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An herb for all reasons
Vegetarian Times, August, 2001 by Jordan Rothacker
Add another herb with an unpronounceable name to the long list of supplements touted for their highly restorative powers. Jiaogulan (pronounced je-OWgoo-lahn) is considered the immortality herb in its native land of China, where it's called xiancao and has been used for 700 years for its antiaging properties.
A member of the cucumber family, jiaogulan contains amino acids, proteins, vitamins and an abundance of trace minerals. It's also high in saponins, a natural "detergent" that can improve liver function, increase good cholesterol (HDL) and lower the bad (LDL). Additionally, the herb has also been heralded as an adaptogenic, meaning that it can enhance the body's ability to keep itself healthy by controlling blood pressure and regulating the digestive and immune systems. Studies indicate that jiaogulan aids in white blood cell formation, acts as an anti-inflammatory and reduces tumor size.
Jiaogulan, which has been available in this country for at least six years, is available in pill form, as a tea and in multiherb formulas. It is nontoxic, can be consumed daily and has shown no side effects in laboratory tests.
Look out, echinacea and ginkgo: with such a range of potential health benefits, jiaogulan is poised to be the next big thing.
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