Gynostemma pentaphyllum variety classification

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a traditional Chinese medicinal material that has a very good effect on improving our body. It can play a very good role in treating hypertension and diabetes. Especially in the hot summer, regular consumption can also play a very good role in preventing heatstroke. However, many people have different comments on the taste of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Some say it is sweet and some say it is bitter. Generally, it is due to the different varieties of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Let’s take a look at the classification of Gynostemma pentaphyllum varieties.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum variety classification

There are as many as 16 varieties of Gynostemma pentaphyllum that have been counted in China. They are divided into two types based on taste: slightly bitter and bitter. The detailed names of the herbs recorded in medical books include Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Luogongcao, Five-leaf Ginseng (bitter), and Seven-leaf Gallbladder (bitter).

According to the number of leaves, Gynostemma pentaphyllum can be divided into nine-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum, seven-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum, five-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum, three-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum and two-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Among them, Tianweiran nine-leaf and seven-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum are the best, with the highest saponin content, which is 5-10 times that of five-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Three-leaf and two-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum are inferior products.

Hairy-fruited Gynostemma pentaphyllum (variant): The difference between this variant and Gynostemma pentaphyllum (original variant) is that the fruit is densely covered with stiff, short, soft hairs. It is produced in southern Yunnan, and grows in jungles at an altitude of 1400-1650 meters.

Medicinal value

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

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 entered: 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 internal 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 classification of Gynostemma pentaphyllum varieties. After understanding, we know that there are many varieties of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Different varieties have different tastes, but their conditioning effects on the body are the same. However, we must eat it frequently to achieve better results. In addition, we should also exercise more often.