Spring Dragon Longevity Tea

The Healthiest Tea on Earth

The Multifunctional “Magical Grass”

In Asia, Gynostemma is known as a “magical grass.” It has been reported to have a wide range of health-promoting benefits.

In Asia, Gynostemma is considered to be:*

• Invigorating (does not cause hyperactivity – not a stimulant)

• Calming (promotes a sense of peace – not a sedative)

• Anti-aging (antioxidant and more)

• Anti-inflammatory (not as a medicine, but to help reduce the factors that cause low grade, sub-clinical chronic inflammation experienced by all humans)

• Immune-regulating (not as a medicine, but to help support the normal healthy functioning of various immune functions)

• A respiratory tonic (improves respiratory efficiency)

• A digestive aid (Gynostemma is very soothing)

Gynostemma has been shown in animal studies to have liver and cardiovascular-protecting benefits and to support normal healthy functioning in these organs.*

Adaptogenic Benefits

The ultimate greatness of Gynostemma lies in its broad-spectrum adaptogenic (stress-modulating) quality.*

Adaptogenic herbs improve the efficiency of the metabolic, neurological, immunologic, respiratory, and endocrine systems. Prolonged consumption of Gynostemma tends to have a highly protective quality because it strengthens the adaptive capacity of the person at every level of their life.*

Double-Direction Activity

Gynostemma has the ability to bring balance to the body under a wide range of stressful circumstances.

• Japanese studies have indicated that Gynostemma has a double-direction, regulating, adaptogenic influence on the central nervous system.

• It is calming when one is overexcited and invigorating when one is fatigued.

• Gynostemma is widely known for its “spirit-lifting” effect on one’s mood.

• Gynostemma may have a direct strengthening effect on the heart.*

Weight Management Support

Gynostemma has developed an enormous reputation in Asia as a major aid in weight management programs:

• Gynostemma can be useful in reducing excessive body fat, when combined with a reasonable exercise program and a healthy diet.

• It may also help athletes, bodybuilders, or excessively slim people to gain weight.

• Gynostemma accelerates the body’s metabolism and helps adjust blood sugar and blood fat levels.

• Although not a laxative, it may help maintain healthy bowel movements.

• Acts as a scavenger in the digestive system, ridding the body of toxins and toxic microbes.

• Protects the stomach lining.*

Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory Activity

• Gynostemma is a potent antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative injury, which can result in chronic inflammation.*

Main Active Ingredients: Saponins

• The saponins in Gynostemma are called gypenosides.

• There are over 100 gypenosides in Gynostemma.

• These are responsible for the hepato-protective and adaptogenic qualities of this tonic herb.*

The Story of Spring Dragon Longevity Tea

In 1972, Japanese researchers reported that Gynostemma tea was being consumed daily as a “longevity tea” by many southern Chinese people. Revered as “magical grass,” it earned its name through its reputed health benefits.

Studies revealed that Gynostemma was extremely rich in saponins — even more so than ginseng. As interest grew, cultivation spread, and it became a widely consumed tonic tea.

In 1992, Ron Teeguarden, through a serendipitous meeting with Professor Xiao Peigun — one of China’s leading herbal medicine experts — was introduced to the highest-quality Gynostemma. Inspired by traditional methods of supersaturating herbs into tea leaves, Ron created Spring Dragon Longevity Tea with the help of a tea master.

In Addition to Gynostemma, This Tea Includes:

Schizandra
The “quintessence of Chinese herbs,” used to tonify all systems, cleanse the liver, open the lungs, and nourish the skin. A potent antioxidant.*

Goji Berries
A superfood rich in antioxidants, known for enhancing strength, vision, and beauty. Contains immune-potentiating polysaccharides.

Astragalus
Highly regarded for its immune-regulating effects, energy tonification, and blood support.

Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)
Enhances physical and mental endurance, mood, and stress resilience. Rich in saponins.

Luo Han Guo
An exotic fruit used for centuries as a lung tonic. Contains mogroside, an immune-potentiating glucoside.

Traditional Function

Adaptogenic, anti-aging, immune-regulating, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar-regulating, fat-reducing, tonifying to the Lungs, Heart, Spleen/Pancreas, Liver, and Kidney, and detoxifying.

Who Can Use It?

Anyone.

Concentration

Whole cut Gynostemma tea; concentrated herbal extract (8:1)

Specifications

20 teabags per box

Precautions

If you are under a doctor’s supervision for cardiovascular disease, check with your physician prior to using this or any herbal product.

Usage

Drink 1 – 3 tea bags a day, making from 1 to 10 cups of tea.