绞股蓝,又名七叶胆、小苦药、甘茶蔓、遍地生根,生于山间阴湿处。主要分布于长江流域以南地区的山间、林下、溪边防阴湿处。此外朝鲜、东南亚等地亦产。为葫芦科多年生草本植物绞股蓝的根茎或全草。由于它具有人参的主要功效,又无人参的副作用,因此引起国内外科学专家的高度重 Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also known as the seven-leaf gallbladder, small bitter medicine, sweet tea vines, rooted everywhere, was born in the mountains and damp. Mainly located in the mountains south of the Yangtze River valley, under the forest, the edge of the damp-proof damp place. In addition, North Korea, Southeast Asia and other places are also produced. It is the rootstock or whole plant of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, a perennial herb of the Cucurbitaceae. Because it has the main function of ginseng and the side effects of ginseng, it has caused a high degree of scientific experts at home and abroad.