Phytochemical characterization and bioactivity of Chamaecrista nomame (Siebold) H. Ohashi: bridging korean ethnic food tradition and modern functional science (opens in new tab)

Chamaecrista nomame (Siebold) H. Ohashi (C. nomame) has a long-standing history of consumption in East Asia, particularly in Korea and Japan, as a traditional functional tea. Traditionally, the aerial parts are dried, roasted, and prepared as a hot-water infusion, serving as a conventional daily beverage valued for its health-promoting properties. This study aimed to scientifically evaluate the potential anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities of C. nomame extracts, brid...