Gynostemma pentaphyllum is also known as Gynostemma pentaphyllum, fairy grass, etc., and is also known as "Southern Ginseng" among the people. As early as 1986, it was listed as a potential product to be developed by the country's "Spark Plan" The current market price of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, one of the most precious medicinal materials, is about 20 yuan per pound, and this price depends on the number of Gynostemma pentaphylla leaves. The more leaves, the higher the price.

As more and more people gradually realize the medicinal and health-care value of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, in addition to large-scale planting, there is also a mixed phenomenon on the market. So how to accurately identify the authenticity of Gynostemma pentaphyllum?

The taste is different. There are many plants in nature that look similar in appearance. There are more than 20 kinds of plants that are similar to Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Among them, the one that is most easily used as a false reference is the blackberry. But the appearance is similar, but the taste is irreplaceable. The blackberry is sour and astringent that Gynostemma pentaphyllum does not have, and it has a gelatinous texture after chewing, with a numbing aftertaste.

Also, the medicinal and health-care effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum itself are different in different types. For example, if there are chronic diseases that require conditioning and treatment, then the five-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum is the most suitable, but there is a kind of seven-leaf Gynostemma pentaphylla that has a bitter taste. It is only suitable for refining medicinal materials and is not suitable for tea drinks. However, in order to cater to market demand, sweeteners and other additives are added to the seven-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum to neutralize the taste and sold as tea. In fact, after tasting this, you will find that there is no five-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum. It has a slightly bitter and sweet taste, and the taste is very unnatural.

Identify according to the place of origin. Gynostemma pentaphylla has been artificially cultivated on a large scale and has been produced in large quantities, but not just anywhere can become a serious Gynostemma pentaphylla. The origins of high-quality Gynostemma pentaphyllum across the country include: Guangxi Dayaoshan, Hubei Shennongjia seven-leaf Gynostemma pentaphylla, Shaanxi Qin Gynostemma pentaphyllum in Ba area and Gynostemma pentaphyllum gold production area in Ankang area of ??Shaanxi. These are all trustworthy Gynostemma pentaphylla origins. In addition, the quality of Gynostemma pentaphylla that does not clearly indicate the origin and is sold at a price lower than the market price cannot be guaranteed.