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About the Product

Jiaogulan (Chinese: 绞股蓝), also known as the “Herb of Immortality,” is a climbing plant from the cucumber family.
In China and Southeast Asia, its leaves are brewed as tea to support health and longevity.
Chemically, Jiaogulan is similar to ginseng — it contains saponin glycosides (gypenosides) with strong therapeutic properties.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it was used for conditions similar to diabetes (“Xiao Ke syndrome”) and to relieve excessive thirst.

Antidiabetic Properties

Dried twisted leaves of Gynostemma, known as the herb of immortality, in a ceramic bowl, used for brewing medicinal tea that supports blood sugar regulation and health in type 2 diabetes.

  • Improves Sensitivity

    Increases tissue sensitivity to insulin.

  • Activates AMPK

    Stimulates AMP-kinase in the liver, reducing glucose synthesis.

  • Mimics Insulin Action

    Enhances cellular glucose utilization and reduces insulin resistance.
Dried twisted leaves of Gynostemma, known as the herb of immortality, in a ceramic bowl, used for brewing medicinal tea that supports blood sugar regulation and health in type 2 diabetes.

Research

  • Huyen, V. T. T., Phan, D. V., Thang, P., Hoa, N. K., & Ostenson, C. G. (2010).

    • 24 patients with type 2 diabetes (no drug therapy).
    • 12 weeks of Jiaogulan tea:
    1. Fasting glucose decreased by 3.0 mmol/L (vs. 0.6 mmol/L in placebo, p<0.01).
    2. HbA1c reduced by 2% (from 7.2% → 5.2%, p<0.001).
    3. HOMA-IR index improved by 2.1 (placebo group worsened, p<0.05).
    • No hypoglycemia or toxic side effects were reported.

  • Pham, H. T., Nguyen, N. K., & Ostenson, C. G. (2011).

    Gynostemma pentaphyllum tea improves insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetic patients.
    Hormone and Metabolic Research, 43(9), 635–639

What Makes It Unique

  • Known as the “Herb of Immortality”: in regions where it is traditionally consumed, high longevity rates are noted.

  • Clinically confirmed antidiabetic effect.

  • Broad health impact: not only lowers blood sugar but also improves lipid profile and may reduce “bad” cholesterol.

Beneficial

Particularly effective in cases of insulin resistance.

Safe

Well tolerated with no serious side effects reported.

Trusted

A traditional component of Chinese herbal blends (e.g., “Xiao Ke tea”).

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