Freeze Drying herbs

Jiaogulan may be considered one of the most significant herbal discoveries of this century. The broad variety of benefits provided by this adaptogenic herb is remarkable. The credit of Jiaogulans action is due in part to it’s active component called saponins, aka gypenosides. These chemicals are why we freeze dry all of our herbal products so that when taking our herbal products with their full spectrum of natural occurrence still in tact you can reap the important benefits.

Researchers have identified and named 82 saponins from jiaogulan, while panax ginseng has been found to have up to 28. In panax ginseng the saponins are called ginsenosides, and in jiaogulan, they are called gypenosides. In studies jiaogulan has proven to be a potent adaptogen, providing antioxidant protection for cells and membranes as well as other health-promoting benefits such as in heart functions, liver disease, blood pressure, bronchitis, reducing cholesterol, arteriosclerosis and strokes.

Freeze-drying is the method of dehydrating frozen foods under a vacuum so the moisture content changes directly from a solid to a gaseous form without having to endure the intermediate liquid state, which damages valuable enzymes and opens the door to oxidation, through sublimation. In this process, the product maintains its original size and shape with a minimum of cell rupture. Freeze-dried products will maintain nutrients, color, flavor, and texture often indistinguishable from the original product.