Jiaogulan - Herb of Immortality (China)
 Gynostemma pentaphyllum originally comes from Asia and was first described in 1406 in the book "Medicinal herbs against famine".
 The Chinese province of Guizhou is said to have an above-average number of people who are over 100 years old and who attribute their vitality to the consumption of jiaogulan.
 Jiaogulan is one of the 10 most important medicinal plants in TCM (traditional Chinese medicine)!
 In some countries the fresh leaves are prepared like salad or spinach, which is the most common form of use but as tea.
 
 INGREDIENTS
 Although jiaogulan is not related to ginseng, it contains similar ingredients:
 + Flavonoids
 + Saponins
 + Polysaccharides
 + Proteins
 + Antioxidants
 + Iron
 + Zinc
 + Magnesium
 
 EFFECT
 The following effects have been proven by the INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES:
 
 + adaptogen:  the body's own regeneration process is supported. Adaptogens have a balancing effect on the hormonal balance, the immune system, blood pressure and blood sugar level.
 
 + antioxidant:  oxidative stress is reduced, cells are renewed and the aging process is slowed down
 
 + anticancerogenic : the active ingredients in Jiaogulan have a preventive effect on the development of tumors and slow down the growth of pre-existing tumors
 
 
 PREPARATION as TEA
 Boil 1 liter of water and allow to cool to 80 - 90 degrees. 
 Pour a heaping teaspoon of JIAOGULAN into the hot water and let it steep for 5 - 10 minutes.
 Jiaogulan is very productive, so very little is needed. However, if you want a stronger taste, you can add a second teaspoon.
 
 In the cold season, Jiaogulan tea is often drunk with lemon or orange and honey as a sweetener is also a good taste.
 
 Since Jiaogulan tea has no side effects, also children or pregnant women can drink this tea without any problems.