Microcos paniculata

Microcos paniculata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Malvaceae
Subfamily:	Grewioideae
Genus:	Microcos
Species:	M. paniculata
Binomial name
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 unproven 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 trials. The herb may have a placebo effect.

References

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1. ^ http://www.hkflora.com/qef/site_puio/plant/show_plant.php?plantnum=31020060
2. ^ http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=600&taxon_id=200013612
3. ^ http://www.daminfood.com/english/product/hc2.htm
4. ^ http://www.noodlepie.com/2005/07/8_herbal_tea.html
5. ^ http://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BJPT/article/view/586/1031