Jiaogulan

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Overview

Jiaogulan, Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a type of Chinese Herb from the Gourd family.

 

Part Used

 Leaves

Health Benefits of Jiaogulan

Cardiovascular System

 Jiaogulan may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting. 

 Jiaogulan may lower elevated Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients.  [1]

 Jiaogulan may accelerate recovery from Stroke.  [2]

Digestive System

 Jiaogulan may help to prevent Ulcers - Gastric.  [3]

Immune System

 Jiaogulan may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Colon.  [4]

 Jiaogulan may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Gliomas.  [5]

 Jiaogulan may reduce Inflammation.  [6]

 Jiaogulan may counteract the ability of Leukoplakia to progress to Mouth Cancer.  [7]

 Jiaogulan may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Liver.  [8]

 Jiaogulan may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Cancer - Lung cells.  [9]

 Jiaogulan may inhibit the of Cancer - Tongue.  [10]

Metabolism

 Jiaogulan is a potent Antioxidants.  [11]

 Jiaogulan may lower elevated Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels.  [12]

 Jiaogulan may lower total serum Cholesterol levels:  [13]

 Jiaogulan may increase High Density Lipoproteins levels. 

 Jiaogulan may lower Low Density Lipoproteins levels. 

 Jiaogulan may lower elevated Blood Sugar in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [14]

 Jiaogulan may be a useful adjunct treatment for (nonalcoholic) Fatty Liver.  [15]

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