Gardenia

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Also known as:  Zhi Zi

 

Description

Gardenia is a group of several species of flowering shrubs.

 

Botanical Names

 Gardenia augusta

 Gardenia florida

 Gardenia jasminoides

 Both species of Gardenia are from the Madder (Rubiaceae) family.

 

Part Used

 Stamens and Fruits

 

Gardenia Stamens Contain these Substances

Carotenoids

 The principal therapeutic constituents of Gardenia are the Xanthophylls, Crocetin and Crocin.

 

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