🌿 Chinese toon
Chinesischer Surenbaum
Toona sinensis (A. Juss.) M. Roem.
Toona sinensis is a fast-growing deciduous tree belonging to the mahogany family (Meliaceae). Its young leaves and shoots are edible and are widely used as a vegetable, particularly in East Asia. They have a distinctive aromatic flavour and can be eaten raw or briefly cooked. The leaves contain various vitamins, minerals, fibre, protein and bioactive plant compounds.
Notes
The young leaves and shoots are particularly valued as a food. Toona sinensis contains carotenoids, vitamins C, E and K, folate, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc, as well as polyphenols, flavonoids and other bioactive plant compounds. Some of these compounds have antioxidant properties.
Effects
- antibacterial
- antioxidant
- antiviral
- apoptosis-inducing
- appetite-stimulating
- rich in dietary fibre
- supportive of healthy blood pressure
- haemostatic
- supportive of healthy blood glucose
- anti-inflammatory
- diuretic
- immunomodulatory
- bone-supporting
- strengthening
- nutrient-rich
- rich in vitamin C
- antiproliferative
Conditions
- loss of appetite
- bacterial infections
- high blood pressure
- intestinal health
- type 2 diabetes
- inflammatory processes
- elevated blood glucose
- fatigue
- urinary tract complaints
- cardiovascular system
- impaired immune function
- infections
- muscular pain
- oxidative stress
- digestive complaints
- cellular protection
Application Areas
- general wellbeing
- urinary system
- blood glucose regulation
- blood vessels
- digestive system
- urinary tract
- skin
- cardiovascular system
- immune system
- bones
- gastrointestinal system
- muscles
- metabolism
- digestion
- cells
Plant Parts
- young stems
- oil
- seeds
- bark
- leaf
- flower
Preparations
- decoction
- tincture
- tea
- raw
- powder
- dried
- ground
- cooked
- steamed
- extract
- blanched
Contraindications
- liver disease
- kidney disease