More Jiaogulan

With its scientific name Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Jiaogulan belongs to cucurbit family. Its natural habitat stretches mainly on highlands & mountainous countries of south-east of Asia & south China. People living in such remote areas are said to live longer than others due to this plant consumption. That's why they are calling it "herb of immortality".

 

Also called Southern Ginseng, Jiaogulan is described in Traditional Chinese Medicine works as able to reduce cholesterol rate since XVth century (find more about this on Wikipedia ).

Let's keep in mind here that this plant is said as adaptive, and consequently, it may be a organism regulator in case of excess or insufficiency.

 

And, last but not least, after having enjoyed Jiaogulan herbal tea, try to use loose leaves & stems to strengthen a salad or to flavor a baked meal… You may also brew them a 2nd, then a 3rd time.