Basic Introduction to Pingli Gynostemma Pentaphyllum

Pingli Gynostemma Pentaphyllum, a plant species of the family Cucurbitaceae and genus Gynostemma. It is a variety of Chinese medicinal herb, a specialty product of Pingli County, Shaanxi Province, and a geographical indication product of China. Pingli is the natural distribution and differentiation center for Gynostemma Pentaphyllum, known as the “Hometown of Gynostemma,” and its unique regional micro-ecological environment is very suitable for the growth and development of Gynostemma Pentaphyllum. It is the earliest developed and largest-scale artificial cultivation base county for Gynostemma in China, as well as a national Gynostemma standardization demonstration area. The products of Pingli Gynostemma are popular in markets such as Japan, Beijing, and Guangzhou for being pure, natural, pesticide-free, and rich in trace elements.

Nutritional Value

Drinking water or Tea made from Gynostemma can treat “three highs” (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood Sugar) and has liver-protecting and detoxifying effects.

The secret to our longevity is: three cups of Gynostemma dragon whisker tea every day!

Awards and Honors

In 1985, the original herb began to be exported to Japan. After being tested by experts including Professor Take moto Tsugio (President of the Japanese Medicinal Plant Research Association, Doctor, known as the “Father of Gynostemma”), Professor Arichi of Kinki University, and Professor Ojima of Kanazawa University, its physicochemical indicators ranked first among similar products worldwide, and it was named “Chinese Pingli Gynostemma.”

In 1982, the development of Pingli Gynostemma was included in the national “Spark Program.”

On July 16, 1985, Gynostemma cola and Gynostemma health wine passed expert technical appraisal;

In 1988, the artificial cultivation of Gynostemma was successfully achieved, overcoming a series of technical problems. In 1989, the Gynostemma total saponin production line was put into operation, and in 1990, Gynostemma tea entered the market, both being domestic innovations.

In 1990, Pingli was officially designated as a “National Gynostemma Cultivation Base County.”

According to statistics, over the years, Pingli Gynostemma products have won more than ten international and domestic awards. The main ones include: “Gold Award for Excellent New Products in Shaanxi Province” (Xi'an, 1998), “Gold Award at the National Spark Program Expo” (Shanghai, 1989), “Gold Award for Practical New Technologies and New Products in China” (Bangkok, Thailand, 1990), “China Quality Tourism Beverage Award” (Zhuhai, 1990), “Gold Award at the Second Shaanxi Science and Technology Achievement Exhibition and Sale” (Xi'an, 1990), “Gold Award for the First National Elderly Health Beverage” (Beijing, 1992), “Gold Award at the Third Central and Western China Science and Technology Exchange Conference” (Baoji, 1993). “First to pass GAP certification, some products supplied specially to Zhongnanhai” (2002). “Pesticide-free Organic Food Certification” (August 2004).