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More research is needed. Jiaogulan is an herbal dietary
supplement and not a medicine, treatment or cure.
Southern Ginseng!
Song W.M. et al.
Comparison of the adaptogenic effects of Jiaogulan and Ginseng. Zhon Cao Yao. China. 1992
Synopsis: The popular herb Ginseng is the most
frequently cited example of an adaptogen. The Chinese often refer to Jiaogulan
as "southern Ginseng" because it grows in the southern provinces of China and is
reported to have properties similar to Ginseng. Dr. Song from china studied
Jiaogulan and Ginseng in side by side studies and reported that Jiaogulan has
demonstrated adaptogenic properties similar to Ginseng.
Over 82 Saponins!
Takemoto, Tsunematsu, et al. "Studies on the
Constituents of Cucurbitaceae Plants." Yakugakuzasshi. Japan 1987.
Dr. Takemoto and his team analyzed Jiaogulan
for its chemical compounds. He identified 82 different saponins in
Jiaogulan. (Note that more recent research has identified at least five more)
Saponins are often associated with adaptogens. By comparison Ginseng has only 28
saponins. Saponins increase blood supply to the internal organs through enhanced
cardio-vascular function. (see our link on cardio-vascular research) As the internal organs are better nourished and more
active due to increased blood flow they tend to naturally return to a normal
state.
Adapting to stress!
Zhou, S.R. "A preliminary study on the effects
of Gynostemma pentaphyllum on endurance, spontaneous motor activity and
superoxide dismutase in mice." Asia Pacific Journal of Pharmacology 1990.
Dr. Zhou reported in the Asia Pacific Journal of
Pharmacology that in studies with mice he found improved endurance and
resistance to a variety of stress factors including oxygen deprivation, forced
exercise overloads, electric shock and high temperatures when the mice received
gypenosides (the medical term for chemical derivations from Gynostemma
pentaphyllum.)
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Athletic performance!
Zhang, Yi-Qun et al. "Immediate effects of a
gypenosides-containing tonic on the echocardiography of healthy persons of
various ages. " Journal of Guiyang Medical College 1993.
In a study involving over 300 professional
athletes researchers at the Guiyang medical college found that the athletes
reported feeling more vigorous and alert, quicker reflexes and less nervousness
when they received a oral tonic containing gypenosides. A control group received
the tonic without the gypenosides and did not report the same effects.
Insomnia!
Liu, Jialiu, et al. "Overall
health-strengthening effects of a gypenosides-containing tonic in middle
-aged and aged persons." Journal of Guiyang Medical College
1993.
A research group led by Dr. Jialiu Liu, the
foremost expert on Jiaogulan, found the seniors and middle aged people who
receive gypenosides had reduced stress induced insomnia. They studied 112 people
and reported a 89% - 95% effectiveness rate in improving the quality of sleep.
Our Jiaogulan tea is produced in the highlands of Thailand
under strict organic quality control. We dry the loose leaves right there on the
farm and we ship fresh monthly to the USA to maximize potency.
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