Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Jiaogulan is specially extracted to yield a broad spectrum of jiaogulan's constituents. Jiaogulan originates in Southern China where much of traditional Chinese herbalism evolved. It has been traditionally used as a strengthening tonic to increase physical and mental stamina. Jiaogulan contains 82 saponins called gypenosides, some of which are directly correlated with the ginsenosides found in ginseng root.