Jiaogulan Gynostemma Extract by Skinactives

Jiaogulan Extract

$7.50/ 5gm.

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Jiaogulan is used isn skin care to "re-energize" the skin. It is said that, as a tea, Jiaogulan would "benefit Qi, enrich the blood, keep the heart in good shape, and relieve uneasiness of body and mind". Gypenosides isolated from Gynostemma pentaphyllum are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, with beneficial effects reported in numerous diseases, including inflammation and atherosclerosis. The mechanism underlying these therapeutic effects is unknown but suppression of NO synthesis may be involved.

Use: add 1 teaspoon to 4 oz. of Canvas base cream. Use as cream (leave overnight) or as a mask (rinse after 30 min or as desired).

Further Information: For those who want scientific information rather than Qi, it keeps coming. Jiaogulan extract can absorb UV (increasing the SPF of any sunblock), gypenosides can protect vascular endothelial cells from oxidant injury, may slow down the aging process.

References: Aktan, Fugen; Henness, Sheridan; Roufogalis, Basil D.; Ammit, Alaina J (2003) Gypenosides derived from Gynostemma pentaphyllum suppress NO synthesis in murine macrophages by inhibiting iNOS enzymatic activity and attenuating NF- B-mediated iNOS protein expression. Nitric Oxide, 8: 235-242.

Li L; Jiao L; Lau B H (1993) Protective effect of gypenosides against oxidative stress in phagocytes, vascular endothelial cells and liver microsomes. Cancer biotherapy 8: 263-72.

Li, Lin; Lau, Benjamin H. S. (1993) Protection of vascular endothelial cells from hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidant injury by gypenosides, saponins of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Phytotherapy Research, 7: 299-304.

Each tube is enough for about 16 oz of cream or lotion and can be combined with our other actives. Use in your favourite cream or purchase our Canvas base cream or Sea Kelp bioferment (sea kelp is perfect for people with oily skin).

free radical scavenger, stimulates the immune system

These claims have not been approved by the FDA and these products are not intended to diagnose, cure, or treat any disease.

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