Gynostemma, also known as "Jiaogulan" and "longevity tea", is a vine-like climbing plant belonging to the cucumber and squash family that grows wild in many countries of the world. 'Asia. The plant was first used as a food, and is now widely consumed as tea.
Gynostemma is used to fight high cholesterol, high blood pressure and improve heart function. It is also used to strengthen the immune system, increase strength and endurance, increase resistance to environmental stress, improve memory, and prevent hair loss.
Dosage and directions for use:
Hot infusion: generally you need 10-15g of herbs for 500ml of water
Pour hot water over the herbs and let steep for 5 to 15 minutes.
Filter and serve hot
Decoction: generally it takes 10-25 g of herbs for 500 ml of water.
Simmer the herbs in boiling water for 20 minutes to 5 hours.
Format: delivered in a kraft packaging, 45g
Ingredients: Gynostemma contains amino acids, vitamins and minerals, including selenium, magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron, potassium, manganese and phosphorus.
Brand: Harmonic Arts
Origin: outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Precaution:
- Do not take gynostemma if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not take gynostemma if you are taking medicines to thin the blood, or see your doctor if you want to.
- Do not take gynostemma if you have an autoimmune disease or if you are taking immunosuppressive drugs since gynostemma stimulates and strengthens the immune system.
