The harm and benefits of drinking Jiaogulan

Diseases always bring us great pain. Many people in our lives hope to improve their bodies through diet. Among them, Gynostemma pentaphyllum is the most common Chinese medicinal material. It has very small side effects on the body. Only after we understand the side effects of things can we reduce the harm to the body when eating. Let’s learn about the harms and benefits of drinking Gynostemma pentaphyllum soaked in water.

The harm and benefits of drinking Jiaogulan

The harm of drinking Jiaogulan

1. The side effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum are very small. Only a very small number of people will experience symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension and diarrhea (or constipation), dizziness, blurred vision, and tinnitus after taking it. But if you stop taking it, the symptoms will disappear.

2. Pregnant women should not take Gynostemma pentaphyllum.

3. Gynostemma pentaphyllum tea is cool in nature. Do not drink it with cool things such as chrysanthemum, cassia seed, lotus leaf, etc., as it is bad for your health.

4. Gynostemma pentaphyllum tea should be brewed and drunk immediately, and cannot be left overnight, otherwise it will go bad, especially in summer.

The benefits of drinking Jiaogulan

1. Soaking Gynostemma pentaphyllum in water can help lower blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar, fight allergies, fight tumors, protect the liver, etc. It is a very good tea drink.

2. It has great benefits to the human body. Many of the nutrients it contains have health-care functions. Long-term drinking has basically no side effects.

3. It is a very health product, which can replenish qi and strengthen the spleen, prolong life, nourish the heart and calm the mind, eliminate toxins, etc. It is an ideal gift for the elderly.

4. Drinking Gynostemma pentaphyllum soaked in water can not only moisten the throat, but also has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, relieving cough and reducing phlegm. Used to treat chronic bronchitis, chronic gastroenteritis and other diseases.

Warm reminder: In folk medicine, Gynostemma pentaphyllum is used to treat hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia. It is especially effective for hyperlipidemia and is difficult to replace by other medicines and foods.

What should I pay attention to when drinking Jiaogulan

1. It is best to drink a small amount for the first time.

It is best to drink a small amount of Gynostemma tea for the first time, and then increase the amount after your body gets used to it. If you want to achieve faster results, you might as well make some strong tea and drink it, but make sure you are comfortable and have no abnormal reactions.

2. Don't drink it overnight. It's best to make it in the morning and drink it on an empty stomach when you wake up early. It's especially effective to drink a cup on an empty stomach when you wake up in the morning. It can replenish water and prevent constipation. Flush the stomach and intestines, expel toxins through bowel movements, relieve stomach irritation, and keep the stomach and intestines in optimal condition.

The above is an introduction to the harms and benefits of drinking Gynostemma pentaphyllum in water. After understanding it, we know that the side effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum are very small, but it is also easy to cause abdominal distension and nausea, and generally pregnant women are not suitable for eating Gynostemma pentaphyllum. In addition, we must use boiling water when eating Gynostemma pentaphyllum.