Longans

FUN FACTS BN: Dimocarpus longan  AKA 龙眼 (lóng yǎn).  Longans are the second most imported fruit by China, but the biggest importer is Thailand. CONSTITUENTS Phenolic acids, flavonoids, polysaccharides. USES/BENEFITS (Disclaimer) One can find many scientific studies documenting the benefits of longans by searching for “Dimocarpus longan  phytochemicals”.   Study has shown longan extracts have drug ability as anti- HIV-1…

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