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Does Gynostemma pentaphyllum hurt the kidney?
Gynostemma pentaphyllum does not harm the kidney. Drinking Gynostemma pentaphyllum for kidney yin deficiency is not only ineffective, but also beneficial to kidney yin deficiency, because it is recorded on page 380 of the clinical series of traditional Chinese medicine in Ming and Qing Dynasties: Gynostemma pentaphyllum has the functions of benefiting qi and nourishing yin, clearing away lung heat and resolving phlegm, nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, and producing and solidifying sperm. So it's good for kidney yin deficiency,

Gynostemma pentaphyllum, as a "magical" and "longevity herb", has been widely used in ancient times. It was called "Xiancao" in the Ming Dynasty. The name of Gynostemma pentaphyllum starts from 1525, and Judy's book "Herbal Medicine for Disaster Relief" is also called Gynostemma pentaphyllum in China Pharmacopoeia. It has been found that Gynostemma pentaphyllum contains more than 50 saponins, including tetracyclic triterpenoids, including aesculin Ⅲ, Ⅳ and ⅶ, which are the same substances as ginsenoside Rb 1, Rb3, Rd and F2 respectively. The acid hydrolysis product has the same physical and chemical properties as the ginsenoside-panaxadiol hydrolysis product. This is very rare in non-Araliaceae plants, so it is known as the "second ginseng". So what are the specific functions and functions of Gynostemma pentaphyllum? .

The efficacy of Gynostemma pentaphyllum:

(1) Lowering blood pressure, blood lipid and blood sugar.

(2) Anti-arteriosclerosis, inhibition of thrombosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

(3) soothe the nerves and nourish the nature, delay aging, improve mental activity and improve brain function.

(4) Activating normal cells of human body, reducing weight and increasing weight, strengthening spleen and stomach, relieving fatigue, having sedative, hypnotic and anti-tension effects, and treating migraine.

(5) cancer prevention, inhibition and killing of cancer cells. Enhance the activity of lymphocytes in human blood and enhance human immune function.

(6) Eliminate the toxic and side effects of hormone drugs.

(7) Anti-inflammatory, anti-intestinal, anti-gastric ulcer and swelling.

Functions of Gynostemma pentaphyllum:

(1) Lowering blood pressure, blood lipid and blood sugar.

(2) Anti-arteriosclerosis, inhibition of thrombosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

(3) soothe the nerves and nourish the nature, delay aging, improve mental activity and improve brain function.

(4) Activating normal cells of human body, reducing weight and increasing weight, strengthening spleen and stomach, relieving fatigue, having sedative, hypnotic and anti-tension effects, and treating migraine.

(5) cancer prevention, inhibition and killing of cancer cells. Enhance the activity of lymphocytes in human blood and enhance human immune function.

(6) Eliminate the toxic and side effects of hormone drugs.

(7) Anti-inflammatory, anti-intestinal, anti-gastric ulcer and swelling. Oral administration: decoction,15 ~ 30g; Grinding, 3-6g each time; Or make tea. External use: appropriate amount, mashed and rubbed.

Books on the efficacy and function of Gynostemma pentaphyllum;

1. It is recorded in Compendium of Materia Medica and National Collection of Chinese Herbal Medicines that drinking Gynostemma pentaphyllum can treat tracheitis, pharyngolaryngitis, migraine, lower blood pressure, lower blood lipid and help sleep.

2. According to the 380th page of Clinical Series of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Ming and Qing Dynasties, Gynostemma pentaphyllum has the functions of benefiting qi and nourishing yin, clearing away lung-heat and resolving phlegm, nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, and producing and solidifying sperm.

Third, the first volume of the Manual of Color Pictures of Chinese Herbal Medicine records that Gynostemma pentaphyllum has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, and has a strong nourishing effect similar to that of ginseng. Clinical application in the treatment of chronic tracheitis, various tumors, ulcers, insomnia, headache, etc.

4. Research and clinical application of Gynostemma pentaphyllum in Japan. It is recorded in pharmaceutical journals and foreign medicine that Gynostemma pentaphyllum can nourish and strengthen the body, regulate human functions in two ways, enhance physical fitness and improve immunity. Regulating blood pressure, reducing blood fat, lowering blood sugar and losing weight. Calm the nerves, improve sleep and treat neurasthenia. Clearing away heat and toxic materials can remove toxins from the body, inhibit cell canceration and kill cancer cells. Increase the number of generations of human cells and delay aging.