Lost Empire Herbs Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan) Tea | Premium Grade Loose Leaf | Potent Adaptogen, Energizing, and ATP Booster (100 Grams)

Lost Empire Herbs Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan) Tea | Premium Grade Loose Leaf | Potent Adaptogen, Energizing, and ATP Booster (100 Grams)

Known as the “Herb of Immortality”, Gynostemma helps boost metabolism and ATP production, support healthy blood sugar levels, increase athletic performance, and aid in longevity. An excellent anti-fatigue adaptogen all around. Gynostemma, though unrelated to Panax ginseng, has some of the exact same compounds as Ginseng at a fraction of the price. It shares many of the significant health benefits due to its high content of ginsenosides. Gynostemma tea tastes great and is easy to make. Sip on it throughout your day to support your energy levels. Drink it before athletic events for a boost. Combine it with other herbs for even more potency. 3rd Party Lab Tested: Identity verified, low heavy metals verified (the tea receives "A" rating that even beats California Prop 65), microbes free. No GMOs, added sugar, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives. Gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and vegan-friendly. Recommended Dosage: Four grams of loose leaf Gynostemma steeped in 12 oz of water just below boiling for 3-4 minutes should be sufficient. You can brew it for longer but this can result in a more thick, syrupy texture to the tea. Dosage can vary depending on how strong you wish to make your tea. You can make multiple cups of tea off one batch. Gynostemma pentaphyllum, or as the Chinese call it, Jiaogulan, is a climbing vine related to the cucumber or gourd family. Many companies use the Chinese name, so it helps to know this herb as both. Gynostemma is growing in popularity in the West, where it is needed more than ever these days. There is a legend that states that there was a Chinese Emperor by the name of Fu Shou (Lucky Immortal). He was a far-sighted ruler that decreed that all water should be boiled for hygienic purposes. One day, while far away in a distant part of his realm, the servants began boiling water to drink. Some jiaogulan leaves fell into the pot, and the Emperor, ever inquisitive, tried the infusion. He liked what he tasted and brought the tea back to Northern China. Did this actually happen? Who knows? This plant did grew wild and was used in Southern China where much of the medicine was ignored for a long time by the Northern Chinese. Because of this, gynostemma first showed itself in the historical record only in the 14th century! It is safe to assume it has been traditionally locally used for far longer. Gynostemma received its nickname, The Herb of Immortality, in Chinese medical texts a couple of centuries after its first historical written appearance in the 16th Century.