Therapeutic effects of Camellia oleifera oil: modulation of gut microbiota and amelioration of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis.
BACKGROUND Camellia oleifera is a perennial tree widely cultivated in southern China. Its seed oil has traditionally been used as an edible oil and has been regarded in folk medicine as beneficial for gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory conditions. Despite its long history of use, the scientific basis for the p...