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Haronga is a tropical tree of the family Hypericaceae (formerly Guttiferae), growing in Madagascar, central and eastern Africa.

Description:

1. Tree height is 2-12 m.
2. The leaves are large, symmetrically arranged.
3. Small flowers are collected at the ends of the branches in an umbrella-shaped inflorescence.

Discovery history:

About 50 years ago, a research expedition discovered that many harongi trees near settlements had their bark stripped in places. It turned out that local residents chew pieces of bark as a dessert after a heavy fatty meal, which promotes better digestion. This discovery made it possible to isolate substances from the bark that radically improve digestion.

Collection and preparation:

1. The bark is collected from large shrubs and trees and dried in air.
2. Young leaves are collected and dried in the shade.

Active ingredients:

1. Leukocyanins, hypericin-like compounds, tannins, flavonoids.

Application:

1. The bark is used to make the drug Harongan, which improves digestion when the functions of the pancreas and liver are impaired.
2. The leaves are used by local people for minor digestive disorders and to treat wounds.

If the dosages are observed, no side effects have been identified.