[Latin Name] Hypericum perforatum

[Plant Source] From China

[Appearance] Brown fine powder

[Specifications] 0.3% Hypericin

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is St. John's wort]

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) has a history of use as a medicine dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used for a range of illnesses, including various nervous disorders. St. John’s wort also has antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiviral properties. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it has been applied to the skin to help heal wounds and burns. St. John’s wort is one of the most commonly purchased herbal products in the United States.

In recent years, St. John’s wort has been studied extensively as a treatment for depression. Most studies show that St. John’s wort may help treat mild-to-moderate depression, and has fewer side effects than most other prescription antidepressants.

[Functions]

1. Anti-depressive and sedative properties;

2. Effective remedy for the nervous system, relaxing tension, and anxiety and lifting the spirits;

3. Anti-inflammatory

4. Improve capillary circulation

Gynostemma, also called jiaogulan, is a green leafy herb that became famous as a legendary infused “immortality tea” among certain isolated highland villages populations of southern China. This is a location where the plant naturally grows wild and where people were reported to live healthy long lives from daily consumption. Because of its remote use, it has only just recently been introduced into the Chinese herbal system and is now a popular hot tea to drink throughout Asia for its energizing and anti-fatigue effects, often used as a replacement for coffee and caffeinated teas. Containing saponin gypenosides and other constituents that exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune modulating properties, it is often compared to that of ginseng for its unique qualities.

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Aum Tea Company, Organic Jiaogulan Leaf – https://amzn.to/2ey6Mu2
Mountain Rose Herbs, Organic Gynostemma, 4oz-1lb – https://bit.ly/2ebzW2m
Dragon Herbs Gynostemma, 100caps – https://bit.ly/2ebAPYW
Gynostemma Powdered Extract, 90caps – https://bit.ly/1gccfQu
Ron Teeguarden’s Spring Dragon Longevity Tea – https://bit.ly/1gccoUd
Dragon Herbs Spring Dragon Drops – 2fl oz – https://bit.ly/1l8XCRb
Jing Herbs, Gynostemma Powdered Extract – 90caps – https://bit.ly/1gccfQu
Plum Dragon Herbs, Gynostemma (Jiao Gu Lan), 1oz-1lb – https://bit.ly/2ejlY2a

Gynostemma Tea Benefits Page: https://bit.ly/18WX8vj

Additional Sourced Info:

Botany and Cultivation – Chapter IV, from Jiaogulan “China’s Immortality Herb” by Michael Blumert: https://bit.ly/2ejeo7Y
Histochemical localization of ginsenosides in Gynostemma pentaphyllum and the content changes of total gypenosides: https://bit.ly/2eFfoO7
Immunomodulatory action of the total saponin of Gynostemma pentaphylla: https://bit.ly/2eFeAIT
Mechanistic study of the anti-cancer effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponins: https://bit.ly/2esAX84
A new dammarane-type saponin from Gynostemma pentaphyllum induces apoptosis in A549 human lung carcinoma cells: https://bit.ly/2eFED3Y
Anticancer and immunoregulatory activity of Gynostemma pentaphyllum polysaccharides: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24832985
Anti-cancer effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum: https://bit.ly/2eWKrqn
Purification, characterization and neuroprotective effects of a polysaccharide from Gynostemma pentaphyllum: https://bit.ly/2f3Ovrp
Effects of Polysaccharides from Gynostemma Pentaphyllum on Physical Fatigue: https://bit.ly/2eFfKnV
Antidepressant-like effects of standardized gypenosides: involvement of brain-derived neurotrophic factor signaling in hippocampus: https://bit.ly/2ey3QO8
Protective effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum polysaccharides: https://bit.ly/2ev5ijm
Gypenosides attenuate the development of L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia: https://bit.ly/2dyPx9y
Metabonomics Study of the Therapeutic Mechanism of Gynostemma pentaphyllum: https://bit.ly/2ey4Cec
Gypenoside XLIX, a naturally occurring gynosaponin, PPAR-alpha dependently inhibits LPS-induced tissue factor expression: https://bit.ly/2evsNdR
Antiobesity effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract (actiponin): a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23804546
Evaluation of Antidiabetic Effects of the Traditional Medicinal Plant Gynostemma pentaphyllum and the Possible Mechanisms of Insulin Release: https://bit.ly/2eFDjhy
Gynostemma pentaphyllum Tea Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: https://bit.ly/2eTZMvf

All information is for educational purposes only and is the personal view of the author; not intended as medical advice,
diagnosis or prescription. This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to cure or prevent any disease.

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Luckily there are quite a few sweeteners found in nature that are actually quite good for health. This video looks at 4 at the healthiest.

1. Stevia

Stevia is a very popular low-calorie sweetener. It’s extracted from the leaves of the South American Stevia plant.

There are several sweet compounds found in Stevia leaves, the main ones are Stevioside and Rebaudioside A.

Both are many hundred times sweeter than sugar, gram for gram, but have virtually no calories.

Some studies in humans have shown Stevia to have health benefits.

When blood pressure is high, Stevia can lower it by 6-14%.

However, it has no effect on blood pressure that is normal or only mildly elevated.

Stevia has been shown to lower blood sugar levels in diabetics, at least short term.

2. Erythritol

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is found naturally in certain fruits, and also used as a low-calorie sweetener. Sugar alcohols are like hybrids of a carbohydrate and an alcohol molecule- it doesn’t contain any ethanol though so doesn’t make you drunk.

Erythritol contains 0.24 calories per gram, or about 6% of the calories as sugar, with 70% of the sweetness.

It doesn’t spike blood sugar or insulin levels and has no effect on biomarkers like cholesterol or triglycerides.

Erythritol tastes very much like sugar, although it can have a mild aftertaste. And while studies show that it’s safe, it can cause digestive issues if you consume too much at a time.

3. Xylitol

Xylitol is also a sugar alcohol with a sweetness similar to sugar.

It contains 2.4 calories per gram, or about 2/3rds of the caloric value of sugar.

Studies have shown it has some benefits for dental health, and may also improve bone density, helping to prevent osteoporosis. It doesn’t raise blood sugar or insulin levels.

But as with other sugar alcohols, it can cause digestive side effects at high doses. Oh, and it’s highly toxic to dogs, so you might want Xylitol out of the house if you have a dog.

4. Yacon Syrup

Yacon syrup is harvested from the Yacon plant, which grows natively in the Andes in South America.

This sweetener has recently become popular as a weight loss supplement, because one study found it caused significant weight loss in overweight women. While it’s promising, one study on its own doesn’t count for much.

But what makes yacon syrup stand out is the high fructooligosaccharide content, which function as soluble fibers that feed the good bacteria in the intestine.

It can help against constipation and has various benefits due to the high amount of soluble fiber. Don’t eat too much at a time though, as it may cause digestive problems.

There are several popular sweeteners that health conscious people often eat instead of sugar. This includes coconut sugar, molasses, honey and maple syrup.

In reality they really aren’t much different from regular sugar. If you are heavily overweight or insulin resistant, large amounts of any of these is not good for you.

That’s not to say they are harmful for everyone though. In the context of a healthy, real food based diet, small amounts of these natural sugars won’t cause harm.

Further reading: https://authoritynutrition.com/4-healthy-natural-sweeteners/

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Studies mentioned in video:

Study 1: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14693305
Study 2: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14681845
Study 3: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19254816