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Litchi Properties

L. chinensis
       

Names

History

Constituents

Uses

Lychee
Lichee
Litchi
Leechee
cerise de Chine

Varieties :
Bengal
Brewster
Emperor
Hak Ip
Kaimana
Kwai
Mai Pink
Mauritius
No Mai Tze
Sweet Heart

Originating in the Far East, Litchi may also be grown in Antilles,Israel,Florida and California(US)and Australia.

Fairly recent studies into antigens which guard against Hepatitis,and,potentially,some other viral liver disorders,prove Litchi to be the second most effective herbal source for HBsAg.
Used in Chinese acupuncture, Litchi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and a water-producing factor.

Vitamin C
ethylene production from low-temperature storage
SKIN:

anthocyanin pigments
anthocyanin
A-type proanthocyanidines
an aromatic substance

PULP:

Nitrogen
Potassium
Phosphorus

PEEL:

Calcium
lectins(agglutinins)
Cyclopropanoic fatty acids of Litchi seed oil
phenols

Source of Vitamin C;hepatitis B surface antigen;(HBsAg);

Cuisine

Fresh fruit
juice
citrus sub
alkenols
alkadienols

fragrance:

1-Octen-3- ol...C8H16O; (see link below re fragrance factor)
Of note: There are several quite complicated descriptions of pharmacological studies (out of hundreds)See links below:


Contra-Indications:

Unknown



    Nutritional Values for 100 g. :





Helpful links:

http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/lychee.html

Alkenols & Molecular Structures

A number of alkenols (and alkadienols) are extremely important to flavors and fragrances as well as being characterizing aroma constituents for certain natural products (e.g., green grass, mushrooms).


Odor Detection Threshold (in water) = 6 ppb
Powerful watermelon with slight citrus nuance odor.

1-Octen-3-ol...C8H16O occurs in products such as: "..many  products of nature, including Litchi chinensis. The odor is described as "powerful mushroom."
1-Octen Image at: http://www.leffingwell.com/alkenol1.htm
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anti-HBsAg capability in herbs

http://aquaviva11.tripod.com/


ANTIVIRAL RESEARCH FOR HEPATITIS VIRUSES

Journal of Organic Chemistry (March 2002) 67:1536

Serine and Threonine Beta-Lactones:[?] A New Class of Hepatitis A Virus 3C Cysteine Proteinase Inhibitors

Separate text-only  file of  related abstracts:     Navigate from Here

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