Gyagogolan | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Traditional tea has been studied for metabolism and tolerance. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
The Jiaogolan
Latin name
Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Common names
The Jiaogolan
foreign names
Gynostemma pentaphyllum
The group
Cucurbitaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
South China and Southeast Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, the scientific name Gynostemma pentaphyllum is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Papers
chemical components
Gypnosides
Properties and medical uses
Traditional tea has been studied for metabolism and tolerance.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the leaves may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may increase bleeding and affect immunity and blood sugar.
Consult a specialist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
South China and Southeast Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Gynostemma pentaphyllum species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Southern China and Southeast Asia.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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