Jule Of The Orient - The Scientific Research

The Scientist

Dr. Jialiu Liu, the researcher and scientist who joined hands with FreeLife to create Jule Of The Orient, is widely acknowledged to be the foremost researcher on jiaogulan. For nearly a decade, Dr. Jialiu Liu led a government-sponsored team of 16 researchers studying jiaogulan. He was also Professor of Pathology at Guiyang Medical College, and has recieved many awards, including "Advanced Scientist" by the Ministry of Public Health/National Committee of Science, and "Outstanding Scientist" from the Guizhou Provincial Government.

The Research

Here is a small sample of the scientific research hat has been done on jiaogulan:

Saponins isolated from jiaogulan were tested for their effect on lipid metabolism. Administration of the saponins had beneficial effects on serum levels of triglycerides, lipid peroxide, total cholesterol, phospholipids, and glutamic pyruvic transaminase. Kimura, Y et al.

Natural Medicines/Japanese Society of Pharmacognosy. 1984; 37(3):272-275. A study of 80 patients who took a gypenoside extract twice daily for five months showed that the gypenosides could increase the levels of cellular superoxide dismutase (SOD), one of the body’s very powerful antioxidants.† Lu, G.Hl, et al. Guizhou Medical Journal. 1998; 22(3):25.

The Guiyang Medical College study found that athletes taking an oral form of jiaogulan and gypenosides experienced a definite adaptogenic response—they were more vigorous and alert, with quicker reflexes and less nervousness. Zhou, Ying-Na, et al. Journal of Guiyang Medical College. 1993; 18(4): 256.

Chinese researchers recently determined that polysachharides in jiaogulan are "a very important ingredient" responsible for the herb's ability to enhance immune function. Yang, X, et al. J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Aug 27;56(16):6905-9.

A recent study from Taiwanese researchers found that jiaogulan was able to slow the abnormal development of human lung cells. The findings confirm other studies on jiaogulan’s ability to protect cellular health. Lu, HF, et al. In Vivo. 2008 Mar-Apr;22(2):215-21.

A recent study from National Taiwan University investigated the immuneboosting potential for jiaogulan and found that the herb was able to increase the production of different immune cells. Huang, WC, et al. Yakugaku Zasshi. 2007 May;127(5):889-96.

Australian researchers recently found that certain gypenosides in jiaogulan are able to protect the function of endothelial cells in the blood vessels, thereby promoting cardiovascular health. Huang, TH, et al. Eur J Pharmacol. 2007 Jun 22;565(1-3):158-65.

A study involving 610 people ages 50-90 found that the levels of the antioxidant SOD in this group increased 300%, to be equivalent of healthy teenagers. SOD is an extremely powerful antioxidant produced in the body. Liu, Jialiu, et al. Journal of Guiyang Medical College. 1994: 19(1):17.