Excessive Intake of Longan Arillus Alters gut Homeostasis and Aggravates Colitis in Mice

Background: Longan is the fruit of Dimocarpus longan Lour. and the longan arillus has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine possessing various health benefits. However, the excessive intake of longan is found in daily life to cause “ shanghuo ” syndrome. “ Shanghuo ” has been linked to increased disease susceptibility. The present study thus aimed to investigate the toxicological outcomes after excessive longan treatment. Methods:...