Does Gynostemma pentaphylla help lower blood pressure?

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

is a traditional Chinese medicine. Modern pharmacological research shows that Gynostemma pentaphyllum has the effect of lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fat and regulating immunity. It is suitable for people with high blood pressure. However, Gynostemma pentaphyllum can only play an auxiliary role in the treatment of hypertension and cannot replace antihypertensive drugs. If the patient's life intervention is ineffective, it is necessary to take nifedipine, irbesartan, valsartan and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor for treatment.

Patients usually need a low-salt, low-fat diet, maintain regular rest, moderate physical exercise, and regularly monitor blood pressure.