What is it about?
A review which highlights pre-clinical research done utilizing Mesona palustris (black cincau) as an active nutraceutical agent. These effects involve anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and anti-hypertensive effects among many others.
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Why is it important?
South East Asian regions harbor ample natural products which are often overlooked. These natural products have various active agents present in abundance which may provide a more affordable alternative to prevent or treat common illnesses. This review, thus, aims to highlight the importance of one often forgotten traditional medicinal plant, Mesona palustris, which are only commonly consumed as food and/or drinks.
Perspectives
Not only is Mesona palustris abundant, processing of this plant to obtain its extracts is relatively easy. Although most studies done are pre-clinical, some clinical studies of its utility as a nutraceutical agent to prevent onset of diabetes or simply lowering blood cholesterol levels would be interesting to look into.
Mr Andrew Octavian Sasmita
International Medical University
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This page is a summary of: , Journal of Engineering and Science Research, October 2017, RMP Publications,
DOI: 10.26666/rmp.jesr.2017.2.9.
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