Health benefits of Gynostemma pentaphyllum tea

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a common plant in China and some countries in Asia It has many uses, including herbal tea, and has health promoting and anti-aging effects It is an adaptive and antioxidant, including protein, minerals, vitamins and amino acids and other nutrients Although similar to ginseng, the study found that the health benefits of Gynostemma pentaphyllum in many ways than ginseng Chinese scientists have found that Gynostemma pentaphyllum can enhance the ability of liver and muscle to turn sugar into energy (not fat) This can reduce total cholesterol levels by reducing bad cholesterol in the blood and increasing the amount of good cholesterol Gynostemma pentaphyllum can also prevent platelet aggregation in the blood and cause a cholesterol like effect Gynostemma pentaphyllum can regulate blood pressure A study of 225 patients in the United States found that the effective rate of Gynostemma pentaphyllum in regulating blood pressure was as high as 82%, 46% higher than that of ginseng, and only slightly lower than indamine (93%) Gynostemma pentaphyllum has a balance effect on the nervous system It calms the over stimulated or hyperactive system and activates the depressed system A recent study found that 90-95% of the volunteers who ate Gynostemma had improved their sleep This herbal medicine can also enhance strength, endurance and human response time, so it is an ideal tonic for athletes In addition, it helps to strengthen the ability to cope with stress A scientific study of 1300 healthy people (many over 50 years old) has found that Gynostemma pentaphyllum can increase the secretion of superoxide dismutase, an antioxidant that can prolong life In fact, taking 20 mg of Gynostemma pentaphyllum daily for a month can restore superoxide dismutase to the level of its youth, and reduce the amount of superoxide free radicals and hydrogen peroxide in the blood Other health benefits of Gynostemma pentaphyllum tea can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and stroke by reducing cholesterol and free radicals in the blood, reducing psychological stress and blood pressure Other benefits of the herbal include stimulation of lymphocyte activity, as well as resistance to the formation of cancer cells.