Gynostemma Pentaphyllum
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Gynostemma Pentaphyllum
Other Names: Amachazuru, Jiaogulan, Miracle Grass, Southern Ginseng, Vitis pentaphyllum
Introduction
Gynostemma is a powerful adaptogenic herb used by the Chinese for centuries as a "cure-all" herb. This anti-aging herb and more is also referred to as "southern ginseng". Gynostemma is widely used in China as an anti-aging herb, or a tonic to treat bronchitis, strengthen the body, reduce fatigue, improve sexual vigor, and reinforce overall health.
Gypenosides-The Active Ingredients
Gynostemma contains a 82 saponins known as gypenosides. The structure of the gypenosides is very similar to ginsenosides found in ginseng. There are 3-4 times as many saponins in jiaogulan as there are in ginseng. Some of those saponins are turn into Ginsenosides when taken into the body. This greater number of gypenosides maybe why Gynostemma is more powerful than panax Ginseng as an adaptogen.
Gynostemmamay may help regulate fat metabolism, maintain normal cholesterol levels and maintain a healthy blood pressure.
Benefits of Gynostemma
Gynostemma provide antioxidant protection for cells and membranes, and may help slow the aging process. Gynostemma has been shown in several studies to increase the production of superoxide dismutase (SOD) or glutathione peroxidase, lowering levels of oxidized lipids, decreasing free radical damage and proliferation, and inhibits the effects of UV radiation damage. A 1993 study from Loma Linda University found that Saponins from Jiaogulan decreased the production of free radicals in immune cells, protected biomembranes from oxidative injury, and improved the functioning of vascular cells.
Gypenosides derived from Gynostemma pentaphyllum suppress Nitric Oxide synthesis by inhibiting iNOS enzymatic activity. Inhibition of iNOS protein expression appears to be at the transcriptional level, since gypenosides decreased the NF-kappaB activity in a dose-dependent manner.
Scientific studies have show jiaogulan's ability to lower serum cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL (bad cholesterol), while increasing HDL (good cholesterol).
Gynostemma has been widely reported to be effective in maintaining healthy blood pressure. Studies have shown that Gynostemma improves cardiovascular health by releasing nitric oxide in the body, which helps to relax the coronary blood vessels.
Gynostemma is a powerful adaptogen. This regulatory effect on bodily functions can help bring balance to the body under a wide range of stressful circumstances, enhance physiological functions, aiding the body to recover from illness, stress and fatigue, restore homeostasis to the body's various systems, which includes the cardiovascular, digestive, nervous, immune and reproductive systems.
An research published in American Journal of Chinese Medicine has found that Gynostemma pentaphyllum helped preserve immune function in rats receiving gamma-ray bombardment, suggesting that the herb may help cancer patients who are undergoing radiation therapy. Gynostemma's ability to stimulate nitric oxide release, which elicits vasodilation maybe useful in sexual enhancement.
Studies have indicated that Gynostemma has a double-direction, regulating, adaptogenic influence on the central nervous system. It is calming when one is overexcited and stimulating when one is depressed.
Recomended Dosage for Gynostemma
For lowering Cholesterol, take 10mg to 20mg of 100% Gypnosides, 3 times a day.
For maintainance of health take between 30mg to 150mg per day, depending on individual needs.
Gynostemma appear to be safe even at large quantity.
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