Jiaogulan (Gynostemma Pentaphyllum)
Jiaogulan is a vine from the mountains of southern China, which is commonly used as a tea plant which balances the chi and promotes longevity and good health. It generally produces leaves in groups of 5, which have a bittersweet flavor.
Information
Sources
- Jiaogulan dot net
- Jiaogulan at herb.com
- a testimonial from a regular tea drinker
- Jiaogulan on wisegeek
- Jiaogulan on PFAF
Sources
- Jiaogulan tea at imortalitea - ($120 / kg)
- Jiaogulan tea at gynostemma.com - ($15 / 100g)
- live plant at useful plants nursery - ($8 for 4" pot)