Hello,
I received a package from a relative today containing some
Immortalitea, which is an herbal tisane made from the Jiaogulan leaf.
I was just curious for other peoples reactions to it. I think it was a
rather strange flavor. Is there anything you would recommend mixing
with it? Any brewing tips?
I do not know how true they are, but the tea is supposed to have a lot
of really good health benefits.

On Feb 28, 3:26 am, " > wrote:
> Hello,
> I received a package from a relative today containing some
> Immortalitea, which is an herbal tisane made from the Jiaogulan leaf.
> I was just curious for other peoples reactions to it. I think it was a
> rather strange flavor. Is there anything you would recommend mixing
> with it? Any brewing tips?
> I do not know how true they are, but the tea is supposed to have a lot
> of really good health benefits.

I personally don't really like it... I find it too oddly sweet (IIRC
anyway). Don't use too much of it is really my only advice.

MarshalN
http://www.xanga.com/MarshalN

On Feb 27, 1:26 pm, " > wrote:
> Hello,
> I received a package from a relative today containing some
> Immortalitea, which is an herbal tisane made from the Jiaogulan leaf.
> I was just curious for other peoples reactions to it. I think it was a
> rather strange flavor. Is there anything you would recommend mixing
> with it? Any brewing tips?
> I do not know how true they are, but the tea is supposed to have a lot
> of really good health benefits.

It's a tisane, with warning against taking it when pregnant or
nursing. If you're the regular kind of Max, that wouldn't affect you,
but be careful offering it to a girlfriend. Toci

On Feb 27, 11:26 am, " >
wrote:
> Hello,
> I received a package from a relative today containing some
> Immortalitea, which is an herbal tisane made from the Jiaogulan leaf.
> I was just curious for other peoples reactions to it. I think it was a
> rather strange flavor. Is there anything you would recommend mixing
> with it? Any brewing tips?
> I do not know how true they are, but the tea is supposed to have a lot
> of really good health benefits.

This herb (gynstemma) is a very common ingredient in contemporary
Chinese patent medicines addressing hypertension and
hypercholesterolemia. It is occasionally mixed with pu-erh.
The nature of this herb is drying and cooling and can cause
drowsiness.
As with any other herb, it should be treated as you would medicine.
And, it should be used onlty on the advice of a practitioner (O.M.D.
etc) since herbs used in Chinese medicines address VERY specific
conditions. I.E., if you are not a heat/damp condition person, this
medicine may be totally inappropriate for you.
Asian medicine is very, very personally specific and just like any
western medicine, herbs should not be used willy-nilly.
Using a personally inappropriate remedy can hamper a body's well-being
rather that assist in wellness.
Please consult a licensed practitioner.
Shen, N.D.