Jiao Gu Lan

English name: Gynostemma, Immortality herb, Southern ginseng, Five-leaf ginseng, Sweet tea vine, Jiaogulan

Latin name: Gynostemma pentaphyllum

絞股藍

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Gynostemma has been likened to ginseng because of their similar health properties. Gynostemma benefits include supplying antioxidants and enzymes that can help counteract oxidative stress and promote heart, metabolic and respiratory health. It might also act like an adaptogen to increase energy and fight fatigue.

The mountainous region of Guizhou, where Gynostemma is historically linked, is famous for its sheer number of citizens who have lived past the age of 100. The gynostemma plant is a type of vine that is native to southern China and other parts of Asia.