoon to cup of boiling water, step for 5-15 minutes, strain and drink. Gynostemma has also other uses, research beneficial uses of this herb or consult an Herbalist as to how this product can benefit you.

Contraindications: Considered safe

Typical Ingredients: 100% pure Botanical, absolutely nothing added, dried Gynostemma leaf.

Vegetarian/Vegan Suitability: Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans

Wild grown/Organic Cultivated/Eco cultivated/Cultivated: Cultivated

Country of origin: China

Packaging: All products are hand packed in resalable paper bags to ensure maximum freshness

Quality assured