Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 On Apr 19, 2004, at 9:38 AM, Suzanne wrote: > > > Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum), is a plant that grows wild in > China, as well as many other countries throughout Asia. In China, it > has been used for many years as a medicinal and energizing tea in the > local regions where it grows. Jiaogulan is sometimes called " Southern > Ginseng " , since it grows in south central China and because of its > similarity to ginseng in chemical composition and function. It is also > praised as Xiancao, " Immortality " Herb, because it grows wild and has > many health-giving qualities and anti-aging effects. This is really a great herb. I used it intensively as tea for many years and in fact sold a wonderful tea made with it created by Ron Teegarden- some of you may be familiar with his books on Chinese Herbalism or his shop in LA. He is awesome- I used to dream of having a shop like his.... That was more than 10 years ago and I have really not thought of it much. At the time it was very " new " here and something of a " hit " . Some of the local chinese herb markets have it- I think I will get some and start drinking it again ;-) Love, Whole Life Essentials. Outstanding Organic Essential Oils & Products http://www.WholeLifeEssentials.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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