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In 1976 a Japanese researcher, looking for a sugar alternative, studies a perennial weed known for it's sweetness. He discovers an herb with many qualities very similar to ginseng, even though unrelated as a plant, This event sparked years of scientific research on jiaogulan, praised in China as xiancao, the herb of immortality, revealing it to be a powerful adaptogenic and antioxidant herb with many therapeutic qualities. The studies led to jiaogulan's use as a prescription medical treatment in many hospitals in China.