Jiaogulan

Description*

Jiaogulan is a mild adaptogenic tonic made with wild jiaogulan (Gynostemma) leaf that is very easy to take.* Jiaogulan is easiest thought of as a milder alternative to ginseng with many of the same energy and adaptogenic benefits; in fact, the gypenoside constituents that make jiaogulan work are very much like the ginsenosides in ginseng roots.* But, compared to ginseng, Jiaogulan has more liver benefits and assists the removal of by-products of fatigue from the higher amount of antioxidants, which makes jiaogulan more adaptogenic and sustaining for stressed lifestyles.*

Batch Specs

We formulate using a variety of extraction techniques for multi-step potency which include:

• Artisan-formulated for Wholistic Effects and Benefits
• Harvesting at Times of Full Botanical Potency
• All Active Parts of the Leaf Extracted and Preserved
  • Cold Processed Where Appropriate to Preserve Integrity of Fragile Constituents
• Dual Solvent: Water and Alcohol for 99.9% constituent content
• Semi-soluble Gypenosides Included in Suspension
• Stabilized for Natural Preservation - No Preservatives
• Activated for Easy Digestion and Assimilation

This formulation uses low alcohol, 25% by volume, so that it may be taken every day.

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Ingredients

• Jiaogulan Leaf (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) - Wild Sourced
• Structured Distilled Water
• Triple Filtered USP Grade Organic Alcohol (25% by volume)

Dosage*

Recommended Dosage: 250 – 1,500 milligrams @ 1-3 times a day*

Jiaogulan Dosage Equation:

The dosage of most tonics work by bodyweight and activity level and dietary factors. The amount of Jiaogulan taken is highly dependent on activity level and diet factors.

BW + AL + DF

• Bodyweight (BW) is the overall weight measured by a bathroom or locker room scale.
• Activity level (AL) is a relative unit based on the amount of work accomplished, stress-levels and fitness-intensity.
• Diet factors (DF) are based on how much calories and food is taken in, such as protein, fat and carbohydrates.

Estimated Daily Dosage:

• BW = 1 dropper per ~150 pounds bodyweight
• AL = + 1-3 droppers - 1-2 low/medium, 2-3 medium/high
• DF = + 1 dropper for every ~30-60 grams of protein or ~750-1500 kcal reached

Example #1: 115lb person (BW = 0-1 dropper) who is going for a moderate trail-hike (AL = 1-3 droppers) and eats ~60 grams of protein and ~1750 kcals (DF = 1-2 droppers) would have a functional dosage of ~2-6 droppers daily divided into 1-3 doses across the day.

Example #1 is BW 0-1 + AL 1-3 + DF 1-2 = ~2-6 droppers

Example #2: 210lb person (BW = 1 dropper) who is going for a jog on a day-off (AL = 1 dropper) and eats ~90 grams of protein and ~2500 kcals (DF = 1-3 droppers) would have a functional dosage of ~3-5 droppers daily divided into 1-3 doses across the day.

Example #2 is BW 1 + AL 1 + DF 1-3 = ~3-5 droppers

To find a functional dose, start with a minimum dose of 10 drops to 1 dropper and work up to a functional dose.* Many benefits of tonics come from consistent and continued use over a period of time.*

Jiaogulan dropper:

• 60 1ml droppers in a 2oz (60ml) bottle
• 1ml dropper = ~750 mgs Jiaogulan formula extract

Jiaogulan drops:

• 30 drops in a 1ml dropper
• 1 drop = ~25 mgs Jiaogulan formula extract

To find a functional dose, start with a minimum dose of 10 drops to 1 dropper and work up to a functional dose.* Many benefits of tonics come from consistent and continued use over a period of time.*

Suggested Jiaogulan Cycle:*

• Initial Phase = 7-60 days
• Long Term = ∞

Continuous consumption of Jiaogulan will yield increasing benefits and results over the time consumed; in other words, consistent daily consumption of Jiaogulan at a functional dosage over the period of suggested time will increase health and wellness benefits.*

After an initial cycle Jiaogulan may be continued for on-and-off for long-term supplementation or traded-out for another tonic adaptogen superfood.*

Suggested Timing:

How to Take

Jiaogulan is an mild adaptogenic energy tonic so that it is best taken during the day and during times of activity.*

Benefits with tonics take time; taking enough consistently rewards health †

Take as desired: consume on a continuous basis to develop the natural tonic and adaptogenic benefits that build over time.* Some benefits are immediate and some results require consumption over several days and weeks to accomplish.* A good tonic cycle is 45-90 days of a tonic adaptogen which will generate lasting health changes.*

Shake gently: secure the lid and turn the bottle over back-and-forth 3-5 times to evenly distribute the tincture. Do not over-shake as the vigorous mixing of air with the extract will oxidize and damage many of the necessary constituents for required dosage and potency.

By mouth: hold the liquid under the tongue for 60-90 seconds and then swallow the rest of extract; doing so allows digestion to begin in the mouth and will take advantage of the activated multi-step extract so that many of the constituents will bypass digestion and enter the body through the mouth and throat.* Holding the extract also promotes better absorption and assimilation and elicits an immediate effect that is performance oriented*

Mix with water: squirt the drops or entire droppers into 2-4 oz. of water that is under 120*F. Water that is cool to lukewarm temperature is best to preserve the volatile and fragile constituents from being damaged and denatured which will reduce the potency of the extract.* Sip slowly to allow absorption in the mouth and throat.* This method makes it easier to become accustomed to the extract and to take larger doses of several different tinctures at once in a tonic program.*

For maximum potency: regularly consume the tincture within a period of 45 days; after 45 days of continuous consumption the extract may begin to gradually lose potency requiring a larger dosage to achieve similar benefit.* A bottle will generally last 10-30 days depending on dosage and concurrent supplementation programming.*

Further dosage reference: How to Take a Tonic Tincture