Root of Tortedfruit Screwtree

Overview

Aliases

Ye Zhi Ma, Ma Niu Sai, Niu Suo Ma

Nature and Flavor

Neutral; Bland, Slightly Bitter

Ingredients

Contains cucurbitacin B, isocucurbitacin B, β-sitosterol, betulinic acid, oleanolic acid, daucosterol and helicterin

Therapeutic Effects

Hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering effects; reduces blood glucose, triglycerides and insulin in diabetic models

Precautions

Use cautiously during pregnancy

NOTE: THE INFORMATION PROVIDE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE.