Microcos paniculata
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Microcos paniculata |
Microcos paniculata (Chinese: 中文名; 破布子) It is a plant that looks like a Shrub or small tree that is added in Chinese herbal tea. It is claimed to have medicinal value but this is unproven. The taste of this is Mildly sour. Traditional unprooven beliefs claims that it helps digestive system to work well and is also used for other health problems including colds, hepatitis, diarrhea, heat stroke and dyspepsia. None of these alleged claims have showen to be effective in clinical trias. The herb may have a placebo effect.
References
- ^ http://www.hkflora.com/qef/site_puio/plant/show_plant.php?plantnum=31020060
- ^ http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=600&taxon_id=200013612
- ^ http://www.daminfood.com/english/product/hc2.htm
- ^ http://www.noodlepie.com/2005/07/8_herbal_tea.html
- ^ http://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BJPT/article/view/586/1031