Gypenosides & Jiaogulan Extract Standardized: Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract Botanical Source: Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino Common Names: Gynostemma Japanese: Amachyasuru Korean: Dunkulcha or Dolwe Pinyin Name: Jiao Gu Lan Active Ingredient: Gypenosides , Gynostemma Extract (Gypenosides) is a saponins extract derived from the Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Jiaogulan contains a large quantity of saponins known as gypenosides. The structure of the gypenosides is very similar to the panaxosides (also known as ginsenosides) found in ginseng. There are 3-4 times as many saponins in jiaogulan as there are in ginseng. Appearance: Yellow-brown to off-white fine powder. Specification: Gynostemma Extract (Gypenosides)20%-98% UV Health Benefits & Pharmacological actions: antioxidant, immune modulating, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, respiratory tonic, platelet regulator, anti-hyperlipidemic, cholesterol regulator, anti-obesity, liver protecting, triglyceride lowering, cardiovascular protectant, anti-thrombic, anti-aging agent, adaptogenic, Regulating Cholesterol, Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels, Enhance the contractility of the heart muscle and heart pumping function, Have the ability to support the immune system, It increases the production of Lymphocytes, Phagocytes, and Serum IGG. Atmospheric Energy: slightly cool Taste: Sweet and Slightly Bitter. Note: Pure Gynostemma tea has a pure sweet scent and tastes a little bitter at first, but turns to sweet as the aftertaste Organ Meridian Systems: Spleen, Lung, Kidney, Liver, Heart Packing Detail: Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags Weight: 25kgs/ cardboard drum.   Storage: Stored in a cool & dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light/ heat.   Shelf life: Two years under well storage situation