Category:
Plant Extracts
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Standard:
USP,In-house Standards,
Gynostemma pentaphyllum, commonly referred to as “Jiaogulan” in China, is normally grown in the mountainous regions of China and is considered a vine because of its growth pattern. It has been used for centuries as a traditional remedy for respiratory and toxic conditions and has also been associated with longevity, among other benefits.
Gynostemma pentaphyllum belongs to the family of Cucurbitaceae and has been associated with the treatment of cancer, gastric ulcers, hepatitis, respiratory diseases, and hyperlipidaemia, among other pathologies. One of the most recently discovered benefits of this herb is its antioxidant properties.