✔ As far as its blood fat and plaque lowering abilities go, we have seen amazing results! we have seen Jiao Gu Lan dissolve many "fatty" tumors fast (2-3 weeks) in both animals and humans.

✔ Let's take a look at its "Cholesterol Lowering" Abilities:

Jiao Gu Lan lowers total cholesterol (LDL & HDL) while raising HDL. More than 20 papers have been published on the subject with effectiveness reporte d as ranging from 67 to 93%.
It also inhibits platelet aggregation which lessens the chance of a stroke or heart attack.

✔ As for blood pressure:

223 patients were divided into three groups. One group took Ginseng, the next took Jiao Gu Lan, and the last took the blood pressure medication "Indapamide". The effectiveness was rated at 46% for Ginseng, 82% for Jiao Gu Lan, and 93% for Indapamide.
Jaio Gu Lan modulates blood pressure, lowering it when it is too high and raising it when it is too low.

✔ As an antioxidant:

This herb has been shown in tests to lower the amount of superoxide radical and hydrogen peroxide in certain white blood cells, an excellent indicator of antioxidant activity.
Jiao Gu Lan also has the remarkable property of increasing endogenous SOD (Superoxide Dismutase) in the body. SOD is one of the body's most important antioxidants and studies show that charting SOD levels in various animal species is a reliable indicator of their longevity. Trials in humans showed that SOD levels returned to youthful levels after taking 20 mg of Gypenosides (active principle) daily for one month.

✔ Jiao Gu Lan also modulates the nervous system. It calms an overexcited nervous system and stimulates a depressed one. 300 professional athletes were the subject of a study.

All the athletes reported that taking this herb before competition made them vigorous and alert with quick reflexes. Yet, it also made them less nervous.
112 cases of insomnia reported a sleep improvement of 89 to 95 percent.

✔ This herb modulates lymphocyte formation and increases lymphocyte activity.

✔ It was also found to greatly enhance the activity of NK (Natural Killer cells) in some cancer patients. Though Plant Cures makes no claims, animal tests proved that crude gynosaponins possessed obvious anticancer and antiulcer action, inhibited the side effects of glucocortico-hormones, promote cell metabolism, benefit sleep and lower blood lipids. Gynosaponins might be able to inhibit the multiplying of cancer cells in liver, uterus, lung, etc. by as much as 20-80%. (Shown by tests with mice using experimental sarcoma-180).

Please note: The descriptions above are from the Traditional Chinese and/or "Folk Medicine" use of herbs and are provided for your information. They are not intended to replace advice from a medical doctor.

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