My name is Frank, and I am the techie guy who my lovely cousin Renee referred to as "Da Man" (Thanks cousin)! I will interject some specific information regarding the Freelife supplements Renee is currently taking, beginning with "Jule of the Orient" - her very first, and the foundation for which all other future supplements will work in tandem with. In other words, the Jule will be something she will take forever. That's the plan I have for her anyway. Understand so far? Good!
In part 1 of this many part post, let's take a look at the bread and butter of this awesome tonic drink, the Chinese tonic herb jiaogulan. Notice I referred to it as a Chinese "tonic herb", and not simply an herb. This is very important because there are currently only 52 Chinese tonic herbs known to exist on planet earth. A tonic herb has extraordinary abilities to regulate the functions of the body to a more vibrant state, potentially leading to rejuvenation. You can read more about the major tonic herbs here.
Jiaogulan (Gynostemma)
Jiaogulan, more commonly known as Gynostemma Pentaphyllum, grows in South Central regions of China. It is a member of the cucumber family. In the Orient this amazing herb is often called "magical grass" and "nature's immortality herb". Since it grows in the southern part of the Orient, it's been termed "Southern Ginseng". Gynostemma contains some of the same key saponins as ginseng, so the nickname in fact holds true - it is just one of many ginseng varieties found in nature. (Technically speaking, jiaogulan is classified as a ginseng alternative, as is Siberian ginseng. Most die hard ginseng enthusiasts and connoisseurs consider it a ginseng species however.)
The Amazing Potential of Jiaogulan!
The ability of this amazing herb jiaogulan is truly astounding! Here listed, are just a few of the powerful health promoting benefits of the tonic herb jiaogulan.
- Provides resistance against stress
- Calms the nerves
- Reduces stress
- Improves digestion
- Strengthens immunity
- Aids in the regulation of cholesterol and blood pressure
- Reduces oxygen deficiency at high altitudes
- Reduces blood sugar
- Improves circulation and cardiovascular function
- Eases pain
- Increases stamina (anti-fatigue)
- Stimulates liver function
- Improves sex functions
- Promotes restful sleep
- Increases athletic performance
- Anti-aging
- Anti-inflammatory
- Reduces the risk of cancer
The ultimate power of jiaogulan lies in it's double-direction activity in many areas. For example, let's say a person suffers from terrible allergies. Stimulating the immune system would be disastrous because allergy sufferers already have an overstimulated immune system. They get allergies because their immune system overreacts to things in their environment which are no real threat or harm to them. In a sense, allergies are a form of autoimmune disease. Jiaogulan works to bring balance to the immune system by tonifying it and adjusting it (either up or down) - in the case of allergies, jiaogulan exerts a calming effect. This incredible herb doesn't only exert this double-direction activity on the immune system, but also on the CNS (central nervous system) other bodily systems to some degree as well.
Jiaogulan contains an unparalleled nutritional profile, containing both essential and non-essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and more than 80 saponins. This herb truly is a full spectrum nutritional powerhouse!
There is no known toxicity or overdose level of jiaogulan, however women who are pregnant, nursing, or those wishing to become pregnant should not take this herb. No human studies have been conducted for the potential of jiaogulan to cause birth defects in newborns.
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