Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) Whole Leaf Tea 100g

Jiaogulan Whole Leaf Tea

100g Foil Bag makes 100 cups of the finest tea you have ever tasted

Testimonials from various sources can be found at the bottom of this page.

Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) (pronounced “jow goo lan”) is native to the remote mountainous regions of S.W. China, an area well known for the longevity and vitality of its inhabitants, and in the mountains of Thailand, Japan, Korea, and elsewhere in Asia. Jiaogulan was “uncovered” when China conducted its first national census in the 1970’s. Many of the residents in the region where jiaogulan grows naturally and is used daily to provide energy and relieve fatigue, were reported to live extraordinarily long lives. The residents attributed their longevity and vitality to their daily use of jiaogulan which they call “xiancao” or “Herb of Immortality.” This captured the attention of Chinese government officials and the Chinese Academy of Medical Science and spurred extensive research that has continued up to the present day. This research has demonstrated a wide variety of impressive benefits without any toxic or negative side effects. These abundant studies follow modern scientific research methodology.

The research by Dr. Nagai captured the attention of Dr. Tsunematsu Takemoto, a specialist in herbal medicine who was in the process of studying a Chinese melon which is in the same family as jiaogulan. Dr. Takemoto focused his studies on jiaogulan for ten years. His research team discovered 82 chemical compounds (sapogin gypenosides). Over the following ten years the properties of these compounds were subject to intense scientific investigation and extensive clinical studies on their effects. Jiaogulan became popular in Japan until the company producing it began to substitute mulberry leaves and the Japanese ceased buying it. Today jiaogulan is resurfacing in Japan in its pure form and the Japanese people are enjoying its amazing results.

Jiaogulan is just now beginning to be “discovered” by the Western world and recognized for its extraordinary health supporting properties. Jiaogulan has been extensively studied in Germany, Ireland, Italy, Czechoslovakia and the U.S.A.

Energy: The effects of jiaogulan are often noticeable within a week. People quickly feel the difference in increased energy, stamina, sounder sleep patterns , mental alertness, and heightened perception and physical performance.

During the 1994, Summer Olympics the Chinese athletes were winning so many medals that the sanctioning body of world sports decided to test for the use of illegal metabolic steroids. The athletes were found to be free of steroids, but it was later reported that the Chinese Coach used jiaogulan to enhance their physical performance.

People (young and old, male and female) with overactive schedules can greatly benefit from enhanced energy, vitality and mental awareness. Athletes (both amateur and professional) notice an almost immediate increase in their stamina and endurance. Senior citizens and others who have lost stamina and strength often notice a boost in their energy levels . This energy boost is quite different from a sugar or adrenaline rush. The boost from jiaogulan is a natural increase in energy without the rush. You feel calm but quickly notice that you have more endurance and vitality without any side effects. These initial results, important as they are, are only a partial view of what jiaogulan is really doing.

Balance: The sapogins gypenosides in jiaogulan have a regulatory effect on a wide spectrum of our biological systems including blood pressure, blood sugar levels, immune system, reproductive system, central nervous system, immune system and endocrine system. Jiaogulan increases the body’s natural abilities to respond to a wide spectrum of internal and external stress. Stress related health problems such as hypertension, anxiety, headaches, abnormal sleep patterns etc. may respond to jiaogulan. Stress has a great many other deeper and more serious implications such as over production of cortisol and other imbalances in many of our physiological systems.

Antioxidant: Jiaogulan acts as an antioxidant by stimulating our body to synthesize its own endogenous antioxidants, superoxide dismutase ( “SOD”) and gluthathione. These are part of our natural defense system that controls free radical oxidative damage. When free radicals are produced in excessive quantities in response to unnatural levels of stress (both external and internal) we need to boost our level of antioxidants as well. As we grow older our natural ability to produce endogenous antioxidants decreases. Free radical oxidative damage results in cellular disintegration and dysfunction that can damage specific organs and disturb the equilibrium between various organs. This can result in a broad range of health problems and accelerate the aging process. Jiaogulan’s ability to induce natural self-healing is typified by its ability to induce synthesis of our own endogenous antioxidants.

Adaptogen: Jiaogulan is one of the most powerful and effective adaptogens on the planet. Adaptogens are the precious gems of botanical healing and health. Their ancient history is filled with amazing claims of healing abilities. There is now an abundance of scientific research and clinical studies taking place around the word that is verifying their extraordinary results.

Jiaogulan, like other adaptogens, functions bi-directionally. Depending on the condition of your body it can either raise or lower a given condition until it meets normal parameters. If your blood pressure is too high, it will assist to lower the level. If your blood pressure is too low, it raises it. If you are hyperactive jiaogulan calms your nerves, but if you are lethargic it may provide energy. This normalizing capacity also appears in blood sugar levels, cholesterol, etc. Jiaogulan responds to the needs of our body and initiates effective action to bring the body into balance.

Jiaogulan is also “multi-directional.” Most herbs and almost all medicines aim at one specific problem to achieve one specific result. These are uni-directional. In contrast jiaogulan works through various metabolic pathways to establish a balanced physiology and holistic health. Jiaogulan acts to regulate various biological systems to induce a natural state of functional balance between all systems of our body (homeostasis). This balance is the pre-condition for self-healing, vitality and long life. The Asian concept of the “Wisdom of Equilibrium” proposes that when we are in proper balance, the body is capable to take excellent care of itself.

The most recognized adaptogenic pathways include jiaogulan’s capacity to improve cardiac output to optimize the oxygen and nutrients carried to all our internal organs. A second adaptogenic metabolic pathway taken by jiaogulan adjusts the balance of our central nervous system and balance of glandular processes. This neuro-endocrine regulation normalizes a broad spectrum of physiological, mental and emotional responses essential to induce and sustain good health. When we improve cardiac function and neuro-endocrine regulation we create a more balanced physiology that has a normalizing effect on our entire biophysical condition.

Summary: Working closely with Hill Tribe and other indigenous farming communities in Northern Thailand to promote organic jiaogulan cultivation and encourage the use of traditional agricultural practices that mirror the herb as it grows naturally (wild crafted). In addition we send our farmers into the mountains to find jiaogulan growing naturally in the wild (ethically wild harvested). In all cases our jiaogulan is free from any synthetic chemicals that might result from the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The availability of fully mature, farm fresh jiaogulan that is freeze dried to preserve its benefits provides you with the highest quality and most effective jiaogulan product available anywhere. There are no synthetic additives or chemicals of any kind used in the freeze dry process.

Jiaogulan does not work on one specific part of the body or another. It does not focus on only one health problem. It doesn’t work in the same way or produce the same benefits for different people. It works on what’s given and different for each person to help bring that person into balance.
As a result of cleansing, detoxifying and normalizing processes you may experience mild discomfort such as slight nausea or increased bowel movements. If you experience any reaction stop using this product and consult your physician.

Jiaogulan is not recommended for patients who take drugs such as Azathioprine (Imuran), Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), Prograf, Zenapak, Rapumune or any prescription drugs to regulate heart conditions. It should be avoided by pregnant and breast-feeding women.
Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure to speak with your doctor about all prescription and non-prescription medicines before you begin to use any herbal product.

Testimonials
Below are some testimonials for various conditions on jiaogulan.net The testimonials refer to both loose whole leaf tea and also capsules made from the leaf.  Both work the same, but with the loose tea you can also eat the leaves which not only are quite tasteful, but you get in effect more value in taking the tea and the leaf, as well as some green roughage.  Please click the link for an area that interests you:

Adrenal & Respiratory Support

Arrhytmia 

Blood pressure reduction

Cholesterol

Cancer

Dementia & Bronchitis

Energy

Immunity

Pain or Arthritis

Sleep

Stress

Other conditions

Blood pressure

Rena Palloff—California, August 2003
My sister’s (Paula Sklar, Arizona) blood pressure shot up to 160/93-4 and it stayed that way until she started taking jiaogulan (pills)—within one week it went down to 135/80, now it is 125/75. She’s been on it for two months now.

WT Patterson—Arkansas, July 2003
In 20 days or less I dropped my total cholesterol 57 points—from 280 to 223. My blood sugar is down from 153 to 77, and my blood pressure is stays around 118/70 from 140/70. I drink the tea and also take the pills. This is the best thing I’ve ever run in to.

Barbara Burns—Montana, April 2003
After taking the jiaogulan pills for about a month my borderline high blood pressure went to normal and has been there for about a year now. My cholesterol also went down to normal—even while I have been somewhat overweight.

Jo Anne Long—Pennsylvania, April 2003
It seems to be working for my blood pressure. I’ve been taking it for a year—1 pill 3 times a day.

Rodger Bailey—Texas, April 2003
It helps my blood pressure. I’ve been taking jiaogulan capsules for about a year, along with a diuretic blood pressure medicine. Without jiaogulan the medicine only keeps by numbers at about 150/100, but with jiaogulan I stay steadily between 130-140 over 80-90, just high of normal. I’m very satisfied to not have to take any stronger blood pressure medicine.

Blair Moser II—California, March 2003
My blood pressure has gone down from 130/88 to 120/78 after taking the jiaogulan pills for about 2-3 months.

Gwendolyn Claxton—Florida, March 2003
I have been taking your capsules and have seen great results with my high blood pressure and cholesterol. I also have more energy. Thanks a bunch. 

Margaret Offutt—Georgia, February 2003
I forgot to ask you, if I am taking the capsules 3x per day for my blood pressure, should I also be taking my medication. I must admit that I have not been taking my blood pressure medicine regularly and my pressure is normal.

Bobbi Moses—Alaska, February 2003
I started taking your Jiaogulan Standardized Gypenosides around the time of my yearly check-up when my doctor told me that my cholesterol and blood pressure were high and I should do something about it. I kept taking the jiaogulan till my next yearly check-up and the doctor said both were now acceptable.

Marvin Swinford—Kentucky, January 2003
Previously my blood pressure was usually running about 142/114. After about a month of taking your jiaogulan capsules my blood pressure was down to 116/78, and I could even feel it physically, especially during my workouts—and with zero side effects.

Marsha Johnston—Missouri, January 2003
My blood pressure has been erratic, going up high and coming down. Now after taking 1-2 capsules of your Standardized Gypenosides per day, it more even and a bit lower. I feel much calmer, more peaceful, and also I am not having as much problem falling asleep.
Update, July 2003
After taking the jiaogulan capsules since January my blood pressure has dropped quite a bit. It was about 140-5/80; now it is 124/70. And I’m still sleeping better at night.

Pete Ramirez—Texas, October 2002
I have been taking jiaogulan (capsules) for almost six months now and I can honestly say that the product has improved my overall health. I’m off my blood pressure medication. My energy levels are back. Blood pressure is down to 122/78.

Steve Scallion—Virginia, October 2002
My systolic blood pressure was around 220. It’s (Jiaogulan Capsules) taken it down to 170 within about a month.

Maria Saenz—Texas, October 2002
Before taking jiaogulan (capsules), at night I could feel my blood pressure throbbing in my head. Then after taking it, it became normal. I was a borderline diabetic, but now have not had any problem. When I stopped taking jiaogulan my blood pressure started to go up again.

Willarean Evans—California, September 2002
My blood pressure was higher than when I was younger, although not that high. But, since I have taken these (Jiaogulan) herbal pills, my blood pressure went down to where it was when I was younger. It has been up to 130/82; and with the pills it came down to 117/70. And the interesting thing is that I only take 3 pills at night. Also, I think it has an effect on the immune system, because I have not been getting colds the way I used to, even when other people around me have been getting them.

Jeannette Lewis—Tennessee, August 2002
Your Jiaogulan Herbal Pills have lowered by blood pressure considerably in less than two months. UPDATE—March 2003: The pills are keeping my blood pressure down.

Mary Gae George—Utah, August 2002
Your tea (Premium Jiaogulan) is delicious, and my blood pressure has responded by moving into very safe zones! I recommend your products to many people. I’ve been drinking the tea for 4 months.

Mike Funaro—Las Vegas, NV, July 2002
I have been taking the Standard gypenosides of Jiaogulan for 3 months now. I have always used a blood pressure medication (last 3 years) that kept my pressure around 130/90. I went to the doctor for the first time since I have been taking the gypensoides and my pressure was 100/70. In all my life I can't remember ever having a pressure that low. My only change has been the Jiaogulan supplements. Must be working.

Annie Davis—Texas, July 2002
I was having trouble getting my blood pressure down. It was approximately 190/103. As soon as I started drinking the Premium Jiaogulan Tea (two bags once/day), it came down, and has been normal that way for about a year. Now it’s 130/86.

Robert Herman—California, March 2002
I’ve been taking Jiaogulan Herbal Pills. After a period of two months my blood pressure went down gradually from 140/90 down to 120/80. That is where it has remained.

Deloris Max, health store owner—Indiana, February 2002
I’m now 62 years old. My blood pressure was 180/95-100. When the natural treatments I tried for it didn’t help at all, my doctor put me on some blood pressure drugs. However, the side effects I experienced were horrible—so I stopped. When we brought in your products into our store, I started taking the tea and my blood pressure went down, but it was difficult for me to take the tea very often, so I began taking the Jiaogulan Herbal Pills. I’ve been taking them for about 4 months. Now my BP is down to about 140/85 and I anticipate that it will go down even further. I’ve very pleased with the results. I just had a customer tell me that their BP is also down from taking jiaogulan.

Billy Schuelke—Nebraska, August 2001, updated July 2002 (everything the same)
The many blood pressure medicines I have tried caused very bad side effects. The one I am on now is OK, but my blood pressure was not stable. Your jiaogulan capsules kept my blood pressure stable when I take 2 capsules in the morning and 3 in the evening. I wish I could stop the medicine altogether and just rely on jiaogulan, but my doctor is not cooperative in adjusting the dosage of my medicine so I could wean myself off it. The jiaogulan capsules have also helped with stress, energy, and my sex life (erectile dysfunction).

Dr. David Walsh—Alabama, August 2001, Updated February 2002
I’m very excited about your product. I could not believe that it actually helped my PVA (Premature Ventricular Contraction), and within a short time. Not only that; I recently developed high blood pressure and it brought it down. It’s still working after six months.
Update—September 2003
I stopped taking your product after I finished the bottles because I was cured and didn’t need it anymore, and I’m still feeling fine to date.

Kenneth Piller, N.D., Bruce Blinzler, N.D.—Coeur D Alene, August 2001. 
The main purpose we prescribe jiaogulan is for high blood pressure. Although it did not work on a few patients, we’ve been treating about 15-20 people with it and it’s been successful in lowering and maintaining their blood pressure. A couple of those people have made the comment that they also felt better since taking jiaogulan. There’s one gentleman whose medical doctors gave up on him—none of their drugs worked. Nor did any of the alternative treatments that we gave him work, until he tried jiaogulan.
Update —January 2002
They continue to have success with blood pressure patients

Peggy Krohn—Ohio, August 2001
Both my blood pressure and cholesterol were very high when I started taking your Jiaogulan Herbal Pills and drinking 3-4 cups per week of your regular jiaogulan tea. I had a checkup after 3 months. My cholesterol was down by a phenomenal 60 points. And my blood pressure was down too. My doctor was thrilled that they were both down because if it wasn’t, he was going put me on the medicines. I have since switched to the capsules. My blood pressure is still ok. I will find out soon if my cholesterol numbers are down any further.

Linda Garcia—Florida, August 2001
I’ve been taking your jiaogulan pills for about a year now. When I started, my blood pressure was about 151/105. Within about 6 weeks it was down to 135/82 and has remained steady there since then. I took 3 pills twice a day at the beginning, and still do. I am very satisfied with these results. As soon as anyone complains of high blood pressure, I tell him or her about jiaogulan.

Anne Koslofsky—New York, January 2001 
My blood pressure was 150/90 before I started taking jiaogulan. I am 73 years old. My cholesterol and blood fats are now and have always been normal. I attribute my high blood pressure to the normal affects of aging, plus I now tend to be under a bit more stress than usual, since I have been helping out in my son’s law office as a receptionist. I started taking jiaogulan September of 2000. I check my own blood pressure regularly. Within a week or two my blood pressure dropped to 140/85 and now it is down to 130/85 and has stabilized. 

Eugene Schooler—Pennsylvania, August 2001
Originally, I was intrigued with jiaogulan’s aspect as an adaptogen, a regulator, and am very pleased with it. I started taking jiaogulan in July of 2000 when I developed an elevated blood pressure. I took the Jiaogulan Herbal Pills along with other supplements, such as magnesium, hawthorn, carnitine, and taurine. At home, I use a monitor and test myself a few times a day. My blood pressure fluctuates at different times of the day, but on average it is down to what I consider normal. I definitely give jiaogulan a proportional share of the credit. 

Dr. Conrad Dean—New Mexico, June 2001
I just called up to say that we’ve got a problem here. I gave your jiaogulan pills to a patient with high blood pressure. He never called back to report in with me. When I called the patient, he said that his blood pressure was normal. I lost a patient.

Robert Padovani—Ohio, November 2001
Your Jiaogulan Herbal Pills helps bring my blood pressure down. My wife and I have been taking the Pills for at least 1½ years. My wife really likes jiaogulan because it helps her to relax. We also like it because it’s an antioxidant.

Elizabeth Ford, RN— Florida, November 2000
I am now 62 years old. A long time ago I took ma huang as a diet pill and it took my blood pressure up above 200/102. I immediately took herbs to help reduce it and it came down, but never below 140/90. It fluctuated up and down a bit, but never returned to normal again, even with exercise and chiropractic treatments.

Then I spoke to Dr. Janet Maccaro and read her book, Immune System Makeover. After reading her account about your jiaogulan herb, I called her to inquire more about it. She told me to take your product—3 pills, 3 times a day. After a few weeks, my blood pressure was back down to 117/74, and has never gone high again. I am so convinced about it, because I take my own blood pressure regularly, and know how to do it accurately, because of being a registered nurse for many years. Also, my cholesterol went down from 240 to 190, triglycerides became great too; my doctor was floored.

Donna Young, ND; Certified Health Counselor, midwife—Idaho, November, 2000
My second experience with jiaogulan was with my mother, who had a stroke with an inner cranial hemorrhage. Her blood pressure went up to 240/170. After taking the jiaogulan tea pills, her blood pressure normalized to about 140/86 (although it occasionally goes up slightly), her facial droop went away, and her speech became clear. Once, she ran out of pills and thought she didn’t need them. Her blood pressure went up to 220/140 in less than a week and her post stroke symptoms started to come back. When she started again on the pills all those symptoms went away within 12 hours. She is now taking the jiaogulan regularly. 

John R Morrison—Florida, September, 2000
I am now 83 years old. Until about two years ago I had slightly lower blood pressure than the average. After paying little attention to a rise in blood pressure, I had a small stroke. The good news is that your jiaogulan pills have lowered my blood pressure back to only a few digits higher than my old “normal.” Also my tendency toward high blood sugar is completely under control. I do not wish to be without Jiaogulan pills ever again. 


Cholesterol

Amanda Wall—Florida, August 2003
After 2 months of taking 3 pills, 2 times a day my cholesterol went down to the satisfaction of my doctor. And even with hereditary high cholesterol.

WT Patterson—Arkansas, July 2003
In 20 days or less I dropped my total cholesterol 57 points—from 280 to 223. My blood sugar is down from 153 to 77, and my blood pressure is stays around 118/70 from 140/70. I drink the tea and also take the pills. This is the best thing I’ve ever run in to.

Thomas Bocchino—Connecticut, July 2003
This product (Herbal Pills) is great; I dropped my triglycerides from over 700 to under 130 and my cholesterol from over 250 to under 100 in 12 months.

Gwendolyn Claxton—Florida, March 2003
I have been taking your capsules and have seen great results with my high blood pressure and cholesterol. I also have more energy. Thanks a bunch. 

Bobbi Moses—Alaska, February 2003
I started taking your Jiaogulan Standardized Gypenosides around the time of my yearly check-up when my doctor told me that my cholesterol and blood pressure were high and I should do something about it. I kept taking the jiaogulan till my next yearly check-up and the doctor said both were now acceptable.

Valerie Branam—Wisconson, January 2003
A year and a half ago, my cholesterol was 227, with LDL of 159 and HDL of 46. Now my total is 166, LDL is 100, and HDL is 42. Trigylcerides have remained about the same. I drink two cups of jiaogulan tea a day as a part of my health efforts.

Susan Alexander—Delaware, January 2003
I have a lot more energy and my cholesterol has come way down. My total cholesterol was 240 and after taking about 2-3 pills per day for 5 months, it is now down to 167. Also, my blood pressure was about 140-160/90 and is now 107/65.

Errol Kroner—Illinois, February 2002
Although I started taking jiaogulan capsules for general well being, I experienced a dramatic reduction in my cholesterol. It went from 260 to 189 (total cholesterol) within 3 months. My doctor was quite amazed. Also my circulation seems to be improved, because I no longer experience coldness in my extremities.

Dr. Carlos Barcena, M.D.—Mexico, September 2001
Jiaogulan is a very nice product. I have at least 8 persons who I am giving it to. In one of them, it is keeping cholesterol and triglycerides down. Two of my patients, who are taking statins, are reporting muscle aches. There is great concern about statins now with the information about Baycol. 

Peggy Krohn—Ohio, August 2001
Both my blood pressure and cholesterol were very high when I started taking your Jiaogulan Herbal Pills and drinking 3-4 cups per week of your regular jiaogulan tea. I had a checkup after 3 months. My cholesterol was down by a phenomenal 60 points. And my blood pressure was down too. My doctor was thrilled that they were both down because if it wasn’t, he was going put me on the medicines. I have since switched to the capsules. My blood pressure is still ok. I will find out soon if my cholesterol numbers are down any further.
Update—April 2003
After my blood pressure and cholesterol stayed normal for a while, I stopped taking the pills. I have been completely normal since then. Right now my husband is taking jiaogulan to see if he can get his cholesterol down too.

Kathy Hope—California, August 2001
Seven months ago, I had a cholesterol reading of 264. After drinking one cup a day of your Premium Jiaogulan Herbal Tea for two months it went down to 247. Now after seven months my cholesterol is down to 237. I feel very optimistic that the jiaogulan is working and that it will go down even further.

Linda Cohen—Texas, November 2000
I have a thyroid problem and take allopathic medicine for it. Even with the medicine I would sometimes tend to be hyper, or jittery, and sometimes hypo, or lethargic. Also, my cholesterol has been very high, a total of 316. My blood pressure has also been a bit high. I have regular checkups on my blood, due to seriousness of my situation, and here are the results:
After one month of taking your jiaogulan pills, my cholesterol went down 60 points. After four months, my cholesterol was down 120 points from it’s original high. Also my triglyceride level has gone down from 260 to 129. My fluctuating hyper and hypo moods have stabilized, I feel 100% better, and my blood pressure is now normal. Consider me a grateful, long-term customer. 

Donna Young, ND; Certified Health Counselor, and midwife—Idaho, November, 2000
My first experience with jiaogulan was with my client, a serious weightlifter and bodybuilder, who overloaded his liver with huge quantities of protein powder. His liver turned the fats back into his blood and in turn raised his triglyceride and cholelsterol levels to a dangerously high 1800. He became extremely weak and had chest pains. After he started on the tea pills and Power Surge, he noticed a significant energy change, and improved heart function. His cholesterol and triglyceride levels have come down to 300 and states that he continues to see a noticeable change in energy and strength when taking the tea pills and Power Surge.



Arrhythmia

Dr. David Walsh—Alabama, August 2001, Updated February 2002
I’m very excited about your product. I could not believe that it actually helped my PVA (Premature Ventricular Contraction), and within a short time. Not only that; I recently developed high blood pressure and it brought it down. It’s still working after six months.
Update—September 2003
I stopped taking your product after I finished the bottles because I was cured and didn’t need it anymore, and I’m still feeling fine to date.

JR Borbridge—Canada, December 2000
Recently I developed an irregular heartbeat. I would miss a beat, go three or four, miss a beat, go three or four—and there was nothing in particular that I did that would set it off. It would stop for a while, then a few weeks later it would start again. Then after taking the jiaogulan teas for 3 months, it happened again only during the first three weeks and it hasn’t happened at all since then. 

William Newman—Michigan, June 2002
The condition I had before was a very severe irregular heartbeat. I have been taking for years a large amount of Co Q 10, among other supplements. It has helped, but was still occurring. I still had to be careful. But after taking jiaogulan approx. 2 weeks, I can’t believe my activity has increased at least 50%. I couldn’t do a lot of stressful activity, climb stairs or a long walk—I would end us with an irregular heartbeat. I have played more golf in the past week than I have played in a week in the past two years. 


Dementia & Bronchitis

Nancy Olsen, R.N.—Ohio, August 2001
I have been prescribing jiaogulan to 2 geriatric patients of mine. The first patient, a man, has Parkinson’s. Jiaogulan has helped him verbalize a lot more. He is walking more. He is more able to feed himself. The second patient, a lady, has little bit of senile dementia, and has been having anger and frustration problems. She seems to be a lot calmer and more active and more confident and feels better from taking jiaogulan.
As for myself, I have had chronic bronchitis since 6 months old. I have had 2 attacks every year since then. Since taking jiaogulan I’ve had nothing except clear lungs.

Adrenal & Respiratory Support

Giles Vines—California, May 2003
Jiaogulan helps a whole lot for my congestive heart failure. I know because I stopped for a while then started again, and the difference is dramatic. My wife takes it too. We’re both in our nineties.

Dr. Gabriel Cousens, M.D.—Arizona, January 2002
I am most impressed with how many people respond to jiaogulan for adrenal support and building the Kapha energy for strengthening the upper respiratory system. It has become one of my top choices for healing weakened adrenal function.

Arthur Farrington—Washington, May 2002
I have had bronchitis for about 4 weeks. I took all kinds of herb tinctures and antibodics from the doctor, which didn’t do anything. I’ve had bad coughing spells, which were very debilitating. I couldn’t sleep at all and I wasn’t getting better. Then I found you from the book Underground Cures and ordering jiaogulan. This is now the 5th day since I started taking jiaogulan. I took 1 capsule 3 times a day and it immediately began to work. The phlegm has been coming up very easily, with hardly any coughing. My feeling of restriction in breathing is completely gone. I thought I was about to get pneumonia. Now I am feeling fantastic.

Milton Hagan—Montana, June 2002
I’ve been troubled with Emphysema and Bronchitis. The Jiaogulan Herbal Pills helped me breath easier.
UPDATE, May 2003:
I used the pills for a while and it helped my chronic bronchitis, and then stopped for a while to make sure. Now I can see it definitely helps.


Pain or Arthritis

Ralph Ryan—Iowa, August 2003
I’ve been feeling better since taking jiaogulan pills and my wife has been getting relief from the discomfort of her arthritis.

Nancy Dhurjaty—New York, May 2003
I love what jiaogulan (capsules) does for me. When I take it regularly I do not feel the aching from bursitis in my shoulder. If I stop taking it, the pain comes back.

Peggy Burghart—Texas, April 2003
I’m 47 years old and have had TMJ for the past 30 years, taking morphine injections one or twice a month for pain. I got relief in about 6 days after taking jiaogulan pills and it’s still been working since January. My doctors were all blown away.

Catherine Okita—Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, Jiaogulan Tea vendor, March 2002
I have a friend who I sold the jiaogulan premium tea to, who had terrible debilitating migraine headaches every weekend. She also had many sunspots on her arms and hands from overexposure to the sun. After drinking 2 cups a day of the tea, over the period of a month the migraines completely subsided and her arms are now a healthy pink, without any of the sunspots.

Todd Sidwell (for his mother)—Utah, December 2002
She is getting great results from taking only 2 of the Jiaogulan Herbal Pills each day—increased energy and reduced soreness from her fibromyalgia.

Donna Vaccariello (and her father)—June, 2002
My father is 86 years old. All of sudden he developed many diseases. He’s been to all sorts of drugs because he’s too old to have surgery. He’s Sicilian he loves to work in his garden. He has really slowed down, with pain in his legs, no energy, and angina (had to take nitro). I’ve had the pills two weeks now. He takes two 3 times a day. He could barely walk. Oh, my God, the difference in my father is amazing. He has so much energy, his coloring is good and he’s not complaining about pain any more. I honestly feel that jiaogulan is giving my father a new lease on life. Thank you so much.

Richard Brady—NY, May 2002
Have been getting relief from various aches and pains and am interested to see if it is due to jiaogulan or not, so I would like to reorder.

Monica Yurkanin—Maryland, August 2001
I’ve been taking jiaogulan capsules for about 3 months. It has helped me with pains in my legs, which I no longer have. It seemed to improve my blood circulation. Then I gave it to my husband who hadn’t been able to climb the stairs. He said after 2 days he was able to climb the stairs and it’s been that way for a few weeks now.

William England—California, July 2001
I have been taking jiaogulan capsules for two months. I have found that it is dramatically reduced my pain from arthritis. I would describe it as going from a level 7 of pain to a level 2 or 1. It is much more tolerable for me now. Also, I have been able to increase my daily walks from 2 miles to 4 miles, and have recommended your products to others.


Immunity

Anita Gehrke-New York, February 2000
I am very pleased to tell you that I have had wonderful success with Jiaogulan. I contracted Lyme Disease in September of 1998 and was treated with a high dose of antibiotics for a long period of time. This resulted in Leukopenia - low white blood cell count. On the day that I started a second round of antibiotic treatment, my white blood cell count was 2.4. I read about Jiaogulan in Natural Health magazine and ordered it. When it arrived, I had been on the new course of antibiotics for one week. I had a CBC blood test six days after beginning the Jiaogulan and was thrilled to learn that my white blood cell count was up to 4.5. This is the highest it has been in years - and it went from its lowest to its highest in under two weeks! Although I have been taking vitamin C and shark liver oil for quite a while, I am certain that Jiaogulan is responsible for the level of success I have achieved and the speed of success as well. 


Cancer

Wayne Martin—California, July 2001
After I had my esophagus removed due to cancer, I heard about jiaogulan. I take it for the antioxidant protection to help my body fight the cancer, which has been spreading to my lymph nodes. The doctor calls it type 3. I also like the energy it gives me. 
UPDATE, January 2002
I’ve still been taking the jiaogulan capsules, and recently had a CT Scan. The doctor was amazed to find that there was no sign of cancer any more.


Energy

Barbara Wolfe—Maryland, September 2003
I’ve been taking jiaogulan pills for energy since March, 3 pills 3 times a day, and if I’ve got a project I need to stay up late for then I take some more. It’s been working for me.

Holly Longusky—Indiana, July 2003
Since I’ve started taking the Herbal Pills I have had more energy than I can believe. I am very pleased with your product.

Susan Washburn—New Mexico, April 2003
After taking jiaogulan capsules, three per day in a.m. on empty stomach, for about four months I noticed a definite change in my physiological responses to stressors. Fewer adrenalin rushes, less muscular tension, more energy at the end of the day.

Dan Diemer—Iowa, October 2002
Before I started taking jiaogulan, I was taking all sorts of herbs, but I still was so weak that I couldn’t mow the yard. After taking jiaogulan for about 2 weeks I was able to mow the yard. Then after about 3 months I was able to go back to work. I got a job as hotel night auditor. The first week I worked 62 hours. I was very surprised that I was able to work those long hours. After each workday I was surprised at the amount of energy that I had. Now, I have cut back on much of the other herbs I was taking; yet my energy is still good.
UPDATE—December 2002
I have plenty of energy and my blood pressure is down.

Nancy Pavkov—California, August 2002
My husband is 72 years old. Jiaogulan Herbal Pills help him to be perky each day.

Melanie Hastings—Massachusetts, March 2002
I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Jiaogulan Plus Energy Formula has been great for increasing the oxygen to my red blood cells and I feel like I’m getting better blood circulation to my extremities. I definitely feel less tired. 
UPDATE—January 2003
My mental fatigue has improved also.

Dr. Carlos Barcena, M.D.—Mexico, 2001
Jiaogulan is a very nice product. I have at least 8 persons who I am giving it to. In 7 of them they are reporting an increase of energy. They feel it is stronger than ginseng. 

Connie Smith, Health Food Store Owner—California, November, 2000
My husband used to wholesale a very good quality ginseng product (Hopi Chief brand ginseng). He took it himself and liked it for energy and good health. A customer told us about jiaogulan. The jiaogulan pills are the only thing that he found that was better than the ginseng, and so we both take the jiaogulan and love it. It gives us more energy and a better feeling of well being. 


Sleep

Iris Milliken—Ohio, January 2003
I’ve been using the herb (capsules) less than a month. The quality of my sleep has
improved. I usually woke a 2 and 4 a.m. Now I sleep through till the alarm goes off at 6 a.m. I’m in menopause and thought I’d never sleep all night again.

Joan Mode, Aurora, CO—Dec. 2001
I like the way it (jiaogulan capsules) help me sleep. 
UPDATE, August 2003
I still take it because it helps me sleep.

Benét Leigh—California, August 2003
I’ve gotten my first good night’s sleep in 5 years, in spite of all the stress in my life, and without changing anything else. Thank you.


Stress

Susan Washburn—New Mexico, April 2003
After taking jiaogulan capsules, three per day in a.m. on empty stomach, for about four months I noticed a definite change in my physiological responses to stressors. Fewer adrenalin rushes, less muscular tension, more energy at the end of the day. It seemed as if the jiaogulan moderated the sympathetic nervous system's over-reactions and allowed the parasympathetic system to kick in more quickly to return things to normal. The effect is subtle, but certainly noticeable, and since I didn't expect anything from the pills, probably not a placebo phenomenon.

Benét Leigh—California, August 2003
I’ve gotten my first good night’s sleep in 5 years, in spite of all the stress in my life, and without changing anything else. Thank you.


Other Conditions

WT Patterson—Arkansas, July 2003
In 20 days or less I dropped my total cholesterol 57 points—from 280 to 223. My blood sugar is down from 153 to 77, and my blood pressure is stays around 118/70 from 140/70. I drink the tea and also take the pills. This is the best thing I’ve ever run in to.

David O’Leary—Connecticut, May 2001
I have noticed a difference taking your Jiaogulan Herbal Pills. My body feels more flexible, and I sleep like a rock! Also I have noticed that a pesky rash that comes and goes on my right hip is gone! Wow! I have baffled the doctors with that and have tried lots of other natural remedies and creams, to no avail until now. I will be a repeat customer!!!

Donna Vaccariello—Ohio, June 2002
And now, I’m also taking jiaogulan. I had my thyroid taken out—maybe 5 or 10% is left. As a result, I’ve been very tired even though I take thyroid medicine. After taking jiaogulan capsules two once day, now I have all the energy I need.

Catherine Okita—Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, Jiaogulan Tea vendor, March 2002
I have a friend who I sold the jiaogulan premium tea to, who had terrible debilitating migraine headaches every weekend. She also had many sunspots on her arms and hands from overexposure to the sun. After drinking 2 cups a day of the tea, over the period of a month the migraines completely subsided and her arms are now a healthy pink, without any of the sunspots.