Gynostemma pentaphyllum Sweet tea vine (Cucurbitaceae)

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Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Sweet tea vine
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The Gynostemma pentaphyllum plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet tea vine.

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Latin Name:  Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Common Name:  Sweet tea vine
Family:  Cucurbitaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Mak.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets in lowland all over Japan[58].

Medicinal Information: The whole plant is a tonic herb that improves the circulation, stimilates liver function, strengthens the immune and nervous systems, and reduces blood sugar and cholesterol levels[238]. It also has sedative effects, relieving spasms and lowering the blood pressure[238]. It is used internally in the treatment of nervous tension and exhaustion, peptic ulcer, asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer[238]. It was rated among the ten most important tonic herbs at a conference on traditional medicines in Beijing in 1991[238].

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