Jiao Gu Lan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum): The Chinese Rasayan- Current Research Scenario

Jiaogulan (Gynostemma Pentaphyllum) is age old herb in traditional Chinese herbology. It has been widely researched. It is true Rasayan (Rejuvenator / Antiaging ) herb as it is immunomodulator, adaptogen, antioxidant, anti-cancer, neuroprotective, nootropic and hepatoprotective. The only one Rasayan therapeutic activity about which there was no research reference is aphrodisiac.

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