Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Gymnostemma pentaphyllum, commonly known as Laparong in certain regions, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional wellness. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is widely utilized to support metabolic health, enhance vitality, and balance physiological functions, offering a natural approach to holistic healing and long-term wellness.
- Scientific name: Gynostemma pentaphyllum
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Cucurbitales and the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Gymnostemma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gynostemma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions in East Asia. In the northern reaches of its territory, it can be found growing in the Kuril Islands within the Russian Far East. Its distribution extends significantly through China, where it is documented in the North-Central regions. Furthermore, the species is prevalent throughout South-Central China and the Southeast part of the country. Finally, its habitat reaches as far south as the island province of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gynostemma pentaphyllum has 51 reported phytochemicals identified across 94 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gypenosides, Gypenosides, flavonoids, saponins, gypenoside.
- Total chemicals
- 51
- Scientific sources
- 94
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gypenosides | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| Gypenosides | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| flavonoids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| saponins | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| gypenoside | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| As | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gypenoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ginsenoside Rd | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ginsenosides | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gynostemma pentaphyllum has 12 reported activities identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Adaptogenic.
- Total activities
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adaptogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gynostemma pentaphyllum has 73 reported medicinal uses identified across 93 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, inflammation, metabolic syndrome, oxidative stress, aging.
- Total uses
- 73
- Scientific sources
- 93
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| metabolic syndrome | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aging | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive impairment | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |