Gynostemma pubescens

Gynostemma pubescens (Gagnep.) C.Y.Wu, Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21(4): 362 (1983).

Gynostemma pubescens (Gagnep.) C.Y.Wu, Photo by Khách Vô Danh

its native range is China (Yunnan) to Vietnam.

Vietnamese name:

Giảo cổ lam bảy lá, Dền toòng lông.

Uses: 

Whole plant to treat blood fat, lower cholesterol, boils, itchy sores, inflammation, liver detoxification, cough relief.

Distribution:

In Vietnam: Mountainous areas in some provinces of Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Bac Kan, Thai Nguyen, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Quang Binh.