Preferred Label : Gynostemma pentaphyllum Supplement;
NCIt synonyms : Jiao Gu-lan; Jiaogulan;
NCIt definition : A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) derived from the plant Gynostemma pentaphyllum,
an herbaceous climbing vine found in southern China and Southeast Asia, with potential
antioxidant activity. Gynostemma pentaphyllum intake has also been used for its adaptogenic
effect, to decrease cholesterol and high blood pressure, to strengthen the immune
system, and to increase stamina and to improve memory.;
Origin ID : C117275;
UMLS CUI : C3891162;
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