Xiong, WS et al. Protective effects of gypenosides on experimental myocardial infarction. Zhongguo Yao Li Xue Bao. 1990 Sept,11.

Dr. Xiong studied the effects of Jioagulan on myocardial infarction. He found in an animal study that the gypenosides in Jiaogulan reduced the size of myocardial infarctions and the free fatty acids in the blood serum. He suggests that the effect is related to the strong anti-oxidative properties of Jiaogulan.