Raisin Tree

(Japanese raisin tree; Candy tree; Beizhiju) Helps to sober up! This fascinating tree, native to China, Korea and Japan, has long been used to help sober up and cure hangovers after excessive drinking. Numerous studies show that this herb is powerful medicine for liver diseases. Its oddly-shaped swollen fruit stalks contain dihydromyricetin, a compound that significantly lowers blood alcohol, reduces liver inflammation, and promotes healing. An old folk song says, "A thousand cups of wine will not make you drunk with candy from the candy tree." Indeed, the fruit stalks are incredibly sweet, like candy -- almost 50% sugar by weight -- and make a delicious chewy treat to enjoy any time. White it is known to be hardy in several southern and western coastal states, and in southern B.C., we believe that it will prove to be hardy in more regions.