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Wolffia globosa; Mankai; duckweed
Epidemiology:
- native to Asia & found in parts of the Americas
- grows in mats on the surface of ponds, lakes, & marshes
Structure:
- tiny, transparent, oval-shaped plant (< 1 mm wide) with no leaves, stems, or roots
Clinical significance:
- reportedly a significant source of polyphenols [2]
General
pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical
References
- Wikipedia: Wolffia globosa
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolffia_globosa
- Kaplan A, Zelicha H, Meir AY et al
The effect of a high-polyphenol Mediterranean diet (GREEN-MED) combined
with physical activity on age-related brain atrophy: the DIRECT PLUS
randomized controlled trial.
Am J Clin Nutr 2022 Jan 11
PMID: 35021194
https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ajcn/nqac001/6503596