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Medicinal & Therapeutic Herbs
Gynostemma (Jiaogulan) leaf powder 60 g
Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino
Also known as: Jiaogulan, Southern ginseng, herb of immortality, gynostemma, five-leaf ginseng.
Gynostemma is the leaf of a climbing plant from China, offered as a powder. Tea from the leaves has been drunk there for centuries as a basic tonic. It appeals to those seeking resilience to stress, vitality and support for blood lipids.
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Last updated: October 2026
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We work with the following courier companies to ensure fast and reliable delivery:
- ACS Courier: delivery across Greece and to Cyprus
- ACS Smart Lockers: collection from automated parcel lockers
- ELTA Courier: delivery across Greece
- Box Now: collection from automated parcel lockers
- DHL: deliveries to EU countries
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When your order is dispatched
Most products are dispatched within 1–2 business days of order confirmation. For bank transfers, the time counts from receipt of payment. If a product is temporarily out of stock, dispatch may take 3–5 business days and we will notify you promptly.
Estimated delivery times
| Destination | Delivery time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Athens and major cities | 1–2 business days | |
| Regional areas | 1–3 business days | |
| Islands and remote areas | 2–5 business days | Subject to route schedules |
| EU countries (DHL) | usually 4–6 business days | Depending on the destination |
| Cyprus (ACS Courier) | 5–7 business days | From the departure of the ship |
Delivery times count from the day of dispatch. They are estimates and may be affected by circumstances beyond our control (strikes, adverse weather, etc.).
Delivery days
- Deliveries are made on business days (Monday–Friday).
- Saturday delivery: available on request, at an additional charge.
- Same-day delivery: available on request, at an additional charge.
- Delivery at a scheduled time: available on request, at an additional charge.
Shipping costs within Greece
Free shipping on orders over €49
On orders over €49, shipping is free for the first 3 kg. If your parcel is heavier, you keep the free shipping and pay only for the extra weight, at €1.50 per kg.
Orders up to €49
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Tip: combine your purchases into a single order over €49 to get free shipping.
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Paying by cash on delivery costs an extra €2.50, on top of the shipping cost.
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Uncollected parcels
- ACS, ELTA: parcels are held at the courier's office for up to 7 days.
- Box Now: parcels are held in the locker for 48 hours.
- DHL (EU shipments): parcels are held at the local DHL office for a limited number of days. Please contact your local DHL office to confirm.
If you are unable to collect your parcel in time, please contact us and we will find a solution. If a parcel is returned to us without prior notice, the outbound and return shipping costs are charged to the customer. See our Returns Policy for details.
Shipping to the European Union and Cyprus
We ship to all European Union countries with DHL, from €18 (Cyprus and Malta from €20). For Cyprus you can also choose ACS Courier (from €9.60). The exact cost is shown at checkout, before you pay.
On EU orders over €200, shipping is free for the first 2 kg and you pay only for the extra weight.
Since all shipments travel within the European Union, there are no customs duties or import charges.
Full details on our International Orders — European Union page.
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- E-mail: info@yperikon.gr
- Phone: (+30) 2610 221354
- Opening hours (Greek time): Mon, Wed, Sat 9:00–14:00 · Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00–14:00 & 18:00–21:00 · Sunday closed
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PAYMENT METHODS
Last updated: May 2026
All products, prices, and shipping terms are confirmed in your order confirmation e-mail. Payment is made before delivery and can be completed using one of the following methods:
1. CREDIT / DEBIT CARD
We accept Visa and Mastercard (credit and debit cards) with full security via Piraeus Bank / Epay. No additional charge.
• Google pay/Apple pay
• SSL encryption — your card details are never stored on our systems
• Instant order confirmation
• No additional fees
2. CASH ON DELIVERY
Pay in cash directly to the courier representative upon delivery. A service fee of €2.50 applies.
Available for deliveries within Greece only.
3. BANK TRANSFER
After placing your order, please wait for our e-mail confirmation of product availability. Then transfer the total amount to one of the following accounts:
Bank | IBAN | Account No. |
National bank | GR3201108360000083600252080 | 836 0025 2080 |
Alpha Bank | GR3901405300530002101442697 | 530002101442697 |
Eurobank | GR2002606720000990200149181 | 0026067299 0200149181 |
Piraeus | GR9401725070005507082823498 | 5507082823498 |
Bank IBAN Account No.
Εθνική Τράπεζα GR3201108360000083600252080 836 0025 2080
Alpha Bank GR3901405300530002101442697 530002101442697
Eurobank GR2002606720000990200149181 0026067299 0200149181
Πειραιώς GR9401725070005507082823498 5507082823498
Account holder: ANASTASOPULOS VASSILIOS
•No additional charge for transfers from the same bank
•Transfers from a different Greek bank may incur standard inter-bank transfer fees (e-banking)
•Transfers from a bank outside Greece: an additional fee of €4.00 applies, to be added by the buyer to the total amount transferred
•We recommend notifying us by e-mail (info@yperikon.gr) once the transfer is made, including the date and bank used — this helps us dispatch your order faster
4. IRIS PAYMENTS
You can pay instantly via IRIS using our Tax ID (AFM):
Tax ID (AFM): 104130231
IRIS Payments enables instant bank-to-bank transfers at no charge.
Note: Bank transfer and IRIS Payments are available for orders within Greece only. For EU orders, please use card payment at checkout.
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Send a message(+30) 2610 221354What it is
Gynostemma is the leaf of a climbing plant from China, offered as a powder. Tea from the leaves has been drunk there for centuries as a basic tonic. It appeals to those seeking resilience to stress, vitality and support for blood lipids. In traditional Chinese medicine it is regarded as a powerful adaptogen, comparable to ginseng — hence the name "Southern ginseng".
Key properties
The herb is characterised as adaptogenic, immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and lipid-lowering. As an adaptogen it raises the body's resistance and defences in a non-specific way, regulating the neuroendocrine response to stressful events, physical or emotional. Pharmacological studies on crude extracts describe anti-ageing effects and increased physical strength.
This character rests on triterpene saponins, characteristically the gypenosides, together with flavonoids. The gypenosides are associated with neutralising free radicals, while saponins from the extracts have shown an ability to lower "bad" cholesterol in favour of "good".
Uses
Who it is for
The herb is associated with stress and fatigue, with cholesterol and triglycerides, with arteriosclerosis and plaque formation, with blood sugar in diabetes, with liver function in liver disease, with memory and brain function, with migraine, with gastrointestinal disorders, with sexual performance and with pain from chronic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions.
How it is commonly used
The powder is dissolved in liquid and appreciated in wellness routines focused on endurance, immune response to viruses and bacteria, and lipid metabolism. The herb is described as mild and bittersweet, suitable for daily use in small amounts.
The main benefits attributed to it
- Anti-inflammatory. Perhaps its most interesting property, with a capacity to reduce pain from chronic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions.
- Adaptogenic. Adaptogen plants raise the body's resistance and defences in a non-specific way, helping it respond positively to stressful situations, physical or emotional. It is considered very powerful, comparable to Korean ginseng and Ganoderma lucidum.
- Immunostimulant. It improves the immune response to external factors and to attack by viruses and bacteria.
- Anti-ageing. The gypenosides neutralise free radicals, exerting a significant anti-ageing action.
- Cholesterol and triglycerides. A positive effect on lipid metabolism, lowering blood fat levels and deposits in the vessels — hence interest in the plaque formation that leads to arteriosclerosis. Saponins from the extracts have shown a reduction in "bad" cholesterol in favour of "good".
- Stress and migraine. Help in managing stress and reducing migraine is recorded.
- Liver. Increased liver function in patients with liver disease.
- Digestion. Support in gastrointestinal disorders.
- Memory and brain. Improved memory and brain function.
- Blood sugar. Control of blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
- Improved sexual performance.
- Preclinical research in tumour cell lines is ongoing.
Preparation and dosage
One teaspoon of powder dissolved in water or juice, once daily.
Quantities are indicative, based on traditional use and published herbal literature. For prolonged use or if you are on medication, consult a health professional.
Precautions
The herb is generally considered safe. Not taken in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Contraindicated with anticoagulant medication and in clotting disorders. As an immunostimulant, anyone with an autoimmune condition should consult a specialist before use. Because of its effect on blood sugar, monitoring is needed alongside antidiabetic medication, as it may amplify the reduction in glucose. Liver disease and diabetes require medical follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean that Gynostemma is an adaptogen?
That it does not target one symptom but raises the body's resistance in a non-specific way, regulating the neuroendocrine response to stress.
How much is taken per day?
One teaspoon of powder, once a day, dissolved in water or juice.
How does it differ from ginseng?
It belongs to an entirely different family, the gourds, and its actives are gypenosides rather than ginsenosides. The comparison concerns the adaptogenic character, not the composition.
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