Anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant, anti-tumor activity.
Bromelain was first isolated from pineapple juice in 1891 and introduced as a therapeutic supplement in 1957. The active ingredients are found in the juice and stem of the pineapple plant.
Antispasmodic, anticoagulant.
Anti-inflammatory.
Laxative or purgative.
Diuretic and anti-inflammatory.
Anti-inflammatory.
Anti-bacterial, astringent.
Astringent, sedative, hypotonic.
Antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant.
Bromelain works primarily on protein substrates, breaking down peptide bonds to hydrolyze proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids. It is commonly found in pineapple and is used for various medicinal and industrial purposes due to its proteolytic activity.
Diuretic and diaphoretic.
Antispasmodic, antimicrobial and antiviral properties.