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    Prebiotic Low-Glycemic Spleen-Tonifying & Litholytic Sovereign (健脾开胃 / 生津止渴利尿通淋排石破瘀通经温中止泻治脾虚消渴尿路结石体虚乏力小便不利 — 传统南洋第一天然低糖指数神糖 Gula Kabung / 脾胃虚弱与泌尿排石圣树 / 棕榈科药食双绝神木)

    桄榔 / 糖棕 / 砂糖椰子 / 莎孤木 / 桄榔子 / 桄榔树 — Arenga pinnata (Wurmb) Merr. (syn. Arenga saccharifera, Saguerus pinnatus)

    Pinyin: Guāngláng / Tángzōng / Shātáng Yēzǐ · Malay: Kabung / Enau / Pokok Enau / Beluluk / Gula Kabung / Ijuk / Sugar Palm · Family: Arecaceae (棕榈科 / 桄榔属)

    Botanical Illustration

    Energetics

    Neutral to slightly Warm in sap/sugar; Cool in roots (平 / 甘淡微温)

    Flavor

    Sweet, rich, caramel-balsamic in palm sugar; bland, astringent in root (大甘、淡、微涩、微温、焦香甘醇)

    Meridians

    Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃), Kidney (肾), Urinary Bladder (膀胱)

    Traditional Edict

    Sugar Palm / Gomuti Palm (Kabung / Enau / Gula Kabung / Guang Lang). Massive palm enveloped in black Ijuk fibers. Undisputed Sovereign for Low-Glycemic Spleen Energy: unrefined Gula Kabung restores Spleen without diabetic glucose spikes, while root tea flushes kidney stones. RAW FRUIT BURNS SKIN.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    • RAW FRUIT OXALATE WARNING: Raw fruit pulp contains stinging calcium oxalate raphides (NEVER TOUCH BARE-HANDED OR EAT RAW). Genuine Gula Kabung is exceptionally safe in pregnancy and lactation.

    Clinical Applications

    • Metabolic syndrome and diabetes-friendly nutrition (low-GI sweetening with GI 35-40 preventing insulin surges via Inulin Fructans), calcium oxalate urolithiasis and recurrent UTIs, and chronic Spleen fatigue.

    Quality Markers

    Prebiotic Inulin Fructans >= 5.0%, Low Glycemic Index (GI 35-40), Potassium >= 1,200 mg/100g & Protocatechuic Acid (HPLC/IC)

    Mechanism & Phytochemistry

    1. Inulin fructans retard small intestinal glucose absorption (GI 35-40) and fuel prebiotic Bifidobacteria. 2. Root potassium and polyphenols alkalize urine to dissolve calcium oxalate stones.

    Preparation & Dosage

    THE TRADITIONAL GULA KABUNG TONIC: 15 to 20 g unrefined Gula Kabung dissolved in warm ginger water for clean energy and Spleen warming. KABUNG ROOT NEPHROLITHIASIS FLUSH: 30 to 50 g dried root slices boiled with Guang Jin Qian Cao (20 g) and Corn Silk in 1 L water (drink with abundant water).

    Appended Prescriptions

    • 1. The Sovereign Spleen-Warming Confinement Tonic with Gula Kabung (20 g), Halia Bara, and Temulawak. 2. Nephrolithiasis Stone-Flushing Draught with Desmodium styracifolium.

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