Daily Archives: January 5, 2018

Traditional Versus Berry Tea

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the World after water. Tea has important health implications because research suggests that drinking tea confers protection against particular diseases including cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, dementias and metabolic syndrome. The … Continue reading →

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Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Phytochemistry: The phytochemicals in jiaogulan responsible for it adaptogenic properties are  thought to be a group of triterpene saponins called gypenosides. These include a large number of structurally similar terpene derivatives including gynosaponin TN-1, gynosaponin TN-2, gypenoside XLV, and gypenoside … Continue reading →

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