Wang, C. et al. A preliminary observation of preventive and blocking effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb) Makino on esophageal cancer in rats. Hua Xi Yi..
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Jiaogulan Preparation:Jioagulan is consumed as a tea, as capsules or simply raw or dried. Opinions vary on the method of preparation as a tea and..
Jiaogulan is first and foremost a delicious tea and is widely consumed purely for the taste. However, research suggests that is may also be beneficial..
Jiaogulan (latin: Gynostemma Pentaphyllum) is low growing five-leafed vine in the same family as cucumber plants and a variety of gourds. The leaves of the..
Jiaogulan: Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also called jiaogulan (Chinese: 绞股蓝; pinyin: jiǎogǔlán, literally “twisting-vine-orchid”) is an herbaceous vine of the family Cucurbitaceae (cucumber or gourd family) indigenous..
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