What are the effects and functions of Gynostemma pentaphyllum?

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is also known as the plant that grows on the ground and takes root everywhere. It is a vine plant that generally grows in subtropical regions. In China, it generally grows in the southern Qinling Mountains. This kind of Gynostemma pentaphyllum can not only be used for cooking, but also as medicine to treat various diseases. Most people soak Gynostemma pentaphyllum in water and drink it, which is very beneficial to the body. Moreover, people call it the herb of immortality, which shows how powerful its effect is. So what are the effects and functions of Jiaogulan?

The efficacy and function of Gynostemma pentaphyllum

It tastes sweet and bitter, and is slightly cold in nature. It enters the lung, spleen and kidney meridians. Tonify deficiency, clear away heat and detoxify. Used for physical weakness, consumptive disease and loss of semen, leukocytopenia, hyperlipidemia, viral hepatitis, chronic gastroenteritis, and chronic tracheitis.

1. Strengthen the stomach and intestines and promote digestion

After taking Gynostemma pentaphyllum, gastrointestinal motility speeds up, appetite increases and the ability to endure hunger and thirst is prolonged. It can cure both constipation and loose stools.

2. Nourish the brain and calm the mind

It can maintain an appropriate balance between the excitatory and inhibitory responses of the cerebral cortex and has a bidirectional regulatory effect on the central nervous system. It has excellent analgesic, hypnotic and anti-stress effects.

3. Protect the heart and pulse

On the basis of reducing myocardial wall tension and easing cerebral and peripheral vascular resistance, it can enhance heart and brain vitality, increase coronary artery flow, ease arteriosclerosis, and promote more vigorous and smoother overall circulation.

4. Lipid regulation and weight loss

Experiments have shown that the cholesterol and neutral fat levels in the body of the group that took Gynostemma pentaphyllum without abstaining from fatty foods were similar to those of the group that abstained from meat but did not take Gynostemma pentaphyllum after regular examinations. This shows that Gynostemma pentaphyllum has a benign regulatory effect on the conversion of fat in the human body.

5. Fitness strength

After taking Gynostemma pentaphyllum, people will have more physical strength and energy, will not easily get tired, and will recover easily even if they are tired, thus greatly improving work efficiency.

6. Anti-allergic

When some part of the human body is weak, it may become allergic to certain substances, causing symptoms such as bronchial asthma, skin papules, and joint pain. Gynostemma pentaphyllum is very effective in treating these diseases.

Experts have confirmed that Gynostemma pentaphyllum can prevent cell canceration in the human body and restore cancerous cells to normal. Therefore, the anti-cancer effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum is also very powerful. For women, Gynostemma pentaphyllum can also resist aging and has powerful beauty effects, so women should eat more Gynostemma pentaphyllum.