Exclusive | “Herb of Immortality” may be more beneficial than green tea: “Few in the United States know”

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You have heard of Ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba: These Chinese herbs are widely used to improve cognitive function, increase energy and reduce stress.

But you probably don’t be aware of Jiaogulan. This so -called “immortality grass” is less well -known is turning to its potential to increase metabolism, reduce cholesterol and reduce inflammation while promoting longevity.

“Few people in the United States know it,” said Dr. Michael Aziz, an internist and specialist in regenerative medicine certified by the New York Board in The Post.

Aziz, which consumes 900 milligrams of Jiaogulan daily, pour tea into the science behind the vineyard plant.

What is Jiaogulan?

Jiaogulan, growing in the mountainous and wooded areas of Asia, is officially known as Gynostemma Pentaphyllum and is not officially not “south ginseng” or “miraculous grass.”

Although used in popular medicine for centuries, Jiaogulan has increased in popularity in the last ten years.

It is mainly found in herbal tea and dietary supplements.

“Jiaogulan’s tea has a very high orac value (antioxidant capacity). It is eight times higher than what is found in green tea,” said Aziz, author of “The Ag Sless Revolution.”

Aziz suggests to make one or two teaspoons of dry jiaogulan tea leaves in 250 milliliters of water, tense and carry.

It describes the taste as bitter but slightly sweet, while others call it “earthy”.

The bitterness comes from Jiaogulan’s soaps, organic chemicals believed that they contained the key to the health benefits of the plant.

“The bitter taste and the cold nature of [jiaogulan] They are especially effective in erasing heat and detoxifying the body, which makes it beneficial for conditions such as viral hepatitis, chronic gastroenteritis, chronic bronchitis, “wrote researchers in the January edition of The Journal of Functational Foods.

“The sweet taste of [jiaogulan] It feeds the heart and protects the liver, better benefits Qi and blood, and is more effective against hyperlipidemia, hypertension, fatty liver, insomnia and headaches. “”

How does Jiaogulan benefit health?

Jiaogulan contains gypenosides, a type of saponin.

Gypenosides are structurally similar to the ginsenosids found in the Ginseng.

Gipenosides “stimulate the protein cinasa activated by AMP, an enzyme that plays a central role in maintaining cell energy balance. They have antioxidant effects,” Aziz explained.

“They also improve insulin signaling and improve the function of mitochondria, which are the batteries of our cells,” he added. “These are some of the badges of aging that affect longevity.”

Aziz said that Jiaogulan has been shown to have anticancer properties and also helps reduce blood pressure.

What are the potential side effects?

Jiaogulan is considered safe for consumption, Aziz said.

The most common side effects are nausea and diarrhea, and less often, vomiting, dizziness, blurred vision or tinnitus.

People who take medication must consult with a healthcare provider before adding Jiaogulan to their daily routine, as the supplement can interact with drugs.

“Diabetics need to be careful and adjust medicines with the help of their doctors if they drink massive amounts of” Jiaogulan’s tea because it can decrease blood sugar, Aziz advised.