Using Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Ganoderma lucidum to boil water or make tea can treat hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia and fatty liver. Has the effects of protecting liver, detoxicating, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipid and blood sugar.
The main effective components of Gynostemma pentaphyllum are Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponin, Gynostemma pentaphyllum glycoside (polysaccharide), water-soluble amino acids, flavonoids, vitamins, trace elements and minerals.