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Jiaogulan (Gynostemma Pentaphyllum) is a plant found throughout Asia, but seems to have been only documented as being used both as a dietary supplement and for medicinal purposes in China. Indeed, though documentation in China dates back to the 1400s, it wasn`t until the 1800s that it was truly recognized by traditional Chinese Medicine. And even then Jiogulan was still rather isolated in its use, being popular mostly within a relatively small portion of Southern China. There, it was commonly imbibed within an herbal tea instead of the more common Green tea, and earned itself the nickname of the "Immortality Herb," due to the long lives that people of the region lived. This nickname is perhaps well earned as Jiaogulan`s healing properties have been increasingly uncovered in research concerning its many beneficial properties. Being both an adaptogen and an antioxidant, it is quite comparable to Ginseng in quality, helping to regulate blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and improve endurance. Some have also reported a calming effect, and indicated that Jiaogulan can be used as an anti inflammatory, or even as an expectorant for cough and cold. This is a 1 oz packet of Jiaogulan power.