Gynostemma pentaphyllum
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| Gynostemma pentaphyllum | |
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| Subfamily: | Nhandiroboideae (syn. Zanonioideae)
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| Tribe: | Zanonieae
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| Subtribe: | Gomphogyninae
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| Species: | G. pentaphyllum
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| Gynostemma pentaphyllum | |
Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) is unusual for a cucurbit in that its fruits have no commercial value and are considered inedible, and instead its leaves are used to brew tea. Gynostemma tea is purported to have a variety of health benefits. Its taste is similar to that of green tea, but with a non-sugar-like sweetness similar to that of Stevia.
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