Bali Medical Journal (Bali MedJ) 2023, Volume 12, Number 1: 560-562
Mesona palustris BL: the potential antioxidant
Rahmah1,2*, Harsono Salimo3, Brian Wasita4, Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari5, Risya Cilmiaty6, Soetrisno7
1Doctoral Program of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia;2School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia;3Pediatrics Department Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sebelas Maret/Dr. Moewardi General Hospital, Surakarta, Indonesia;4Anatomical Pathology Department Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sebelas Maret/Dr. Moewardi General Hospital, Surakarta, Indonesia;5Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia;6Dental and Mouth Department Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sebelas Maret/Universitas Sebelas Maret Hospital, Surakarta, Indonesia;7Obstetrics and Gynecology Department Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sebelas Maret/Dr. Moewardi General Hospital, Surakarta, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
Mesona palustris, also known as ‘Black Cincau’ was a plant that was commonly found in East and South East Asian countries. Recently, interest in these Mesona palustris components, such as antioxidants. It can reduce the damage in the cellular aspect either by quenching free radicals or through the chelation of transition metal ions, which reduces their capability to form reactive oxygen species. M.palutris can be composed of more nutraceutical options, including edible jellies. Some previous studies investigated the effective and beneficial extraction process of M. palustris to elucidate the chemical constituents of M.palustris. This plant is also known to have some phenolic compounds, such as flavonoids and tannins. Nowadays, it has been reported to yield many thrilling studies as an antioxidant.
Keywords: antioxidants, flavonoids compounds, mesona palustris.Cite This Article: Rahmah., Salimo, H., Wasita, B., Pamungkasari, E.P., Cilmiaty, R., Soetrisno. 2023. Mesona palustris BL: the potential antioxidant. Bali Medical Journal 12(1): 560-562. DOI: 10.15562/bmj.v12i1.37701
*Corresponding author: Rahmah; Doctoral Program of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia;rahmah@umy.ac.id