What side effect does gynostemma pentaphyllum have?

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a perennial root plant, widely distributed in subtropics and northern subtropics. It is cold, sweet and has the effect of invigorating qi, calming the nerves and lowering blood pressure. It is called "magical"non-aging and longevity herbs". The national "Spark Program" listed it as the first place of "precious traditional Chinese medicine". Let's take a look at the side effects of gynostemma pentaphyllum.

What side effect does gynostemma pentaphyllum have?

Gynostemma pentaphyllum medicine believes that there are generally no side effects. Gynostemma pentaphyllum is known as Southern Ginseng, has the effect of nourishing and calming the nerves, has a good effect on Sangao, often takes no side effects, and is not addictive, so it is a recommended health drink. However, "it is the third part of the poison". After taking the medicine, a small number of patients have adverse symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension and diarrhea (or constipation), dizziness, giddiness, tinnitus and so on.

Medicinal effect of gynostemma pentaphyllum

[taste] bitter, slightly sweet, cold.

The meridians of lung, spleen and kidney.

[efficacy] tonifying qi and spleen, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, clearing heat and detoxification, mainly treating body deficiency and fatigue, fatigue and azoospermia, leukopenia, hyperlipidemia, viral hepatitis, chronic gastroenteritis, chronic tracheitis.

Edible method of gynostemma pentaphyllum

1. Gynostemma pentaphyllum tea

[materials] 10 grams of gynostemma pentaphyllum and 2 grams of green tea.

[practice] first bake gynostemma pentaphyllum, grind it into fine powder, and then brew it with boiling water for 10 minutes. Drink tea frequently.

[efficacy] tonifying the five internal organs, strengthening the body, anti-cancer, suitable for general health care, especially for weak and sickly people.

2. Gynostemma pentaphyllum porridge

[materials] 150 grams of fresh stems and leaves and 100 grams of black rice.

Wash the tender leaves, blanch them with boiling water, soak them in cold water and cut them up with controlled water. Wash the rice, add the right amount of water and cook porridge. After the porridge is cooked, add gynostemma pentaphyllum, buckle rock sugar and mix well.

3. Gynostemma pentaphyllum salad

[materials] 250 grams of fresh stems and leaves, 50 grams of vermicelli and 25 grams of cooked sesame.

Wash the fresh tender leaves of gynostemma pentaphyllum, scald it with boiling salt water until it is broken, wash it in cold water and cut it into sections under control of water. Soak the vermicelli in boiling water, soak in cold water and cut into sections under water control. Mix minced garlic, cooked sesame seeds, refined salt, vinegar, monosodium glutamate and sesame oil and serve.