The efficacy and function of Gynostemma pentaphyllum and its edible method

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a commonly used Chinese medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. It has high medicinal value and plays a good role in maintaining human health. For example, it can help lower blood sugar and blood pressure. It is very effective in treating diabetes and hypertension. Moreover, after clinical observation, this Chinese medicine treatment does not produce any side effects. Below, experts will give a detailed introduction to the efficacy and effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum and how to eat it.

If the human body's immunity is not strong, it is easy to get diseases. Many Chinese medicines can effectively improve the human body's immunity. Gynostemma pentaphyllum is one of them. It has many functions for treating diseases. Let's learn about the functions and effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum and how to eat it.

The efficacy and function of Gynostemma pentaphyllum

1. Lower blood pressure, blood lipids and blood sugar.

2. Anti-atherosclerosis, inhibit thrombosis, and treat cardiovascular diseases.

3. Calm the mind, delay aging, improve mental activity and enhance brain function.

4. Activate normal human cells, inhibit obesity, strengthen the spleen and stomach, relieve fatigue, have sedative, hypnotic, anti-stress effects, and treat migraines.

5. Anti-cancer and cancer prevention, inhibiting and killing cancer cells. Enhance the activity of lymphocytes in human blood and strengthen the body's immune function.

6. Eliminate the toxic side effects of hormone drugs.

7. Anti-inflammatory, anti-intestinal, gastric ulcers and tumors.

8. It is particularly effective for constipation, and also has certain hair blackening and beauty effects.

How to eat Jiaogulan

1. Take 150 grams of fresh stems and leaves of Gynostemma pentaphyllum and 100 grams of black rice. Wash the young leaves, blanch them in boiling water, soak them in cold water, drain and chop them; wash the rice, add appropriate amount of water and cook porridge. After the porridge is cooked, add Gynostemma pentaphyllum and rock sugar, mix well and eat.

2. Take 250 grams of fresh stems and leaves of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, 50 grams of vermicelli, and 25 grams of cooked sesame seeds. Wash the fresh and tender leaves of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, blanch them in boiling salt water until cooked, rinse them in cold water, drain the water and cut them into sections. Soak the vermicelli in boiling water, rinse with cold water, drain and cut into sections. Add minced garlic, cooked sesame seeds, refined salt, vinegar, MSG, and sesame oil, mix well and eat;

3. Take 100 grams of fresh stems and leaves of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, 100 grams of chicken breast, 50 grams of fresh mushrooms, and appropriate amount of soup. Wash the young leaves of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, blanch them in boiling water, rinse them in cold water, drain and cut them into sections; wash the chicken, cut them into thin slices, and soak them briefly in wine and a small amount of water; wash the mushrooms and slice them. Bring soup to a boil over high heat, add chicken slices and blanch until cooked, then remove from the heat and serve in a bowl. Skim off the foam, add mushrooms and salt, cook until the soup boils, add cooking oil, add Gynostemma pentaphyllum, boil for another 2 minutes, scoop into the bowl with chicken slices and serve.

After the above introduction to the effects, functions and edible methods of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, everyone should know how to eat Gynostemma pentaphyllum. The value of edible Gynostemma pentaphyllum is very high, so we can choose to eat it in our daily life, but not everyone can eat it. After all, Gynostemma pentaphyllum may also have side effects on some people.

The above is the expert’s introduction to the efficacy, functions and edible methods of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. It is not difficult to see that Gynostemma pentaphyllum has many functions for maintaining human health. It has many functions, but it should be noted that not everyone can take Gynostemma pentaphyllum. For example, people with weak constitution should not take it. In addition, pregnant women should not take it.