Bromelain, mainly extracted from the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant, is actually a concoction of enzymes rather than being one single compound. Falling in line with its source, it was discovered & isolated in 1891 to have beneficial medicinal health properties. It's very useful to maintain the heart as its anti-coagulant properties avert any unwanted blood clots in vessels & arteries reducing the risk of heart diseases. The analgesic & anti-inflammatory properties help in arthritis Skin diseases, sinusitis, bronchitis, peyronie's disease are just some of the problems it takes care of by virtue of its almost magical properties.