Advantages of Gynostemma to Our Health1191170

Gynostemma is a five-leafed herb, which is widely used in medicine in the whole world. There are so many names to refer to it but the most popular is the 'immortality herb', which was given to it by the Chinese people because they have noticed the connection of the herb with longevity. It is native to the southern parts of China, Northern Korea, Vietnam and Japan.

There are numerous advantages why we should consume gynostemma every day. This miraculous herb is rich in antioxidants, which makes it a perfect fighter against the free radicals (unstable molecules who attack stable molecules of the body in order to take their electrons and, in the process, destabilize them until only dead cells are left) in the process of aging. Drinking a cup of gynostemma tea every day can secure the overall health of the body and strengthen the immune system. As it is an adaptogen it is said that this magical herb restores the inner balance to the body. Primarily it was used as a cure for cough, respiratory infections and chronicle bronchitis by the Chinese and it is still used in this sense by many people.

Moreover, it contains 75 different saponims (anti-inflammatory substances) that are excellent in lowering the blood pressure (82% of effectiveness,compared to ginseng's 42%) and preventing heart diseases. Some clinical testings have demonstrated that gynostemma, in combination with other herbs, has beneficial effects on cardiovascular system in such ways as to increase heart stroke volume and coronary flow, while reducing the heart rate.All this is done without affecting the pressure in arteries.

There are quite a lot of studies in Chinese medical literature, which testify that this unique herb lowers the level of the 'bad 'cholesterol (LDL) while at the same time increases the 'good' one (HDL). Certain study about the influence of gynostemma to diabetics has proven that it may reduce blood glucose. There are some studies that connect this herb to the weight loss. The 'cure-for all' as some people refer to it, is believed to boost the metabolism.

Furthermore, it is said that when feeling tired and exhausted, a cup of gynostemma can increase energy level and reduce the feeling of tiredness. Scientists have not found any toxins in gynostemma. In China people have been using it as a vegetable or beverage for many centuries now and there have been no side effects.