jiao gu lan

绞股蓝·Gynostemma Pentaphllum

Gynostemma

About jiao gu lan

Jiao Gu Lan (绞股蓝) is gynostemma, recorded as Rhizoma seu Herba Gynostemmatis Pentaphylli. It is slightly bitter in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Heart and Lung channels.

Names

Pinyinjiao gu lan
Chinese绞股蓝
Latin NameGynostemma Pentaphllum·Rhizoma seu Herba Gynostemmatis Pentaphylli
English NameGynostemma·gold theragran

Classification

Channels
Lung, Heart
Flavour
Slightly Bitter
Temperature
Cold

Actions and indications

Tonifies Qi, moistens the Lungs, generates Fluids and dispels Phlegm

  • Long-standing conditions of a deficient nature, including asthma, migraine and neuralgia
  • Weak breathing or digestion from deficiency, with nausea, vomiting, breathlessness and a congested chest

Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, reduces swelling and inflammation, and relieves pain

  • Stomach and duodenal ulcers
  • Raised blood lipids
  • Nodules
  • Cystitis
  • Shingles (herpes zoster)
  • Cancers

Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol

  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol

Combinations

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any 5-12g; Powder: 0.75g-1g5-12 g————

Cautions

Interactions

Drug interactions