Jiao Gu Lan(Fiveleaf Gynostemma) Herbal Tea

Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb (or Herba Gynostemmatis) is a kind of herb that grows in the southern mountains of China. More than 1, 000 years ago, ancient Chinese medical practitioner had already discovered it and has been using it as the main ingredient and formula for the treatment of a number of illnesses.

In 1252, both medical references"Famine Relief Book on Chinese Medicine" and "Native Chinese Plants" nicknamed Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb roots as "Miracle Herb". Its fame had spread globally; In Japan, Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb is also called "Good News Herb"; In the United States, it is named "Green Gold"; In Singapore and Malaysia, it is described as "Goddess of Health" and "Antidote for a Hundred Illnesses"; In China, it is named "Eastern Miracle Herb" and "Prime Ginseng". Modern medical research had proven that Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb has medical and tea properties, containing 83 Mono-Zaogan, including 6 Ginseng Zaogan as well as rich amino acid and mineral substances. Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb is mild in character with a sweet taste. It is good for the spleen, alleviates fever, relieves cough, dispels phlegm, expels sickness and builds up strength. It can also effectively reduce the blood cholesterol levels, prevents obesity, maintains blood pressure, control the development of cancer cells. It can improve sleep, anti-aging, promotes longevity, and boost the human immune system.

Our Jiaogulan is the export high standart, which meets the European Minimum residue level(EMRL), and exports tons to Europe every year.

For more health benefits of Jiao Gu Lan, pls click the Wikipedia information here:

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiaogulan

Harvest time: 2014 Spring

Shape: Cluster shape