Acupuncture Today
September, 2002, Volume 03, Issue 09

Anti-aging: Administration of jiao gu lan is associated with prolonged life expectancy and delayed aging in animals. In one study, a group of old mice were divided into two groups. After four months, all mice in the control group died, while only 50% of the mice died in the herb group.4 In clinical studies, administration of jiao gu lan three times daily for two months was beneficial for 106 patients in reducing general signs and symptoms of aging, such as fatigue; lack of energy; aversion to cold; diarrhea; poor memory; decreased balance; insomnia; and excessive dreams.5

-John K. Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc