Plum Flower - Jiao Gu Lan (Jiaogulan) Teapills

What is Jiao Gu Lan (Jiaogulan)

Plum Flower - Jiao Gu Lan Teapills, or Penta Teapills is a single-herb formula that containing Jiao Gu Lan, a relatively modern addition to the TCM pharmacopeia. It is considered to be an adaptogen with properties similar to Asian Ginseng (Ren Shen), Siberian ginseng (or eleutherococus-- Ci Wu Jia), and Cordyceps (Dong Chong Xia Cao), and may be used for many of the functions listed below:

• Supports recovery from long illness, chemotherapy
• Supports normal immune system function
• Supports normal heart function
• Supports normal stamina and endurance
• Improve memory
• Prevent hair loss
• Anti-aging properties
• Antioxidant
• Resistance to environmental stress
• Lowers LDL cholesterol, raises HDL cholesterol
• Controls blood pressure
• Hangovers
• Jet lag
• Reduces mental and emotional stress
• Controls blood sugar

Jiaogulan: The Little-known Herb That May be the Secret to Longevity. - Fox News Health Talk Clinical (TCM) Notes: Jiao Gu Lan tonifies Heart, Kidney, and Lung qi; it regulates yin and yang (this function alludes to its "adaptogenic" effects); it also invigorates blood, clears phlegm and relieves cough, and calms shen. Use as a qi tonic in a variety of situations, especially recovery from weak states. Discontinue use during colds and flu as it will drive pernicious influences deeper down in the body; additionally, as this herb is a blood invigorator, do not use with blood thinners such as Coumadin.

Herbal Ingredients found in Jiao Gu Lan (Jiaogulan)

• Jiao Gu Lan – Gynostemma – Rhizoma seu Herba Gynostemmatis

Other Ingredients: Dextrin, Hydrated magnesium silicate, Activated carbon, China wax Allergen Information: The ingredient Yi Tang (Maltose) is derived from barley and may contain gluten proteins.

Dosage Instructions for Jiao Gu Lan (Jiaogulan)

Take 3 teapills, three times per day (or as directed by your healthcare professional). Amount: 100 teapills per bottle (net wt. 1.2 oz.)