Gynostemma pentaphylla (Thunb. ) Makino, dried all grass used. Specification: Gypenoside≥ 20%, 80%, 95%, 98%, UVPharmacological actions: 1. Adaptogenic, immune modulating, antioxidant, anti - inflammatory, 2. Anti - ulcer, platelet regulator, respiratory tonic, 3. Anti - hyperlipidemic, cholesterol regulator, anti - obesity, triglyceride lowering, 4. Liver protecting, cardiovascular 5. Protectant, anti - thrombic, anti - aging agent. 6. It contains substances called gypenosides. These are similar to the active constituents on ginseng. 7. It may increase production of the body naturally occurring antioxidant, superoxide dismutase, which protects cells from boxidative damage. 8. It is also considered as a very powerful adaptogen and is thought to have a two-fold effect on the body whereby it increases the body physical and mental. 9. It helps adjust blood sugar levels and reduce blood fat (hyperlipidimia). Appearance: Brown, light brown to off - white fine powder.