Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a common Chinese medicine, and its aerial part is used as medicine. Most of them are harvested in autumn, which has many functions, such as invigorating qi and spleen, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, clearing away heat and detoxifying.
The appearance of Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Gynostemma pentaphyllum is actually a climbing herb, which is mostly distributed in subtropical and northern subtropical areas. Gynostemma pentaphyllum resources in China are extremely rich, mainly distributed in valleys, dense forests, hills, hillsides and humid areas in the mountainous areas of provinces south of the Yangtze River at an altitude of 300-3200m.
The stems of Gynostemma pentaphyllum are generally weak, with forks, edges, membranous leaves or paper, and shallow wavy serrations on the edges.
Wild Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Figure)
Wild Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Figure)
The germination of Gynostemma pentaphyllum is closely related to temperature. Guangxi and other places can germinate in February, and northern areas such as Shandong and Beijing need to wait until April-May.
Gynostemma pentaphyllum (fig.)
Where does Gynostemma pentaphyllum grow?
Gynostemma pentaphyllum is also called Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Gynostemma pentaphyllum. , is a climber and angiosperm of Cucurbitaceae and Gynostemma.
Gynostemma pentaphyllum is distributed in Sichuan, Yunnan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Shaanxi, Fujian and other places in China. Wild Gynostemma pentaphyllum is mainly distributed in Shengtangshan, Jinxiu County, Hunan Province and Guangxi Province.
Among them, Gynostemma pentaphyllum produced in Qinba Mountain area of Shaanxi Province has the highest quality. The content of Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponin produced in this area is as high as 65438 02.2%, so Qinba Mountain area is recognized as the global gold producing area of Gynostemma pentaphyllum.
Efficacy and function of Gynostemma pentaphyllum
1, antihypertensive effect
Gynostemma pentaphyllum has the function of dilating and softening blood vessels. If eaten properly, it can promote blood circulation, thus achieving the purpose of lowering blood pressure and preventing and treating hypertension.
2. Hypolipidemic effect
Gynostemma pentaphyllum can also reduce fat accumulation and serum cholesterol content, and can effectively prevent hyperlipidemia, cerebral embolism, myocardial infarction and other diseases.
3. Nourish the heart and soothe the nerves
Gynostemma pentaphyllum can enhance myocardial contractility and myocardial blood flow to protect the heart, and has certain curative effect on symptoms such as palpitation and insomnia.