Gynostemma pentaphyllum is also known as Gynostemma pentaphyllum in rural areas

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a climbing plant of the genus Gynostemma pentaphyllum in the Cucurbitaceae family, also known as Gynostemma pentaphyllum. The whole plant can be used as medicine. Harvested in autumn, it has the effects of anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, relieving cough and reducing phlegm. Gynostemma pentaphyllum is commonly found in rural areas. It has many names in rural areas, such as Wuye Dou, Sweet Vine, Seven-leaf Ginseng, Gongluo Guodi, Roots All Over, and Seven-leaf Ginseng. They are mostly regarded as weeds and disliked by others.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum origin

Gynostemma pentaphyllum has strong vitality and is widely distributed in rural areas of my country. Most of them grow on the edges of farmland and grow very quickly. In addition, it also grows in sparse forests and shrubs on hillsides. The main producing areas of Gynostemma pentaphyllum are China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and other countries. The best sowing period for plants is February-April in spring or September-October in autumn.

What Gynostemma pentaphyllum looks like

There are many varieties of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, such as Gynostemma pentaphylla, Gynostemma pentaphylla, Gynostemma pentaphylla, Gynostemma pentaphylla, etc. It is a grass climber with thin and branched stems, filmy or papery leaves, dioecious flowers, and a bitter taste after entering the mouth.