Syzygium malaccense

Common Names: Malaysian apple

Ethnobotanical Studies

Society archipelago, French Polynesia

Uses: Detoxifying agent (he'a); Vaginal and urethral discharge; Skin disorders (he'a); Asthma; Eczema; Flu; Menstrual cycle bleeding disorders; Mouth ulcer; Urinary incontinence; Vaginal prurit

DOI:: 10.1186/s13002-023-00617+0
PubMed:: 37853377

Studies

Syzygium malaccense leaves methanol extract modulate some biochemical and inflammatory markers and prostate histology of testosterone-estradiol valerate induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats.

Summary

Methanol leaf extract may have potential in treating BPH by affecting testosterone and estradiol levels in rats. Further research needed for human application.

Endocrinology Immunology

Achi NK et al (2024).; Avicenna J Phytomed.
DOI:: 10.22038/AJP.2023.23526
PubMed:: 39086866

Evaluation of phytochemical profile, and antioxidant, antidiabetic activities of indigenous Thai fruits.

Summary

Thai fruits were analyzed for phenolics and flavonoids to explore their potential in treating type 2 diabetes. These lesser-known fruits could offer health benefits and be useful in diabetes management.

Diabetes Immunology Phytochemistry

Prakulanon J et al (2024).; PeerJ.
DOI:: 10.7717/peerj.17681
PubMed:: 39011385

The potential exploitation of the Malay-red apple (Syzygium malaccense) seed as source of a phosphorylated starch.

Santos GP et al (2023).; Carbohydr Res.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.carres.2023.109008
PubMed:: 38103463

Phytochemical profile and antimicrobial activity of essential oils from two Syzygium species against selected oral pathogens.

Summary

Essential oils from Syzygium samarangense and Syzygium malaccense were extracted and tested for their ability to fight oral pathogens. This study explores the potential of these oils for treating tooth infections and toothache.

Antimicrobial Phytochemistry

Salem SS et al (2023).; BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:: 10.1186/s12906-023-04277-1
PubMed:: 38087292

Chromosome-scale assemblies of S. malaccense, S. aqueum, S. jambos, and S. syzygioides provide insights into the evolution of Syzygium genomes.

Genetics

Ouadi S et al (2023).; Front Plant Sci.
DOI:: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1248780
PubMed:: 37868305

Valorization of pineapple processing residues through acetification to produce specialty vinegars enriched with red-Jambo extract of Syzygium malaccense leaf.

Bertan FAB et al (2022).; Sci Rep.
DOI:: 10.1038/s41598-022-23968-2
PubMed:: 36371484

Thermoregulatory reactions of female buffaloes raised in the sun and in the shade, in the climatic conditions of the rainy season of the Island of Marajó, Pará, Brazil.

da Silva JAR et al (2022).; Front Vet Sci.
DOI:: 10.3389/fvets.2022.998544
PubMed:: 36176704

Combining high-speed countercurrent chromatography three-phase solvent system with electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance to profile the unconventional food plant Syzygium malaccense.

Phytochemistry

Lopes AG et al (2022).; J Chromatogr A.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.chroma.2022.463211
PubMed:: 35810640

Antimicrobial Properties of Compounds Isolated from Syzygium malaccense (L.) Merr. and L.M. Perry and Medicinal Plants Used in French Polynesia.

Antimicrobial

Quenon C et al (2022).; Life (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/life12050733
PubMed:: 35629400

10.

Malay apple (Syzygium malaccense) promotes changes in lipid metabolism and a hepatoprotective effect in rats fed a high-fat diet.

Nunes PC et al (2022).; Food Res Int.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.110994
PubMed:: 35400415

11.

In vivo anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects, and in vitro antioxidant, antiglycant and anti-neuroinflammatory actions of Syzygium malaccense.

Immunology Neuroscience

Mendes RF et al (2021).; An Acad Bras Cienc.
DOI:: 10.1590/0001-3765202120210457
PubMed:: 34852065

12.

Determination and multivariate evaluation of the mineral composition of red jambo (Syzygium malaccense (L.)).

Ferreira SLC et al (2022).; Food Chem.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131381
PubMed:: 34808774

13.

Sustainable Hues: Exploring the Molecular Palette of Biowaste Dyes through LC-MS Metabolomics.

Molino RJEJ et al (2021).; Molecules.
DOI:: 10.3390/molecules26216645
PubMed:: 34771057

14.

Editorial for Special Issue: Anthocyanin.

Silva P and Mosca L (2021).; Molecules.
DOI:: 10.3390/molecules26092496
PubMed:: 33922923

15.

Complete chloroplast genome sequence and phylogenetic analysis of Syzygium malaccense.

Genetics

Tao L, Shi ZG and Long QY (2020).; Mitochondrial DNA B Resour.
DOI:: 10.1080/23802359.2020.1829132
PubMed:: 33458237

16.

Myricetin derivative-rich fraction from Syzygium malaccense prevents high-fat diet-induced obesity, glucose intolerance and oxidative stress in C57BL/6J mice.

Immunology Obesity

Nallappan D et al (2023).; Arch Physiol Biochem.
DOI:: 10.1080/13813455.2020.1808019
PubMed:: 32813560

17.

Protective effect of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium malaccense against hydrogen peroxide-induced stress in ARPE-19 cells.

Arumugam B et al (2019).; Mol Vis.
PubMed:: 30820141

18.

Physico-Chemical Characterization, Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Malay Apple [Syzygium malaccense (L.) Merr. & L.M. Perry].

Immunology

Nunes PC et al (2016).; PLoS One.
DOI:: 10.1371/journal.pone.0158134
PubMed:: 27352306

19.

Invitro antioxidant activities on leaf extracts of syzygium malaccense (L.) merr and perry.

Immunology

Savitha RC, Padmavathy S and Sundhararajan A (2011).; Anc Sci Life.
PubMed:: 22557439