It can also be called Radix Hedysari, Radix Hedysari, Radix Hedysari, and small bitter medicine. , belonging to bergamot family.
The origin is mainly distributed in Hunan, Hubei, Yunnan, Guangxi and other provinces, and it is called "Southern Ginseng".
Gynostemma pentaphyllum is slightly sweet; It is cool in nature and enters the lung, spleen and kidney meridians.
The main effective components of Gynostemma pentaphyllum include Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponin, Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponin (polysaccharide), water-soluble amino acids, flavonoids, vitamins, trace elements and minerals.
Boiling water or making tea with Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Ganoderma lucidum can treat hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia and fatty liver. Has the effects of protecting liver, detoxicating, lowering blood pressure, reducing blood fat and blood sugar. However, it should be noted that a few patients have symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension and diarrhea (or constipation), dizziness and tinnitus after taking the medicine. If the above symptoms appear, you can stop taking a rest.
About harvesting and storage: it can be harvested 3-4 times a year in summer and autumn, and washed and dried before use.