Gynostemma, Jiao Gu Lan 绞股蓝 Jiao Gu Lan (TCM) Trimen, H., A hand-book to the flora of Ceylon (1893-1898) Gynostemma pentaphyllum(Photo by Ies) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Gynostemma pentaphyllum (G. pedatum) Parts used: Herb Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Sweet, Slightly Bitter Uses: 1. Benefits Qi:-Weakness, Fatigue, Debility-helpful in Altitude sickness-immuno-suppression in chronic illness including Cancer2. Clears Heat and Toxin, Relieves Inflammation:-Chronic Gastroenteritis, Gastro-duodenal Ulcer-Viral Hepatitis, Herpes-Septicemia3. Benefits Liver:-protects and supports Liver function-lowers Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis-lowers Blood Sugar4. Moistens Lungs, Clears Phlegm:-Cough, Asthma5. Externally:-applied as a paste to Liver spots Dose: Infusion: a heaped teaspoonful per cup.Decoction: 6–12 grams;Powder: 1–3 grams Main Combinations: 1. Gastro-duodenal Ulcers:i. Gynostemma Jiao Gu Lan with Licoriceii. with high acidity, Gynostemma Jiao Gu Lan with Cuttlefish bone (Hai Piao Xiao)2. As a Qi tonic in deficiency:i. Gynostemma Jiao Gu Lan with Chinese Red Dates (Da Zao)ii. Gynostemma Jiao Gu Lan with Astragalus Huang Qi3. Herpes or Viral Hepatitis, Gynostemma Jiao Gu Lan with Gentian (Long Dan Cao), Scutellaria Huang Qin4. Atherosclerosis:i. Gynostemma Jiao Gu Lan with Curcuma Yu Jin, Salvia Dan Shenii. Gynostemma Jiao Gu Lan with Hawthorn (Shan Zha), fresh Ginger5. Hyperlipiemia:i. Gynostemma Jiao Gu Lan with Hawthorn (Shan Zha), Lotus seed (Lian Zi)ii. Gynostemma Jiao…

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