Gynostemma Leaf or Penta (Jiao Gu Lan) | Herbal Tincture
$14.00
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Gynostemma Leaf or Penta (Jiao Gu Lan) | Herbal Tincture
$14.00
Authentic Ingredients
Made in USA
Easy to Prepare
Size 1 oz (30ml)
What it is:
Gynostemma Leaf or Penta (Jiao Gu Lan) Herbal Tincture is enormously known as the best kept secret for anti-aging. Called the "Miracle Grass" or "China's Immortality Herb" for its ability to help the body in countless ways, over 5,660 scientific studies have proven the amazing longevity benefits of jiaogulan. This powerful green tea can help your circulation so you sleep better and wake up more energized, increase mental sharpness, boost your immune system, and increase your body's metabolic weight naturally. No other tea does so much.
Which concerns is it good for?
✔ Anti-aging
✔ High cholesterol
✔ High blood pressure
✔ Heart function
✔ Weak immune system
✔ Low stamina and endurance
✔ Stress and anxiety
✔ Memory loss
✔ Hair loss
Key benefits:
- Promotes vascular flexibility and encourages blood flow
- Soothes irritation
- Supports normal cholesterol levels
- Promotes normal blood sugar
- Encourages a healthy weight
- Helps with blood pressure maintenance
- Supports the immune system
- Supports liver function
- Promotes awareness and mental sharpness
- Encourages a relaxed state
Traditional Chinese medicine benefits:
- Clears heat
- Tonifies Qi
- Expels stagnation
- Enhances Yin and supports Yang
What else you need to know:
Did you know Jiaogulan is one of only 13 herbs in the world that's labeled as scientifically "adaptogenic"? This means that jiaogulan has the unique capacity to reduce the levels of stress hormones in your blood, helping you to “adapt” more easily to difficult environments, such as cold, a stressful work situation, or fatigue.
Suggested usage:
- Shake Well before each use.
- Maintenance Serving: Dissolve 1-2 droppers (1/2 tsp.) in warm water or juice 2-3 times daily.
- Augmented Serving: Take 1 full tsp. 2 to 3 times daily in warm water or juice or as directed by a qualified herbalist familiar with the use of Chinese herbs and formulas.
-To evaporate alcohol place in hot water.
100% Premium Gynostemma Pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan)
Dosage for Pets
Administer as per your veterinarian's guidance, adjusting dosage to match your pet's size and specific needs.
Typically given as a daily supplement, this works best when integrated into a holistic health plan.
One dropper full equals 1/4 tsp.
- Under 30lbs half dropper 1-3x/day
- 30 - 60 Ibs one dropper 1-3x/day
- 60 - 120lbs 1.5 droppers 1-3x/day
- Over 120lbs 2 droppers 1-3x/day
Frequently asked questions
What is Jiao Gu Lan?
Jiao Gu Lan, or jiaogulan, is the leaf of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, a climbing vine often called penta. In China it has earned nicknames like miracle grass and China's immortality herb because of its long use as a longevity tonic. Our tincture is a single herb extract, so you get jiaogulan on its own rather than mixed into a formula.
What is Jiaogulan traditionally used for?
In Chinese medicine jiaogulan is said to clear heat, tonify Qi, move stagnation, and nourish Yin while supporting Yang. People traditionally take it as a daily tonic to support energy and stamina, a calm and clear mind, healthy circulation, and the immune system, and as part of a long-term approach to healthy aging.
What is in the Gynostemma tincture?
The only herb is 100 percent premium Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also known as jiaogulan. There are no other herbs blended in, which makes it a simple choice if you want to try this one plant by itself or add it alongside a formula a practitioner has already given you.
How do I take Jiao Gu Lan tincture?
Shake the bottle well before each use. For the maintenance serving, add 1 to 2 droppers (about 1/2 teaspoon) to warm water or juice 2 to 3 times daily. For the augmented serving, take 1 full teaspoon 2 to 3 times daily in warm water or juice. Many people like to take it with breakfast as part of a morning routine.
Is jiaogulan an adaptogen?
Yes, jiaogulan is regarded as an adaptogen. That means it is thought to help the body adapt more easily to stressful conditions such as cold, a demanding work situation, or fatigue. It is often compared to ginseng for this reason, though it is gentler and slightly cooling in nature, so it suits people who run warm.
Who should not take Jiaogulan?
Avoid it during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless a practitioner advises it. Jiaogulan may affect blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood clotting, so if you take prescription medicines for any of these, or any other medicines, check with your doctor before starting. Stop if you notice stomach upset.
What does the tincture taste like, and can I reduce the alcohol?
Jiaogulan has a mildly bitter, slightly sweet, green taste, a bit like a strong herbal tea. It is an alcohol-based extract. To reduce the alcohol, place your dose in hot water and let it sit for a few minutes before drinking. Warm juice also works well if you find the taste too grassy.
How long should I take Gynostemma tincture?
Jiaogulan is traditionally used as an ongoing daily tonic, and like most Chinese herbs it is taken for weeks rather than days before people notice how it suits them. Each bottle holds 1 oz (30 ml). How long it lasts depends on whether you use the maintenance or augmented serving.