| Family Name | Sapotaceae |
| Scientific name | Persea americana |
| Common name | Persea americana |
| Growth habit | Shallow roots, fragile branches, no resistant to strong winds, strong adaptability to soil. |
| Leaf | Alternate, leathery, oval or ovoid |
| Flower | Inflorescence, flowers with pale green. |
| Fruit | Pear or oval shaped, 10 ~ 18 cm long, yellow-green or brown-red in color, soft flesh. |
| More to learn | Persea americana contains high amount of fiber (34% of the daily intake), soluble fiber can clear excess cholesterol, and insoluble fiber help to maintain normal digestive function, prevent constipation. |
| Properties | Sweet, sour, cool. |
| Treats | Good for liver, lung, intestine, heal burn, anti-heart disease, improve elderly’s immunity, improve male fertility, lower cholesterol. |
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