Gynostemma can not treat hypertension, but for hypertension has a certain relief effect. Gynostemma is a plant rather than an antihypertensive drug, has some pharmacological value, the main function has a clear heat detoxification, stomach, cough and phlegm, for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia patients can play a role in assisting the treatment. But do not rely on gynostemma for the treatment of hypertension, especially severe hypertension people must apply effective antihypertensive drug therapy while taking gynostemma. Because hypertension is a chronic disease, caused by many causes of hypertension, need to treat the primary disease at the same time to adjust the blood pressure within the normal range, long-term excessive blood pressure will bring great harm to the organism, causing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.