Gynostemma is a powerful adaptogenic Chinese herb that has been used for centuries by the Chinese as an expectorant and a natural way to relieve inflammation. Belonging to the cucumber family, this herb is also referred to as "southern ginseng" where it is grown traditionally in the mountainous region of South Central China. This is a region of the world that is well known for the longevity of its inhabitants as well as the low incidence of cardiovascular diseases and cancer that exist there. It was believed that the food and lifestyle there contributed to the well-being and longevity of its inhabitants. But now it has been shown that one herb in particular was a major factor accounting for the low rates of cardiovascular diseases in that region. That herb is Gynostemma and scientific pharmacological tests reveal that Gynostemma has the most incredible ability to lower cholesterol levels in the blood stream. Gynostemma works by emulsifying the cholesterol deposits that have accumulated on the vascular walls, flushing them out from the circulatory system. Additional benefits to the circulatory system include lowering high blood pressure, decreasing the level of high blood fats, and reduction in the incidence of blood clots and arteriosclerosis.
Its importance to cardiovascular health is well-known but Gynostemma has other lesser known but equally important health benefits. Being an adaptogen, this herb has the unique ability to help "restore homeostasis" or "re-establish equilibrium" to the body's various systems, which includes the cardiovascular, digestive, nervous, immune and reproductive systems. Besides its ability to help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels, it also help increase good cholesterol (HDL) levels, boosts the immune system by elevating the number and activity of white blood cells, strengthen the digestive system by assisting in liver function through inhibited oxidation of liver cells and relieve stress by soothing and relaxing the central nervous system.
Additionally because of its direct stimulation on liver function, Gynostemma may also be use for natural weight loss. This is especially true for those with a liver deficiency or imbalance, which happens to be most of us. If you work and live in a big city with its surrounding bad air, nutrient deficient diet and worked-related stress, then you have a liver deficiency or imbalance to some degree, whether you know it or not. In a person with a normal, fit liver, consumed sugar and carbohydrates are sent to the muscles to be used as energy whereas in a person with an unfit liver, the sugar is converted instead to triglycerides and then stored as fat. Gynostemma's ability to greatly inhibit the "unfit" body's tendencies to store sugars as fat and thus help control the metabolism of fat in the body. Studies have now been conducted that verifies Gynostemma ability to help regulate fat metabolism, which plays an important role in the body's capacity to lose weight.
Forever Health Gynostemma is rich in amino acids, antioxidants and minerals and is safe for long-term continuous use. The health-promoting properties of this "miracle grass" are as described:
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