Gynostemma Extract
Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also called jiaogulan, literally "stranded blue plant", is a dioecious, herbaceous climbing vine of the family Cucurbitaceae(cucumber or gourd family) indigenous to the southern reaches of China, northernVietanam, southern Korea, and Japan. Jiaogulan is best known as an herbal medicine reputed to have powerful antioxidant and adaptogenic effects purported to increase longevity. Pharmacological research has indicated a number of therapeutic qualities of jiaogulan, such as lowering cholestrol and high blodd pressure, and strengthening immunity.