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Fruits extracts of Hovenia dulcis Thunb
The RaisinTree (Hovenia Dulcis) (Rhamnaceae) is mainly found in China, Japan, and Korea, and is commonly used as a remedy in the form of tea and dietary supplements to promote health. Several reports suggested that the fruit of H. dulcis has detoxification properties on alcohol poisoning, hepatoprotective effect, anti-oxidant and antidiabetic activities. Recently, the major biologically active components identified in the fruits of H.... -
Raisin Tree™ (DHM) Uses and Dosage
An effective dose of Raisin Tree™ Dihydromyricetin (DHM) depends primarily on the reason it is being used. There are numerous uses of DHM and the effective dose scales depending on each use. -
The 25th July 2021 marks 400 years of botanical research and teaching by the University of Oxford.
As a celebration and count-down to this anniversary, the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum, together with the Oxford University Herbaria and the Department of Plant Sciences, will highlight 400 plants of scientific and cultural significance. One plant will be profiled weekly, and illustrated with images from Oxford University's living and preserved collections. Plant 100 The Raisin Tree / Hovenia Dulcis Hovenia is... -
Dihydromyricetin shows promise as anxiety disorder support
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental illnesses, and social isolation can be a major source of contributing stress. Medications to treat these disorders, such as benzodiazepines, are available; however, they come with a range of downsides. In a recent study in mice, Prof Jing Liang’s team at the USC School of Pharmacy in the US discovered that a chemical called dihydromyricetin...