What are the effects of Chinese medicine Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Gynostemma pentaphyllum has a cold nature and is mainly used to clear away heat and detoxify, strengthen the spleen and resolve phlegm. Some people compare the effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum to ginseng. Therefore, it can be seen that Gynostemma pentaphyllum has great effects. For example, it can prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular atherosclerosis, prevent excessive blood adhesion and thrombosis, lower blood lipids, blood sugar and blood pressure, and prevent the risk of high incidence of hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases. At the same time, it acts on the myocardium, strengthens its contractile function, reduces myocardial ischemia, and prevents myocardial infarction. The chemicals it contains can protect the liver, enhance the body's immunity, and regulate human physiological functions.

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

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

(3) Calming the mind and nourishing the soul, delaying aging, improving mental activity, and enhancing brain function.

(4) Activates normal human cells, reduces obesity, strengthens the spleen and stomach, relieves fatigue, has sedative, hypnotic, anti-stress effects, and treats 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, anti-gastric ulcer and tumor.

Generally speaking, Gynostemma pentaphyllum has no side effects, but a very small number of people experience physical discomfort after taking it. Because of its cold nature, people with weak stomach and intestines and poor physical constitution should not take it too much, as it will cause diarrhea and make the body weaker. Pregnant women should not take it as it is not good for the fetus. When using Gynostemma pentaphyllum to make tea, it is not recommended to use it with colder medicines as it is harmful to the body.