Jiaogulan
Southern ginseng
Updated
Overview
Southern ginseng
Latin name : Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Feuilles
- Preparation Forms
- tisane, extrait sec, gelule
- Active Compounds
- gypenosides, saponines, flavonoides
Therapeutic Properties
- Adaptogen
- Powerful antioxidant
- Hypocholesterolemic
Recommended Dosage
2-4g leaves as tea 2-3x/day
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended