Jiaogulan Herb

 

 

Today, I purchased a new herb that I have never heard of before, I found it at a local nursery, it is called Jiaogulan.  It is reputed to be an adaptogen, (meaning it adapts to the bodies neads). According to this article, Jiaogulan has also demonstrated anti-inflammatory activities through its many saponins. ¹⁰ Jiaogulan also helps the body to resist depression of the immune system and other stress-related symptoms. ^{11, 12} Furthermore there are other clinical research studies, which indicate jiaogulan's ability to reduce tumor size. ^13,14 It can even lower high blood pressure. ¹⁵

In China jiaogulan is praised as the “Herb of Immortality,” due to its many health giving qualities and anti-aging effects.  READ MORE...

According to a Wikipedia article Jiaogulan is best known as an herbal medicine reputed to have powerful antioxidant and adaptogenic effects purported to increase longevity. Clinical research has indicated a number of therapeutic qualities of Jiaogulan, such as lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure, strengthening immunity, and inhibiting cancer growth. Read More....

Well I am not sure if I will try it, I probably don't, but it is still good info, and I value knowing about the various herbs throughout the world. In any case, here is an article on possible side effects, Read More...