Common Uses

Besides the above medicinal properties, according to the Plant Resources of South East Asia (PROSEA), this plant is also used in Africa, where the boiled leaves are applied externally to relieve general body pains and raw leaves for rheumatic pains. Dried and pounded leaves are mixed with oil and applied as a poultice to treat skin complaints. It also used for the treatment of kidney problems and dysentery.

Longevity Spinach (gynura procumbens) can be eaten fresh like a salad, stir fried with other vegetables, juiced, and also enjoyed as a cup of tea. It has a very mild, delicious taste.

There are several methods for consumption of Gynura Procumbens. There is no straight and fast rule on method to consume Gynura Procumbens. According to what I have heard from the patients taking it, I shall suggest 3 methods for the preparation of Gynura Procumbens before consumption.

1.   The most effective way - EAT IT RAW. Wash the Gynura Procumbens leaf before consumption. The extracts of the leaf is proven to be the substance that can reduce the sugar level in the blood. To absorb the supplement directly from eating it raw is a highly recommended method of consumption.
2.   Dry the leaves and consume like tea. Gynura Procumbens leaves can be sun-dried and preserved like tea leaves. However, as mentioned earlier, the extracts of the leaves are the vital extract for this supplement; this method may not be as effective as the earlier one mentioned above.
3.  Soaked the leaves into alcohol and preserved it. Consume the leaves as required. I personally never recognized and recommend this method. Diabetes Mellitus patients are highly likely to suffer from kidney failure as a side effect. However, alcohol is never a intake for kidney. This is why I strongly discourage patients from using this method despite it is widely used by many.

Take 5-6 leaves of each, rinse well and mix with salad or blend them with fruits as smoothies. The amount of consumption may vary by the body size (bigger build, needs more). For the best result...eat when empty stomach twice a day for at least 3 weeks to two months.



For cancer, it is recommended to eat fresh leaves to relieve uncomfortable and burn due to chemotherapy or radiation. For diabetes and high blood pressure, take 10-15 leaves daily or until you see the great result. It is advised to monitor your blood pressure and blood sugar closely to see the changes while you are taking the herbs.

As a cosmetic mask

Lubricate the skin of the face and body and scalp by freshly brewed and cooled tea sachets of Gynura 1 - 2 times a day. Apply generously on the skin of the face with a muslin cloth (enclosed in a box). New quality skin feels after 3 minutes after application of the oily liquid from a sachet and remains for several hours. For maximum effect, gently wipe the skin with the bag itself. In five minutes wash the face. Use morning and evening. After the first procedure, the bag can be packed in a closed container and stored in the fridge until the next use for up to 5 days.
The effect of this mask has been noticed by Russian dermatologists at the people suffering from dermatitis of various etiologies, acne, eczema, psoriasis, verucca, mycosis.

Gynura bath

Put two tablespoons, or six tea bags in a teapot, fill the bath, add infusion to the bath. Add boiling water to the kettle, gradually adding 3-4 more times to the bath. Perfectly relaxes muscles, calms irritated skin, helps to restore skin cell metabolism.

Wrap with healing mud and Gynura

When preparing the wrap, mix with a single serving of healing mud 10 g of dried leaves of Gynura, brew with boiling water, leave for five minutes. After cooling, apply to the body, wrap with a film and a blanket for 30 minutes.
Restores damaged areas of the skin, perfectly combines with a course of therapy against extensive psoriasis and eczema throughout the body.

For oral care

After drinking tea, wipe the gums and tongue by freshly brewed and cooled tea sachet 2-3 times daily for 1 - 3 weeks. Cyprus dentists noticed the beneficial effects of water extracts of Gynura in patients suffering from gingivitis, stomatitis, and leukoplakia

Gynura tea - Dried leaves and capsules of Gynura Procumbens

The most effective way.
In the morning on an empty stomach one cup of tea, ideally - before gymnastics or a walk. Enhances blood circulation, cleanses lymph, inflow of energy. One capsule after lunch and after dinner. Helps the complete food digestion, processes excessive sugar, fats and proteins.
One cup of tea before an evening walk or gym. Helps to reduce overweight, cleanses lymph, detoxes the body. Over the sport exercise helps to reduce body fat and gain muscle tissue.
One cup of tea before massage. Wonderful lymphatic drainage, detox.