Effects and functions of Gynostemma pentaphyllum

With the continuous improvement of living standards, many people often socialize and eat a lot of fish and meat, which easily leads to some diseases in my body. Among them, high blood lipids and high blood pressure are the most common diseases in our lives. However, we will see the ingredients of Gynostemma pentaphyllum in many therapeutic drugs, and Gynostemma pentaphyllum soaked in water can also improve the body better, but we must master the efficacy in order to better regulate the body. Let's learn about the efficacy and function of five-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Effects and functions of Gynostemma pentaphyllum

This species is used as medicine, and has the effects of anti-inflammatory, detoxification, cough and expectoration.

Jiaogulan is the most important, with the following Chinese medicinal properties:

Boiling water or brewing tea with Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Ganoderma lucidum can treat high blood pressure, high blood lipids, high blood sugar, fat

Liver diseases, etc. It has the effects of protecting the liver and detoxifying, lowering blood pressure, and lowering blood lipids and blood sugar.

The main active ingredients of Gynostemma pentaphyllum are gypenosides, gypenosides (polysaccharides), water-soluble amino acids, flavonoids, multiple vitamins, trace elements, minerals, etc.

Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family.

Nature and flavor: bitter; slightly sweet; cool in nature.

Meridians: Lung, spleen, and kidney meridians.

Efficacy: tonifies Qi and strengthens the spleen, resolves phlegm and relieves cough, clears away heat and detoxifies.

Efficacy classification: tonic medicine; expectorant medicine; heat-clearing medicine.

Indications: physical weakness; consumptive spermatorrhea; leukocytopenia; hyperlipidemia; viral hepatitis; chronic gastroenteritis; chronic tracheitis.

Dosage and Administration: For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g, grind into powder, 3-6g; or make into tea. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply on the affected area.

Harvesting and storage: It can be harvested 3-4 times in summer and autumn every year, washed and dried.

Contraindications: A small number of patients experience nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea (or constipation), dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, etc. after taking the medicine. If the above symptoms occur, you can stop taking the medicine and rest.

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of five-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum. After understanding it, we know that five-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum can play a good role in lowering blood lipids and blood pressure. Drinking it in water regularly can also play a good role in clearing away heat, detoxifying and preventing heatstroke. In this way, we can make better improvements to our body based on our own physical conditions.