Chinese Herbalism
Jiaogulan
Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Also known as Southern Ginseng, Immortal Herb, jiǎo gǔ lán.
Jiaogulan acts primarily as: Adaptogen, Antioxidant, Cardiotonic, Hypoglycemic, Hepatoprotective, Immunomodulator. Secondary actions include Anti-inflammatory, Antineoplastic, Hypolipidemic, Expectorant.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Involuntary sweating
- Liver disease
- Neck edema
- Chest tightness
- Hyperlipidemia
- Respiratory infection
- Inflammation
- Chronic bronchitis
- Cancer support
- Fatigue
- Pharyngeal pain
- Tinnitus
- High cholesterol
- Trauma
- Obesity
- Stress
- Cardiovascular disease
- Oxidative stress
- Insomnia
- Abdominal distension
- Insulin resistance
- Muscle twitches
- Type 2 diabetes
- Tumors
- High blood pressure
- Hematuria
- Migraine
- Burnout
- Bronchitis
- Cardiac weakness
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Extract | Extract 200-400mg 1-2x/day | 200-400 mg |
| Tea (dried leaf 2-6g/day) |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Jiaogulan acts primarily as: Adaptogen, Antioxidant, Cardiotonic, Hypoglycemic, Hepatoprotective, Immunomodulator. Secondary actions include Anti-inflammatory, Antineoplastic, Hypolipidemic, Expectorant.
indications. Jiaogulan is traditionally indicated for: Involuntary sweating, Liver disease, Neck edema, Chest tightness, Hyperlipidemia, Respiratory infection, Inflammation, Chronic bronchitis, Cancer support, Fatigue, Pharyngeal pain, Tinnitus, High cholesterol, Trauma, Obesity, and 28 further conditions.
safety-cautions. Jiaogulan - Contraindications: Autoimmune diseases, Bleeding disorders | Side effects: Nausea, Diarrhea | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy; not considered safe during lactation.
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