When to take it
During the day, as tea or extract with food.
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Jiaogulan
Also known as: Gynostemma pentaphyllum, five-leaf ginseng
Jiaogulan is an Asian climbing plant whose leaves contain saponins similar to ginsenosides. It is drunk as tea or taken as an extract, but human studies are small.
What it is used for
- Blood sugar and lipids – weak evidence
- Fatigue and stress – weak evidence
- Antioxidant support – weak evidence
Forms and how they differ
tea from dried leaves
traditional, gentle dose
standardised extract
concentrated for gypenosides
Pairs well with
Works well with green tea and a low-glycaemic diet.
Do not combine / separate
Use caution with blood thinners, diabetes medicines and immunosuppressants.
Watch out for
Not suitable in pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you have an autoimmune condition, are facing surgery, have liver or kidney disease or take medicines, consult your doctor.
Safety
May cause nausea or diarrhoea. Do not exceed the label dose.
Practical tip
As a tea, jiaogulan is slightly sweet – a good swap for sugary drinks.
Products containing Jiaogulan 1
Jiaogulan Gynostemma pentaphyllumGynostemma pentaphyllum
How to read the evidence rating
Strong evidenceModerate evidenceWeak evidenceNo evidence
Strong = several good human studies or official recommendations; moderate = promising but smaller studies; weak = few studies or mixed results; no evidence = claims not confirmed.
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Important notice
This information is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. We do not give medicine dosages. Supplements are no substitute for a varied diet; if pregnant, breastfeeding, ill or on medication, consult a doctor first.