Traditional medical usage
The ancient literature has shown that maple plants have been used as crude drugs since ancient times. For example, Acer barbinerve, commonly known as bearded maple, has been used as a painkiller for arthritis, rheumatism, etc. in bark as a Chinese traditional medicine, and in Nepal, Acer caesium has been used as an external medicine for pimples.
Acer barbinerve, commonly known as bearded maple, is an Asian species of maple found in Korea, eastern Russia, and northeastern China
In North America, the sap of sugar maple (Acer saccharum) has been taken for nutritional tonicity. In addition, it has been reported that the branches of Rocky mountain maple (Acer grabrum) were mixed with the decoction of branches of the family Zaifribocaceae of the family Rosaceae to obtain uterine recovery and promote milk secretion in women after delivery.
Acer maximowiczianum (Nikko maple; Acer nikoense Maxim.), is a species of maple widely distributed in China and Japan (Honshū, Kyūshū, Shikoku)
In Japan, Acer nikoense, also known as the Choja tree, has been used as an eyewash and a remedy for liver diseases. Such traditional pharmacological effects have been scientifically elucidated in the modern era.
In our lab, we are continuing to study the functionality and components of maple plants, with an emphasis on Japanese maple (momiji), as well as the cultivation method and characteristics of seeds. We aim to share our discoveries with regards to the maple genus plant with the world to the benefit of everyone.
In our lab, we are continuing to study the functionality and components of maple plants, with an emphasis on Japanese maple (momiji), as well as the cultivation method and characteristics of seeds. We aim to share our discoveries with regards to the maple genus plant with the world to the benefit of everyone.
Health benefits of our products
Research indicate that substances in the Japanese maple inhibit diabetes and obesity. Japanese maple food products, including our ice creams, are rich in polyphenols, anthocyanins. Anthocyanins have been used in other beauty and health foods, but our maple extract makes it possible to create the world's first maple flavored product. Our momiji tea is is rich in polyphenols (15%), lutein and beta-carotene.
