
In other words, he was one of the most powerful and knowledgeable herbal experts in the world. He was also head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine, Commissioner of the Committee on Pharmacopeia for the People’s Republic of China and a Commissioner of New Drug Evaluation for the PRC. The article was entitled “Anti-Aging Chinese Herbs.” Xiao Peigun, as it turned out, was Director of the Institute of Medicinal Plant Development in Beijing, a major research institute belonging to the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Also, by “coincidence,” Ron had an photocopied article written by Professor Xiao in his travel bag. By coincidence, he was seated on the long flight from San Francisco to Beijing next to Professor Xiao Peigun. Because of a ticketing mistake, he was upgraded to first class. In 1992, Ron Teeguarden was traveling to China to oversea a production run of tonic herbal formulations. Within a decade, Gynostemma was being consumed by millions of Asians as a tonic tea. Gynostemma tea had generally been made from wild mountain Gynostemma pentaphyllum plants, but as Gynostemma reputation as a longevity herb grew, farmers learned to cultivate it. As it turned out, Gynostemma is even richer in these saponins than ginseng. Subsequently, studies conducted first in Japan revealed that Gynostemma was extremely rich in saponins that were extremely close to those found in ginseng and Siberian ginseng. It was revered in the regions where it grew as “magical grass” because of its many reputed health benefits. In 1972, a group of Japanese researchers reported that Gynostemma tea was being consumed as a daily “longevity tea” by large numbers of southern Chinese people. These gypenosides are responsible for liver support and adaptogenic qualities of this tonic herb. There are over 100 gypenosides in Gynostemma. The main active ingredients in Gynostemma are known as saponins called gypenosides.
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Gynostemma is a potent antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative injury which can result in free radical damage. It also supports the stomach and intestines by supporting the removal of toxins, toxic microbes and waste that otherwise may become lodged in the intestines, and promotes a healthy stomach lining. Healthy blood sugar and blood fat are critical to healthy metabolic function, whether to reduce excess fat, gain weight by building lean muscle, or maintain healthy weight by helping regulate bodily functions.Īlthough Gynostemma is not laxative, it may help maintain healthy bowel movements. Gynostemma promotes the body’s metabolism and helps balance blood sugar and blood fat levels. It can also support weight gain in excessively thin people. It can be support the metabolism of fat when combined with a reasonable exercise program and a healthy diet that modulates caloric intake. Gynostemma has been shown to support a double-direction activity with regard to weight management.

Promotes healthy aging with antioxidant effects.Calming in promoting a sense of peace without sedative effects.Invigorating without being a stimulant that causes hyperactivity.In Asia, Gynostemma is known as a “magical grass.” It is reported to have a wide range of health-promoting benefits. I currently ship out once per week, please allow for 1-2 weeks shipping time.Ron Teeguarden's Spring Dragon Longevity Tea

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Because this process requires adding one layer of ink at a time, slight differences in registration are natural. *Riso or Risograph is a printing process made by layering different colored inks to create rich and vibrant images. Signed upon request but may require a slightly longer wait time.

Hand printed by Natalie in her Los Angeles studio. This is a three color Risograph print, made by layering blue, yellow and fluorescent pink ink. Spring Dragon is the final print in the Season of Dragons series! You can now snag all four prints to complete the set of Dragons. Time to celebrate life with friends, big and small, in this new and lush world! Everyone is waking up after their long winter sleep.
