Category: natural foods

Part used	Herb
Use	1 tsp dried herb in 8oz water, steep 40 minutes
Benefits	Enhances immune system function and reverses / prevents immunosuppression Antioxidant: enhancementment of Super Oxidase Dismutase (SOD) Heart protective: reduces LDL cholesterol and platelet aggregation and improves cardiac function Calming adaptogen and useful for treating anxiety, hypertension and stress
Dangers	Have with food – may cause gastric upset when taken on empty stomach

Research studies

• Traditional Chinese medicine in treatment of hyperlipidaemia; Birgittela Cour, PerMølgaard, ZhaoYi (1995); Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 46, Issue 2, May 1995, Pages 125-129; doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(95)01234-5

• Therapeutic effect of jiaogulan on leukopenia due to irradiation and chemotherapy; Liu et al. (1992). ; Zhong Guo yi Yao Xue Bao. 7 (2): 99

Adapted from:

Winston, D. & Maimes, S. (2007). Adaptogens: Herbs for strength, stamina and stress releif. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press