| |
Jiaogulan Anti-Cholesterol Herb
Jiaogulan lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, inhibits tumors and help protect the cellular immunity as well as providing many other health benefits as an adaptogen.
Jiaogulan improves the metabolism of the heart directly as well as enhancing the release of nitric oxide in the body, which helps to relax the coronary blood vessels. (Tanner, M.A., et al. "The direct release of nitric oxide by gypenosides derived from the herb Gynostemma pentaphyllum." Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn. Nitric Oxide 1999 Oct; 3(5):359-65.)
What makes Jiaogulan unique is the wide variety of therapeutic effects that scientists have demonstrated through their research; i.e., antioxidant protection, enhancing cardiovascular function, blood pressure and cholesterol regulation, positive influence on blood elements, strengthening immunity, etc.
In other words, getting these benefits by taking Jiaogulan might eliminate the need for taking an array of other supplements.
Health Benefits of Jiaogulan:
1. Cholesterol - Jiaogulan lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and raises HDL cholesterol. More than 20 papers have been published on the subject with effectiveness reported as ranging from 67 to 93%. It also inhibits platelet aggregation which lessens the chance of a stroke or heart attack.
2. Antioxidant - This herb has been shown in tests to lower the amount of superoxide radical and hydrogen peroxide in certain white blood cells, an excellent indicator of antioxidant activity. Jiao gu lan also has the remarkable property of increasing endogenous SOD (Superoxide Dismutase) in the body. SOD is one of the body's most important antioxidants and studies show that charting SOD levels in various animal species is a reliable indicator of their longevity. Trials in humans showed that SOD levels returned to youthful levels after taking 20 mg of Gypenosides (active principle) daily for one month.
3. Adaptogen - Jiaogulan modulates the nervous system. It calms an overexcited nervous system and stimulates a depressed one. 300 professional athletes were the subject of a study. All the athletes reported that taking this herb before competition made them vigorous and alert with quick reflexes. Yet, it also made them less nervous.
4. Insomnia - 112 cases of insomnia reported a sleep improvement of 89 to 95 percent.
5. Blood Pressure - 223 patients were divided into three groups. One group took Ginseng, the next took Jiaogulan and the last took the blood pressure medication, Indapamide. The effectiveness was rated at 46% for Ginseng, 82% for Jiaogulan and 93% for Indapamide. This herb modulates blood pressure, lowering it when it is too high and raising it when it is too low.
6. Cardiac function - Jiaogulan increases cardiac function. In a study combined with some other herbs heart stroke volume increased 37% and cardiac output increased by 21% on the average. Ejection fraction increased by 13%. Subjects had normal blood pressure which did not change although heart rate decreased by 10%.
7. White Blood Cells - Jiaogulan increases the production of white blood cells in white cell deficient patients such as those who have recently undergone chemotherapy or radiation treatments.
8. Immuno-stimulant - This herb modulates lymphocyte formation and increases lymphocyte activity. It was also found to greatly enhance the activity of NK (Natural Killer cells) in cancer patients.
9. Diabetes - A study of 46 patients with Diabetes Mellitus showed an improvement of 89% in their condition. Another study also showed satisfactory results.
10. Hepatitis B - 100 patients were given Jiao gu lan for 3 months. Effectiveness was rated at 89%. Another study of 200 patients yielded similar results. Other studies showed the ability to protect the liver from various toxic chemicals such as carbon tetrachloride.
11. Bronchitis - A study of 86 cases of chronic bronchitis had an effectiveness rate of 93%. Another study of 96 cases had a 92% effectiveness rate.
No toxic effects have been noted. It does not over stimulate like Ginseng.
Jiaogulan has been detected by scientific study to have at least eighty-two saponins. Saponins are the effective components of Jiaogulan and ginseng. These saponins are what accunts for Jiaogulan's regulatory effect on many bodily systems. Other health-supporting effects of Jiaogulan are regulation of cholesterol (lipid metabolism), increased cardiac output, better oxygen utilization, faster recovery from exercise, improving appetite, etc. Some of these effects are due to the antioxidant action of Jiaogulan.*
* Jiao gu lan, China's "Immortality" Herb, by Dr. Jialiu Liu, published 1999.
Two of the best Chinese herbs for hyperlipidemia high cholesterol are Fructus Crataegi - Shan Zha (Chinese Hawthorn) and Gynostemma Pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan). These Chinese herbs reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke by not only lowering cholesterol, but also by lowering your blood pressure.
Ingredients: JiaoGuLan (5:1 Concentrate), Shan Zha (5:1 Concentrate), Guggul in a base of Quercetin and Resveratrol.
44-6 Jiaogulan – Advanced Cholesterol 650mg 90 capsules $28.95
877-493-5987 U.S. Toll Free Order Line 9-6 Eastern
In addition to Jiaogulan, there are other adaptogenic herbs including Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Maca, etc. Although adaptogens generally function in the same way, and have a great many health-giving properties, they are not all the same
We have organized Superb Herbs Products into the following categories: Aromatherapy, Arthritis, Allergies, Cancer, Cholesterol, Cleansing, Eucalyptus Oil, Health Conditions, Herbal Formulas, High Blood Pressure, Menopause, Natural Medicine, Pet Medicine, Prostate, Sexual Vitality, Single Herbs, Vitamins, Weight Loss, and Women's Health.
For a complete list of Superb Herbs' products, visit our Site Directory A - J and K - Z.
References for Jiaogulan:
1. Practical Applications of Modern Herbal Medicine 1990;7(1):42.
2. Hunan Medicine 1991;8(5):259.
3. la Cour B, et al. Traditional Chinese medicine in treatment of hyperlipidemia. Journal of Ethnopharmacology May 1996;46(2):125-9.
4. Study of Chinese Patent Medicine 1988;10(3):25.
5. Hunan Journal of Medicine and Herbology 1991;7(2):56.
6. Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 1993;13(12):725.
7. Hunan Journal of Chinese Medicine 1993;9(4):11.
8. Journal of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine 1991;11(12):713.
9. Modern Study of Traditional Chinese Medicine, vol. IV, 3519:3556.
10. New Chinese Medicine 1988;20(4):51.
11. Modern Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs, 1997, pp. 1227-1228.
|
|
