In Asia, Gynostemma is known as a magical grass. It has been reported to have a wide range of health-promoting benefits.
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Gynostemma is considered to be:
- Invigorating (it is not a stimulant and does not cause hyperactivity)
- Calming (promotes a sense of peace without being a sedative)
- Anti-aging (antioxidant)
- Anti-inflammatory (helps reduce the factors that cause low grade, sub-clinical chronic inflammation commonly experienced in people)
- Immune-regulating (helps to support the normal healthy functioning of various immune functions)
- A respiratory tonic (improves respiratory efficiency)
- A digestive aid (due to its soothing nature)
Gynostemma has been shown in animal studies to have liver and cardiovascular-protecting benefits and to support normal healthy functioning in these organs.
Adaptogenic herbs
improve the efficiency of the metabolic, neurological, immunologic, respiratory and endocrine systems. The ultimate greatness of Gynostemma lies in its broad spectrum adaptogenic (stress modulating) quality. Prolonged consumption of Gynostemma tends to have a highly protective quality because it strengthens the adaptive capacity of the person at every level of their life.
Gynostemma has the ability to bring balance to the body under a wide range of stressful circumstances.
Japanese studies have indicated that Gynostemma has a
double-direction, regulating, adaptogenic influence on the central nervous system. It is calming when one is overexcited and invigorating when one is fatigued.
- Gynostemma is widely known for its spirit-lifting effect on one's mood.
- Gynostemma may have a direct strengthening effect on the heart
- Gynostemma has developed an enormous reputation in Asia as a major aid in weight management programs.
- Gynostemma has been shown to have a double-direction activity with regard to weight. Gynostemma can be useful in reducing excessive body fat, when combined with a reasonable exercise program and a healthy diet that modulates caloric intake.
- Gynostemma may also help athletes, body builders or excessively slim people to gain weight.
- Gynostemma accelerates the body's metabolism and helps adjust blood sugar and blood fat levels.
- Although Gynostemma is not laxative, it may help maintain healthy bowel movements.
- Gynostemma acts as a scavenger in the stomach and intestines, ridding the body of toxins, toxic microbes and waste that otherwise may become lodged in the intestines.
- Gynostemma protects the stomach lining.
- Gynostemma has potent antioxidant, and concomitant anti-inflammatory activity.
- Gynostemma is a potent antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative injury which can result in chronic inflammation.
The main active ingredients in Gynostemma are known as
saponins. The saponins in Gynostemma are called
gypenosides. There are at least 82 gypenosides in Gynostemma. These gypenosidesare responsible for the hepato-protective and adaptogenic qualities of this tonic herb.
Traditional Function of Dragon Herbs Single Super-Tonic Herb Extracts Gynostemma - 100 capsules: vTonifies Qi, cooling, adapto-genic, anti-inflammatory.
Who can use Single Super-Tonic Herb Extracts Gynostemma by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs?
Anyone. If you are on heart medication, consult your physician.
Concentration of 100 capsules: 10:1
Specifications of Dragon Herbs Single Super-Tonic Herb Extracts Gynostemma: 100 Capsules, 500 mg each
Ingredients: Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule, rice powder
Usage and Dosage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.
