Gynostemma aka black bile Aescinate, Cucurbitaceae Gynostemma value thereof. It has been identified in the world, there are 13 different kinds, there are 11 kinds of Chinese. Growth in the field of Gynostemma convergence and black plum (Vitis Vinifera) on plant morphology is very similar. Fresh Jiaogulan is a perennial herbaceous vine, slender stems, 1 to 3 meters, was pentagonal or polygonal cross-section, axillary tendrils, leaves dark green, compound leaves, oval leaflets 5 to 7, a small petiole, wrinkled leaves, easily broken, jagged edges, panicles, 8 a 20 cm long, fruit globular flowers, 5 a 6 cm in diameter, mature black, slightly fragrant, slightly bitter flavor. The main effect of edible hypoglycemic, anti-aging, blood pressure, blood fat.