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[[File:Jiaogulan.JPG|thumb|right|''Jiaogulan'', ''Gynostemma pentaphyllum'']]
 
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'''Gynostemma pentaphyllum''' is a dioecious, herbaceous climbing vine of the family Cucurbitaceae indigenous. it normally grows in China, northern Vietnam, southern Korea, and Japan.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Blood sugar}}, {{Uses|Cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Blood pressure}}, {{Uses|Nervous tension}}, {{Uses|Peptic ulcer}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Cardiovascular}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}
  
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'''Jiaogulan''', also called '''Gynostemma pentaphyllum''', literally "stranded blue plant", is a dioecious, herbaceous climbing vine of the family Cucurbitaceae (cucumber or gourd family) indigenous to the southern reaches of China, northern Vietnam, southern Korea, and Japan. Jiaogulan is best known as an herbal medicine reputed to have powerful antioxidant and adaptogenic effects purported to increase longevity.<ref name="int"/>
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Aerial parts}}
  
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== Description ==
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==Chemical Composition==
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Phenolic, saponin, and flavonoid<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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Jiaogulan belongs to the genus Gynostemma, in the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes cucumbers, gourds, and melons, although it lacks the characteristic fruit. It is a climbing vine, attaching itself to supports using tendrils. The serrated leaflets commonly grow in groups of five (as in G. pentaphyllum) although some species can have groups of three or seven leaflets. The plant is dioecious, meaning each plant exists either as male or female. Therefore, if seeds are desired, both a male and female plant must be grown.
 
  
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== Uses ==
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Jiaogulan}}
  
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*The plant is best known for its use as a herbal medicine. Jiaogulan is most often consumed as an herbal tea, and is also available as an alcohol extract and in capsule or pill form.
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==Properties==
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*Jiaogulan is known as an adaptogen, which is an herb reputed to help the body to maintain optimal homeostasis.
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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*The adaptogenic nature of gypenosides have been found to keep blood pressure in a normal range. In vitro studies indicate that jiaogulan stimulates the release of nitric oxide in isolated heart cells; this is one proposed mechanism by which jiaogulan reduces high blood pressure.
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===Dravya===
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*Gynostemma pentaphyllum tea has been studied in a randomized controlled trial in type 2 diabetic patients.<ref name="uses"/> It may have potential as a hypoglycemic treatment to reduce blood glucose.<ref name="uses2"/>
 
  
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==Common name==
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===Rasa===
  
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* '''English''' -  five-leaf ginseng
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===Guna===
  
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== References ==  
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===Veerya===
  
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<references>
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===Vipaka===
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<ref name="int">Blumert, Michael; Jialiu Liu (2003). Jiaogulan: China's "Immortality" Herb. Badger, CA: Torchlight Publishing. p. 12.</ref>
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<ref name="uses">Huyen VT, Phan DV, Thang P, Hoa NK, Ostenson CG (May 2010). "Antidiabetic effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum tea in randomly assigned type 2 diabetic patients". Hormone & Metabolic Research.</ref>
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===Karma===
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<ref name="uses2"> Hoa NK, Phan DV, Thuan ND, Ostenson CG (April 2009). "Screening of the hypoglycemic effect of eight Vietnamese herbal drugs". Methods & Findings in Experimental & Clinical Pharmacology. 31 (3): 165–9.</ref>
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</references>
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===Prabhava===
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Requires a rich well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in a warm sheltered position in partial shade<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|Meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874112006393?via%3Dihub Chemical constituents]</ref>
  
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== External Links ==
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131226161459/http://www.wildflowers-guide.com/39-agrimony.html Wayback machine]</ref>
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gynostemma_pentaphyllum Gynostemma pentaphyllum-Wikipedia]
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Gynostemma+pentaphyllum Cultivation details]</ref>
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</references>
  
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==External Links==
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* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Gynostemma+pentaphyllum Gynostemma pentaphyllum on useful trophical plants]
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* [https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/jiaogulan/growing-jiaogulan-herbs.htm Immortality Herb Care: Tips For Growing Jiaogulan Herbs At Home]
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* [https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-2006-0925.ch013 Studies on Chemical Constituents of Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)]
 
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[[Category:Cucurbitaceae]]

Latest revision as of 16:14, 14 May 2020

Jiaogulan, Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a dioecious, herbaceous climbing vine of the family Cucurbitaceae indigenous. it normally grows in China, northern Vietnam, southern Korea, and Japan.

Uses

Blood sugar, Cholesterol, Blood pressure, Nervous tension, Peptic ulcer, Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Cancer

Parts Used

Leaves, Aerial parts

Chemical Composition

Phenolic, saponin, and flavonoid[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Jiaogulan


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Yellow 5-20 Flowers Season is June - August

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown With hooked hairs {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

Requires a rich well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in a warm sheltered position in partial shade[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, Meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

Photo Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Chemical constituents
  2. ↑ Wayback machine
  3. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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