Despite anecdotes about this plant being able to lower cholesterol, there is no scientific evidence that it works.

Cholesterol spinach is a plant originally cultivated in Nepal. It has received attention for its use in Hawaii as a cholesterol-lowering nutritional supplement. Despite enthusiasm over this botanical, there is no evidence that explains why it might work. In addition, although a related plant species appeared to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in an animal model, clinical evidence is also lacking.

Gynura nepalensis