Posted by Jakeman on July 7, 2006, at 22:13:51
In reply to Re: Chinese med question-Is Gynostemma a miracle h, posted by nolvas on July 7, 2006, at 21:54:16
> I don't know of any. That's not to say there aren't any of course.
>
> There is some confusion about the appropriate dose of Jiaogulan. The following dosages have been recommended by various researchers:
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> - 160 mg per day
> - 250 mg per day (product information for capsules standardized to contain 30% Gypenosides) – lower end of range
> - 750 mg per day (product information for capsules standardized to contain 30% Gypenosides) – upper end of range
> - 2,250 mg per day
>
> Jiaogulan is available from some internet-based suppliers in the form of:
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> - 250 mg capsules (12:1 concentration) standardized to contain 30% (75 mg) Gypenosides
> - 375 mg tablets standardized to contain 10% Gypenosides
> - 400 mg capsules
> - tea bags
> - powder standardized to contain 80% Gypenosides
>Thanks Nolvas, good information. I just wonder why this supplement has not gotten more attention. I guess it takes a while for information to filter in to the western medical establishment.
Jake
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