Some characteristics and functional properties of Chunma (Gastrodia elata) as a food supplement: a short review

Hendri, R.; Octavianti, F.; Ahmad, H.; Jaswir, I.; Lestari, W.

Some characteristics and functional properties of Chunma (Gastrodia elata) as a food supplement: a short review

2017

Hendri, R. | Octavianti, F. | Ahmad, H. | Jaswir, I. | Lestari, W.

Gastrodin elata blume (Tianma in Chinese, Chunma in Korean) is a perennial parasitic herbaceous plant native to Korea, Japan and China (Chae et al., 2008). The plant has recently received very good attention, especially in Korea, due to its excellent health-promoting properties. This plant is reported to have excellent antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties. This paper briefly reviews some characteristics and functional properties of Chunma.

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