Jiaogulan, also scientifically known as Gynostemma Pentaphyllum, is a herb native to Thailand and other parts of South East Asia, but you already know this. You may also know that the Chinese called it The Immortality Herb due to its numerous health benefits and life-prolonging qualities.
Although the question of actual immortality still remains unanswered, Jiaogulan definitely can contribute to extending and improving quality of one’s life. Just look at what WebMD has to say about The Immortality Herb.
Did you know that benefits of Jiaogulan attracted the attention of doctors and scientists as early as 1960?This happened when it was noticed that residents of certain provinces in China were living considerably longer than their neighbours. Naturally, they drank Jiaogulan tea in the morning, before going out to work in the fields, to increase their levels of endurance and strength. But also they drank it in the evening to help them calm the senses and get a better sleep. This amazing property of Jiaogulan to energize you without agitating the nervous system and to calm and relax you at the same time is mind boggling scientists till now.
As well as this magical property, The Immortality Herb has numerous other benefits, some of which I will list below:
1. Energy Boost
The Thai and the Chinese had it in their tradition to drink Jiaogulan tea for energy boost before heading out to fields for a day of hard work. Now whether you have a laborious day ahead of you or just feeling a little bit run down, Jiaogulan has got you covered! There is undoubted evidence that The Immortality Herb tea can provide you with that much needed energy boost to help you get through the day.
A study published in 1993 showed that subjects given an oral dose of Jiaogulan experienced improved cardiac output compared to other Chinese herbs.
2. Immune System
What is absolutely crucial for our overall health and wellbeing? A strong immune system! Jiaogulan has a big say in this with its active ingredients and antioxidant properties. If you are prone to catching colds or feel that your immune system has been compromised, then Jiaogulan is for you. Maybe you just want to strengthen your immune system in preparation for changing seasons or upcoming winter – The Immortality Herb can definitely help you.
3. Digestive Health
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum can do wonders for your gut. Experts say that Jiaogulan can protect the gastrointestinal tract from damage caused by toxins and prevent ulcers. Drinking Immortality Herb Tea may also be a natural remedy for constipation and it will help balance the bacteria in your gut, leading to better health altogether.
4. Heard Defender
With so many deaths related to coronary heart disease, it is a relief to know that Jiaogulan can offer your heart the natural protection it needs. Numerous studies have demonstrated that Jiaogulan can reduce LDL cholesterol while raising the good HDL cholesterol in the blood. Not only it can normalize the cholesterol levels, there is evidence that The Immortality Herb can also normalize blood pressure levels. This phenomena has not been fully understood yet, but the active ingredients help dilate and relax the blood vessels, thus improving the blood flow through the arteries.
5. Mood-lifter
Despite what it sounds, it is not a recreational drug that will make you “happy” for some time and then you are down, lower then before. A cup of warm The Immortality Herb tea, just like many other herbal teas, can help you restore mental balance and wash away the stress and anxieties of the day. Nobody claims that it will help you deal with serious cases of stress and anxiety, but if you are feeling a little blue, it may just make you smile.
6. Good Night Sleep
The Chinese drank Jiaogulan tea not only in the morning to boost their energy levels, but also in the evening, after a long day at work. This helped them relax and settle down their excited senses to a good night’s sleep. As of yet, there were no scientific studies done to prove how The Immortality Herb can benefit one’s sleep. However, given it’s long history of use and the amount of positive feedback received, this should not be dismissed lightly.
If you have trouble falling asleep, it is certainly worth giving The Immortality Herb tea a chance. Just brew a cup 30 minutes of so before your bedtime and see the magic for yourself.
7. Weight Loss
I can just imagine that you want to skip this part because so many products make this claim, but I urge you to read through, its quite interesting. One clinical study was published in 2006 which proved that Jiaogulan can help people suffering from fatty liver as well as generally lowering their body mass index.
As mentioned earlier, The Immortality Herb will normalise cholesterol levels which in return will assist your body in losing that extra weight.
Also, like most healthy teas, if taken instead of calorie-loaded energy drinks and sodas, Jiaogulan Tea will naturally help you in shaping that perfect waistline. Do not forget that Gynostemma Pentaphyllum will also give you an energy boost and increase in stamina, so you can push your limits farther in the gym or on the track.
There is no quick and easy way to sustainable weight loss, but in combination with a healthy lifestyle and balanced exercise, Jiaogulan can help you in the long run.
8. Rejuvenation
Jiaogulan is an excellent source of natural antioxidants. What does that mean? Active ingredients in The Immortality Herb will prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. The powerful antioxidants like glutathione and superoxide dismutase will rejuvenate the cells not only in your body, but in your skin, thus making your young on the inside and well as on the outside.
Another research suggests that taking Jiaogulan tea or capsules can prevent one’s skin from damage caused by extreme UV exposure.
Taking Jiaogulan daily for two month will result in reduced signs of aging including fatigue, insomnia, memory loss, diarrhea and poor balance.
Jiaogulan is called The Immortality Herb for a good reason, it was brought to scientific attention back in the 70s that regions of Thailand and China where it was consumed regularly showed much higher longevity numbers and overall healthier lives.
9. Respiratory Health
Jiaogulan is a natural remedy for many respiratory conditions including asthma, cough and bronchitis. Over 90% of the subjects in a clinical study for chronic bronchitis showed considerable signs of improvement after taking Jiaogulan extracts. Traditional Chinese medicine used Gynostemma Pentaphyllum as an expectorant, because it helped clear mucus build-up in one’s airways, making you breath easier.
10. Normalizing Blood Sugar
A group of Vietnamese researchers conducted a study about the effects Gynostemma Pentaphyllum had on insulin sensitivity. For one month subjects with type 2 diabetes were given 6 grams of Jiaogulan tea daily. At the end of the study the researchers concluded that The Immortality Herb tea improved insulin sensitivity for every one of them.
11. Anti Cancer
A cancer survivor started growing Jiaogulan after having first hand experience with The Immortality Herb. After numerous chemotherapies she was “barely surviving” and then with help of Jiaogulan tea, now she is living a very active life that some of us “healthy people” would envy. And this is just one example of the thousands out there.
In the late 2016 the Chinese researchers tried to determine the anti-cancer benefits of Gynostemma Pentaphyllum and its active ingredients. The researchers found that numerous gypenosides possessed by Gynostemma Pentaphyllum had anti-cancer effects ranging from preventing the spread of cancer cells to actually killing the cells directly. The research concluded that Jiaogulan had numerous potentially curative effects for cancer patients.
Availability of Jiaogulan
The Immortality Herb, also known as Jiaogulan, is generally taken in the form of a tea. However, it is also available in the form of capsules. It is advisable to look for standardized Jiaogulan capsules with the maximum content of active ingredients. This way you will get a fixed dose every time you take a capsule and you most likely will feel the benefits much sooner.
You can purchase Jiaogulan Tea and Jiaogulan Capsules directly from our shop, or from Amazon here.
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