Jiaogulan tea
Jiaogulan is an herb found commonly in China and other Asian countries. It has a number of applications, including herbal tea, and offers several health and anti-aging benefits. It is both an adaptogen and antioxidant, and contains various proteins, minerals, vitamins and amino acids. Jiaogulan is very similar to Ginseng--often described as the Southern Ginseng; however, studies have found that Jiaogulan exceeds the of Ginseng in many ways.
Lowers Cholesterol
According to scientific studies in China, Jiaogulan enhances the ability of the liver and muscles to convert sugar into energy rather than fat. This lowers cholesterol by decreasing HDLs in the bloodstream and increasing LDLs. Jiaogulan also prevents platelets from aggregating in the bloodstream and causing effects similar to high cholesterol.
Regulates Blood Pressure
Jiaogulan acts as a blood pressure regulator, decreasing blood pressure when it is too high and increasing it when it is too low. According to Natural News, in a study conducted on 223 patients, Jiaogulan regulated blood pressure at an 82 percent effectiveness rate, much better than Ginseng at 46 percent, and only slightly worse than the medication Indapamide at 93 percent.
Regulates the Nervous System
As an adaptogenic, Jiaogulan has a balancing effect on the nervous system. Overstimulated or hyper systems are calmed while depressed systems are invigorated. According to Natural News, in 112 studies, insomniacs who consumed Jiaogulan demonstrated an 89 to 95 percent sleep improvement. Additionally, the herb increases the strength, endurance and reaction time of the human body, making Jiaogulan ideal for athletes and competitors. It also improves a person's ability to handle stress.
Lengthens Life Span
According to Guiyang Medical College, a study on 1,310 healthy persons--many of whom were over 50 years old--Jiaogulan increased the body's production of Superoxide Dismutase, or SOD, an antioxidant that can actually lengthen a person's life span. In fact, taking 20 mg of Jiaogulan a day for a month will return a person's SOD count to the levels of his or her youth, and decrease the level of superoxide radicals and hydrogen peroxide in the blood.
Other Health Benefits
By reducing cholesterol, stress, blood pressure, and free radicals in the bloodstream, Jiaogulan reduces the likelihood of contracting various cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. Other benefits include the stimulation of lymphocyte activity and formation, as well as the formation of cells that fight cancer.
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