Hidden from the world for hundreds of years…
In the mountainous regions of southern China where it grows wild…
This tonic herb is hailed as “The Herb Of Immortality.“
Folklore from distant regions spoke of an energizing tonic used in a small village in the Fanjing Mountain.
Revered as a rejuvenating general health elixir, it’s said members of that village regularly lived to 100 years of age as a result of drinking this tea.
…just what was in that tea?
The Herb of Immortality
The earliest known reference of its use dates back to 1406.
Since then, modern scientific studies have shown its legend is no myth:
Dr. Tsunematsu Takemot, a Japanese scientist and herbal medicine research specialist, came across it when looking for solutions to stress-induced diseases.
Results showed compounds similar to those found in Panax ginseng(1), a known herbal tonic in China for over 2,000 years.
Called saponins or ginsenosides (which give ginseng its health producing properties), they are well-known biologically active compounds.
In fact, some of them even looked to be identical…
The Benefits Just Kept Coming
Encouraged by results in Japan, the Chinese government appointed Dr. Jiаliu Liu, M.D and a team of researchers to investigate.
They found аdарtоgеnic compounds in addition to mоrе thаn 100 different saponins, and went on to say:
“This herb from my native southern China that I believe possesses the most wide-ranging benefits for human health and wellness of any plant yet discovered. This may seem like a bold statement, but having studied this remarkable tonic herb for more than twenty years, I can assure you that there is strong scientific support to back up my passion for [it]“(2) – Dr. Jialiu Liu, M.D.
To date, over 180 UNIQUE saponins have been found in Gynostemma, along with a myriad of other beneficial compounds(3).
By now you’re probably wondering, where can I get some of this?!?
One Of The Most Powerful Longevity Tonics
Great is a word that gets thrown around and most of the time it is just hyperbole – but not when it comes to this herb.
Adaptogenic – Herbs of this class restore balance to the endocrine and immune systems, and fortify your body’s ability to adapt to stress and change.
Immune Powerhouse – It contains powerful antioxidants in addition to supporting healthy levels of white blood cells that may have been compromised from lifestyle and exposure to radiation.
Endurance and Athletics – Boost strength, stamina, endurance, and protect against the stress of physical exertion.
Metabolic – The adaptogenic balancing effect stays true for your digestive system, helping the body to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. The saponins help to cleanse and remove toxins from the intestines and stomach.
Liver and Cardio – By increasing one especially potent antioxidant in the liver, it boosts your body’s defenses against free radical damage, earning its place as a revered longevity tonic. Gynostemma also increases coronary blood flow, decreases vascular resistance, and has the ability to release nitric oxide in the blood vessels which helps them to relax.
Ideal for Anyone looking to generally improve their health and vitality.
If you are experiencing stress, looking for more energy, or wanting to increase adaptability and immune function…
To your health this October,
The Jing Herbs Team
References:
- Blumert M, Liu J. China’s Immortality Herb. Badger, California: Torchlight Publishing, Inc; 1999.
- “History of Jiaogulan.” Majestic Herbs, https://www.majesticherbs.com/history-of-jiaogulan/.
- Chen, Po-Yen, et al. “New Dammarane-Type Saponins from Gynostemma Pentaphyllum.” Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), MDPI, 8 Apr. 2019, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6480664/.
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