Abstract Context: Different parts of Muntingia calabura L.(Elaeocarpaceae), or “kerukup
siam” in Malay, have been reported to possess medicinal value, supported by a number of …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Muntingia calabura (Elaeocarpaceae) is one
of the most common roadside trees in Malaysia. Its leaves, barks, flowers and roots have …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Bauhinia purpurea (Fabaceae) is a medicinal
plant traditionally used to treat various ailments, including ulcers. In order to establish …

The aim of the present study is to determine the in vitro antimicrobial activity of various
extracts, partitions and fractions of Muntingia calabura (Elaeocarpaceae) leaves against a …

Muntingia calabura L is a fast growing medicinal plant, attracts fruit eating birds such as
flower peckers. The timbers are lightweight, durable and used in carpentry. Fruit from …

ABSTRACT Muntingia, or Jamaica Cherry, is a small, fast--‐growing tree that can reach up
to 40 ft. tall at full maturity. The soft leaves are evergreen and have an alternate phyllotaxy …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Muntingia calabura L. has been used in Southeast Asia
and tropical America as antipyretic, antiseptic, analgesic, antispasmodic and liver tonic. This …

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Chemical investigation of the dichloromethane extract of the fruit of Muntingia
calaburaafforded squalene (1), triglyceride (2), a mixture of linoleic acid (3a), palmitic acid …

Context: Bauhinia purpurea L.(Fabaceae) is a native plant species of many Asian countries,
including Malaysia and India. In India, the root, stem, bark, and leaf of B. purpurea are used …