Where is the origin of gynostemma pentaphyllum?

Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also known as gynostemma pentaphyllum, pentaphyllum quinquefolium, gynostemma pentaphyllum, etc., is a herbaceous climbing plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, and the folk call it a magical "immortal longevity herb". In the State Science and Technology Commission, it is listed as the first "precious Chinese herbal medicine" to be developed, and the Ministry of Health puts it on the list of health products. Let's take a look at the origin of gynostemma pentaphyllum.

Where is the origin of gynostemma pentaphyllum?

Gynostemma pentaphyllum World is distributed in China, India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia (Java), New Guinea, Korea and Japan. China is distributed in Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and other places. Wild gynostemma pentaphyllum is mainly distributed in Shengtang Mountain, Jinxiu County, Hunan and Guangxi.

Producing environment of gynostemma pentaphyllum

Wild gynostemma pentaphyllum grows in mountain forests, by ditches, and in damp valleys. Like to shade the environment, the upper cover is about 5080%, ventilated and transparent, and can grow in sandy land, sandy loam or rubble rich in humus loam, neutral slightly acidic soil or slightly alkaline soil. Born in dense forests in valleys, sparse forests on hillsides, thickets or roadside grasses at an altitude of 300-3200 meters.

Medicinal value of gynostemma pentaphyllum

1. Replenishing qi and invigorating the spleen: gynostemma pentaphyllum Ganren spleen meridian, which can replenish qi and strengthen the spleen and treat diseases such as deficiency of spleen and stomach, fatigue and anorexia.

2. Resolving phlegm and relieving cough: gynostemma pentaphyllum enters the lung meridian, which can benefit lung qi, clear lung heat, and has the effect of resolving phlegm and relieving cough. it is suitable for the treatment of deficiency of both qi and yin, dryness and heat in the lungs and sticky sputum.

3. Heat-clearing and detoxification: gynostemma pentaphyllum has the effect of heat-clearing and detoxification, which can be used to treat the symptoms of heat toxin caused by tumor.

4. Reducing blood lipids: gynostemma pentaphyllum can significantly reduce cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoprotein, increase high density lipoprotein, protect the inner wall of blood vessels, prevent the deposition of lipids in blood vessel walls, and resist arteriosclerosis.

5. Prevention and treatment of thrombosis: gynostemma pentaphyllum can obviously reduce blood viscosity, adjust blood pressure, prevent microthrombosis and increase the endurance of cardiomyocytes to hypoxia.

6. regulating blood sugar: gynostemma pentaphyllum can protect adrenal gland, thymus and endocrine organs from atrophy with age, maintain the normal function of endocrine system, reduce blood sugar and improve glucose metabolism.

7. Help sleep: gynostemma pentaphyllum tonifies the brain and calms the mind, regulates the balance of excitatory and inhibitory responses in the cerebral cortex, has a two-way regulating effect on the central nervous system, and has the effects of sedation, hypnosis, anti-tension, relieving fatigue and enhancing memory.

8. Anti-aging: gynostemma pentaphyllum can participate in cell resurrection, prolong the generation of cell reproduction, prolong cell life, and enhance the activity and endurance of superoxide dismutase.

9. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer: gynostemma pentaphyllum can prevent the carcinogenesis of normal cells, mainly acting on the DNA synthesis process of tumor cells. Anti-cancer pharmacological experiments have proved that gynostemma pentaphyllum can not only prevent normal cells from becoming cancerous, but also promote cancer cells to return to normal gradually.

10, improve immunity: gynostemma pentaphyllum can improve the ability of macrophage, significantly increase the number of leukocytes, at the same time increase the phagocytosis of leukocytes themselves, promote the secretion of interleukin in the body, and increase the production of serum immune protein.