What are the effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum on lowering blood pressure?

Gynostemma pentaphyllum has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, moistening lung and relieving cough, nourishing heart and calming nerves, and also has certain antihypertensive effect.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, Gynostemma pentaphyllum is cold and bitter, and has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, moistening lung and relieving cough, nourishing heart and calming nerves. At the same time, it also has the effects of lowering blood pressure and lowering blood fat. It has certain curative effects on hypertension, hyperlipidemia, gastroenteritis, tracheitis and pharyngitis, so it has certain antihypertensive effect. However, the antihypertensive effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum is limited and can only play an auxiliary antihypertensive effect and cannot replace antihypertensive drugs. Therefore, patients with hypertension should also follow the doctor's advice and take antihypertensive drugs for standardized treatment.