Microcos paniculata L. is a plant in the Malvaceae family, order Malvales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Microcos paniculata L.
Microcos paniculata L. is a flowering shrub used in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, often added to Chinese herbal tea.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
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.
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Hibiscus taiwanensis S.Y.Hu
Sterculia murex Hemsl.
Malva assurgentiflora (Kellogg) M.F.Ray
Malva subovata (DC.) Molero & J.M.Monts.
Malvaviscus arboreus Cav.
Grewia tiliifolia Vahl
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