identification of gynostemma pentaphyllum and Japanese berry

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

is a climbing herb with slender stems, hairy or hairless nodes, and tendrils that may or may not split

. Ampelopsis chinensis

is a herbaceous vine with purple stems and longitudinal ribs. Tendrils may appear bifurcated.

2. Gynostemma pentaphyllum

is bitter and slightly sweet in taste, cool in nature, and enters the lung, spleen and kidney meridians. Ampelopsis chinensis is bitter, sour, cold in nature, and enters the heart, liver and stomach meridians.

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