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Jiaogulan

Gynostemma pentaphyllum (leaf)

Herbadaptogenmetabolicstresstraditional

Jiaogulan is often called ‘southern ginseng’ in folk tradition. It’s used as an adaptogen-style tea for stress resilience and general wellness, sometimes included in metabolic support routines.

Key Benefits

Adaptogen-style support for stress resilience (traditional)
Used for general wellness and energy balance
Sometimes used in metabolic support routines (evidence mixed)

Common Issues It May Help With

stress support
fatigue support (traditional)
general wellness support

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: 1 tsp dried leaf per cup, steep 10–15 min; 1–2x/day
Taste can be bitter—blend with mint or licorice root if desired
Consistent daily use is more common than one-off dosing

Taste / Notes

Green, slightly bitter, mildly sweet aftertaste for some.

Evidence Level

Early research suggests potential metabolic and antioxidant effects; strong clinical conclusions are limited.

Cautions

Use caution with autoimmune conditions or immunosuppressant therapy. Avoid in pregnancy unless guided.

Interactions

Possible interaction with immunosuppressants and blood sugar meds (monitor if diabetic).

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