What is the best combination for Jiaogulan?

From ancient times to the present, people's understanding of traditional Chinese medicine has become more and more thorough with the passage of time. Plants that were not included in traditional Chinese medicine in the past have also been included in the ranks of traditional Chinese medicines, and have played very good roles in actual treatments. Take Gynostemma pentaphyllum for example, it is a traditional Chinese medicinal material with a long history and many benefits. So what is the best combination for Jiaogulan?

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is known as the "Southern Ginseng". It not only contains saponins comparable to ginseng, but also has a wider range of indications than ginseng. It is also called "plant soft gold" and "gospel grass" by foreign media.

1. Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Cassia tora and Sophora japonica flower drink

15 grams of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, 10 grams each of Cassia seed and Sophora japonica flower. Put the three Chinese herbal medicines into a pot together, add water and boil for 30 minutes, remove the residue and take the juice, add appropriate amount of honey, and take it twice a day, morning and evening.

Efficacy: lower blood lipids, soften blood vessels, lower blood pressure; used for hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, hypertension, etc.

2. Gynostemma pentaphyllum hawthorn tea

15 grams of Gynostemma pentaphyllum and 20-30 grams of Hawthorn. Put the above ingredients into a pot, add water and boil for 30 minutes or brew with boiling water for 5-10 minutes, remove the residue and take the juice, drink it frequently instead of tea, and finish it on the same day.

Efficacy: Anti-aging, lowering blood lipids, can be used for hyperlipidemia

3. Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Eucommia tea

15 grams of Gynostemma pentaphyllum and 10 grams of Eucommia ulmoides leaves. , brew with boiling water above 85 degrees. This recipe uses both to lower blood pressure.

Efficacy: Gynostemma pentaphyllum can clear away heat and calm the nerves; used for hypertension, dizziness, headache, restlessness, insomnia and irritability

4. Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Eucommia ulmoides and Apocynum venetum tea

3 grams of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, 3 grams of Eucommia ulmoides, and 3 grams of Apocynum venetum tea, brew with boiling water above 85 degrees, once in the morning, noon, and evening. The three ingredients in this prescription can reduce three highs.

Efficacy: Eucommia ulmoides can regulate blood pressure, nourish the liver and kidneys, and strengthen the bones and muscles; Cyclocarya paliurus can secrete insulin and regulate blood sugar; Gynostemma pentaphyllum nourishes yin and replenishes deficiency, has the effects of clearing blood lipids, protecting the liver and detoxifying.