What Are The Benefits Of Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract For Cosmetics And Health Products?

May 28, 2025

What is Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract?

 

Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract is an active ingredient extracted from the Cucurbitaceae plant gynostemma pentaphyllum, and is mainly used in the fields of medicine, health care products and chemicals.

 

Active ingredient:

 

  • Saponins
  • Flavonoids
  • Polysaccharides
  • Amino acids
  • Vitamins: Vitamin C
  • Trace elements: Selenium, zinc, iron, etc

 

gynostemma extract benefits:

 

1. Antioxidant:
It can remove excess free radicals in the body, inhibit cell inflammation, and delay cell aging.

 

2. Lowering blood lipids:
Gynostemma extract can significantly reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, and has a very good effect on lowering blood lipids.

 

3. Blood sugar reduction:

It can improve insulin resistance and promote sugar metabolism.

 

4. Liver protection:

It can promote liver detoxification function and relieve fatty liver.

 

5. Cardiovascular protection:

It can dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure, inhibit thrombosis, and improve myocardial ischemia.

 

6. Immunomodulation and anti-tumor:

Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract can enhance macrophage activity, inhibit cancer cell proliferation, and assist chemotherapy.

 

7. Neuroprotection:

It can relieve anxiety, improve sleep quality, and delay cognitive decline.

 

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jiaogulan skin benefits:

 

1. Moisturizing and soothing sensitive skin

  • In dry seasons, add gynostemma pentaphyllum extract to moisturizing creams or essences to lock in moisture through its natural moisturizing factors and improve dry and peeling problems. For example, soothing masks for sensitive skin use its anti-inflammatory ingredients to relieve redness and itching.

 

  • Moisturizing essence containing gynostemma pentaphyllum extract, repair cream for sensitive skin.

 

2. Anti-oxidation and anti-aging

  • Add gynostemma pentaphyllum extract to anti-wrinkle essence or eye cream, and use its saponins and flavonoids to neutralize free radicals and delay the loss of skin collagen. Experiments show that its antioxidant effect can reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.

 

  • Anti-wrinkle firming essence, anti-aging cream, for example, some brands combine gynostemma pentaphyllum with ginsenosides to enhance the effect.

 

3. Anti-inflammatory and acne care
Adding gynostemma leaf extract to acne-prone skin gel or cleanser can inhibit Propionibacterium acnes through antibacterial ingredients, reduce inflammatory acne and redness. Clinical tests have shown significant improvement in inflammatory skin problems.

 

4. Whitening and brightening skin tone
Vitamin C and ellagic acid in gynostemma pentaphyllum extract are used in whitening essence or mask to inhibit melanin production and lighten spots. Long-term use can make the skin tone even and translucent.

 

5. Sun protection and anti-photoaging
Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract is added to sunscreen or daytime lotion to reduce the damage of ultraviolet rays to fibroblasts and protect collagen through its anti-UV properties.

 

gynostemma application:

 

1. Medical field

2. Health products

3. Cosmetics

4. Environmentally friendly materials

 

gynostemma pentaphyllum side effects:

 

1. Gastrointestinal reactions:
Excessive use may cause diarrhea and nausea. People with spleen and stomach deficiency should use it with caution.

 

2. Risk of hypotension:
It may aggravate dizziness and fatigue symptoms in patients with hypotension.

 

3. Contraindications for pregnant women:
Jiaogulan extract may stimulate uterine contractions and increase the risk of miscarriage.

 

4. Drug interactions:
Avoid taking it with plants such as chrysanthemum and cassia seed or antihypertensive drugs.

 

Contact Us:

 

Fruiterco is an export company that mainly produces plant extracts, health product raw materials, and cosmetic raw materials. The company has a 20+ professional service after-sales team.

 

Our products are sold to North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. Our products have passed quality inspection and also support customer re-inspection. If you want to buy gynostemma pentaphyllum extract, you can contact us: Email: info@fruiterco.com.

 

References:

 

1. https://tea-side.com/jiaogulan-tea-gynostemma-pentaphyllum/

2. https://draxe.com/nutrition/gynostemma-jiaogulan/

3. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/genetics/articles/10.3389/fgene.2020.594824/full

4. https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/02/28/gynostemma-pentaphyllum-extract-shows-promise-for-hair-health/

5. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-265/jiaogulan

6. https://www.indigo-herbs.co.uk/natural-health-guide/benefits/gynostemma

7. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9149325/

 

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