Tag: Southern ginseng

In China's Guizhou province, many centenarians historically drank Jiaogulan tea daily. But when should I drink Jiaogulan tea to unlock its full adaptogenic benefits for energy, stress relief, and longevity?

Over 200 health-promoting compounds, known as gypenosides, have been identified in the Gynostemma pentaphyllum plant. In contrast to popular beliefs comparing it to green tea, it’s important to clarify whether Gynostemma has caffeine in it, which it does not. This herbal tea, also known as Jiaogulan or "Miracle Grass," is an adaptogen prized for its stress-fighting and energy-balancing properties, and it comes from the cucumber family, not the traditional tea plant.