About Microcos paniculata L.
Microcos paniculata L. is a flowering shrub native to China, Southeast Asia, and India. It is included in the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine. It is sometimes used as an ingredient in Chinese herbal tea, and it has a mildly sour taste. In traditional Chinese medicine, the plant is thought to support digestive system health, and it is also used to treat a range of other health issues including colds, hepatitis, diarrhea, heat stroke, and dyspepsia.