👍 Gynostemma pentaphyllum

by Sarah on September 18, 2022 in Cucurbitaceae

Traditional Herbs from Gynostemma pentaphyllum

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Brew \u00bd-\u00be tsp jiaogulan tea powder in 1 cup of hot water, let sit for 15 minutes.
Drink 3 times per day.

What is Gynostemma pentaphyllum Looks like??

Parts of Gynostemma pentaphyllum that could be used

All Parts of the Plant

Gynostemma pentaphyllum Distribution

iaogulan is widespread in South Asia, East Asia and Papua New Guinea. This plant is known as a herbal medicine because it has strong antioxidant and adaptogenic effects which are believed to increase longevity and has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. Several pharmacological studies show a number of benefits of jiaogulan. Apart from that, the shoots and young stems can be consumed and made into tea and cosmetic ingredients.
Agroecology of Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Grows at an altitude of 300-3,200 m above sea level with an optimal temperature of 15-30 °C. Grows quickly in warm, moist, shaded climates and well-drained soil. Usually found in forests or roadsides.
Morphology of Gynostemma pentaphyllum

The stem is small in diameter and thin, cylindrical, filled with fine longitudinal grooves.
Leaves are oval, compound, composed of 5-7 leaves, wide at the base, tapering at the tip of the leaf. Dark green at the top and green bright on the bottom, serrated edge.
Greenish white flowers, male and female located on different plants.
Fruit round, diameter 5-6 mm, smooth surface, green when young and black when ripe
Heart-shaped seeds with a diameter of about 4 mm, grayish brown.

Cultivation of Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Generative propagation through seeds.
Seeds are soaked in warm water for 24 hours and sown in loose soil.
Each planting hole contains 2-3 seeds. Seeds germinate 2-6 weeks after sowing.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum, more details :

Chemical Content of Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Flavonoids, ombuin, ergostanol, sitosterol, stigmasterol, saponin, cholestanol, acetylenic sterol, routine, allantoin, vitexin, amino acids.
Benefits of Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Treats asthma, bronchitis, cardiovascular disease, cancer, improves blood circulation, stimulates liver function, improves the immune system, lowers blood sugar and cholesterol
Simplisia of Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Take enough fresh leaves and wash them thoroughly with running water.
Cut the leaves into small pieces then dry them at room temperature and cover them with a black cloth. Dry until they are evenly dry.
After drying, grind the leaves until they become powder then pack it in a closed container

Another Facts for Gynostemma pentaphyllum :

Synonym of Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Alsomitra cissoides� M.Roem., Alsomitra laxa� (Wall.) M.Roem., Gynostemma blumei� Hassk.
Habitus of Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Creepers. Annual or annual vines, reaching 8 m high
Habitat of Gynostemma pentaphyllum