The human immune system is one of the most complex and essential systems in our body. It is our immune system that protects us from a host of infections including viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Unfortunately our immune system is under constant attack from environmental factors, diseases and stress. We all need to keep our immune system as healthy as possible.

Boost Anti-Oxidant Levels!

Researchers found Jiaogulan to stimulate the body's internal production of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD). Anti-oxidants are key to a healthy immune system. See our Anti-oxidants link.

Increased White Blood Cell Count!

Wang, H.R. , et al. Therapeutic and tonic effects of Jiaogulan in leukopenic patients. Xin Zhong Yi. China, 1991

White blood cells are the body's main defense against infectious disease so higher white blood cell counts (WBC) are strongly associated with the body's ability to resist illness. In this study study leucopenic (white blood cell deficient) patients were given gypenosides (the clinical name for the active components of the herb gynostemma pentaphyllum) for one month. The average patient doubled their WBC during this time.

93.5% Effective!

Liu, et al. Therapeutic effects of Jiaogulan on leukopenia due to irradiation and chemotherapy. Zhong Guo Yi Yao Xue Bao. China. 1992

In this study cancer patients who were leucopenic due to radiation therapy were divided into three groups, the 1st group was given Jiaogulan mixed with a traditional Chinese herbal blend, the 2nd group was given only the herbal blend and a third group was given a generic health tonic. The average patient in the group taking Jiaogulan more than doubled their WBC in an average of just 4.69 days with a 93.55% effectiveness. The control groups took much longer and were only 71% and 50% effective respectively.

Protects Cellular Immunity!

Hou, J., et al. Effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum makino on the immunological function of cancer patients. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 1991.

Lymphocyte transformation and and enhanced lymphocyte activity is another way of improving the effectiveness of white blood cells in creating disease antibodies. In the clinical phase of this study, patients with immune deficient systems due to cancer treatment were given 240 mg of Jiaogulan each day. The test group was able to maintain their cellular immunity despite continued radiation therapy whereas a control group that did not receive Jiaogulan had marked decrease in lymphocyte activity. The group was followed for over a year and the Jiaogulan-treated group showed a much better average prognosis than the control group. The researcher concluded that Jiaogulan could be used to protect cellular immunity.

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