Distribution:
Originally from Mexico, now it is cultivated world wide.
Properties (characteristics):
Cool, sweet, bland, slightly sour.
Channels (meridians) entered:
Liver, kidney.
Medical functions:
Anti-oxidation effect
Anti-inflammatory effects
Protects animals against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion brain injury.
Exerts hepatoprotection via promoting antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties against CCl(4)-induced oxidative liver[2] damage.
Anti hypertensive effect
Actions & Indications:
For treatment of infectious type of hepatitis, liver steatosis, liver fibrosis, Cirrhosis, Virus Hepatitis, high uric acid, Gout, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), gum disease, skin disease, Constipation.