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Gynostemma, Jiao Gu Lan 绞股蓝

Jiao Gu Lan (TCM)
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Gynostemma
Trimen, H., A hand-book to the flora of Ceylon (1893-1898)

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Gynostemma pentaphyllum
(Photo by Ies) (Wikimedia)

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Botanical name:
Gynostemma pentaphyllum (G. pedatum)

Parts used:
Herb

Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Sweet, Slightly Bitter

Uses:
1. Benefits Qi:

-Weakness, Fatigue, Debility

2. Clears Heat and Toxin, Relieves Inflammation:
-Gastro-duodenal Ulcer

3. Benefits Liver:
-supports Liver function

4. Moistens Lungs, Clears Phlegm:
-Cough, Asthma

5. Externally:
-applied as a paste to Liver spots


Dose:
Infusion: a heaped teaspoonful per cup.
Powder: 1–3 grams

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Main Combinations:
1. Gastro-duodenal Ulcers:
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ii. with high acidity, Gynostemma Jiao Gu Lan with ... available in PRO version
2. As a Qi tonic in deficiency:
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3. Herpes or Viral Hepatitis, Gynostemma Jiao Gu Lan with ... available in PRO version
4. Atherosclerosis:
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5. Hyperlipiemia:
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ii. Gynostemma Jiao Gu Lan with ... available in PRO version

Cautions:
1. Some people may experience fatigue, dizziness, chest congestion, sweating, sore throat, rash and increased Heart rate with use. This is usually transient and stops once the herb is discontinued.
2. May cause Stomach discomfort if taken on an empty Stomach

Main Preparations used:

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