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Name:

Bromelain

 

Latin Name:

Ananassa sativa, Ananas comosus

 

Action:

Proteolytic enzyme derived from the stem of the pineapple plant.
Used as a digestive aid, meat tenderiser, anti-inflammatory, smooth muscle relaxant, digestant, anti-oedema. Stimulated production of prostagladin, inhibits blood platelet aggregation thus securing the NORMAL consistency of blood.

Uses:

Protein Digestive Aid, For Digestive & Intestinal problems, Cellulitis, Sinusitis, Against Weak Digestion, Anti-Inflammatory.

Food Source:

Pineapple