Philippines

FDA Registration No.

Used in the treatment of:

Abdominal distension and bloating due to flatulence (Carminative)
Cancer
Diabetes mellitus
Gout, rheumatism, and diseases of the spleen and liver
Hypercholesterolemia / dyslipidemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood)
Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose / high blood sugar)
Hyperlipidemia (high concentration of fats or lipids in the blood)
Other uses:

Antibacterial
Antibilious (counters liver disorders)
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant
Antiplasmodial
Antispasmodic (relieves involuntary muscle spasms)
Antiviral
Chemomodulatory / Chemopreventive (inhibit, delay, or reverse cancer / carcinogenesis)
Hepatoprotective / antihepatotoxicity (prevents damage to the liver)
Hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol)
Immune system booster
Immunomodulator
Lipid lowering effect (decreases triglyceride and total cholesterol levels)
NO APPROVED THERAPEUTIC CLAIMS