Melastoma malabathricum (L.) Smith Ethnomedicinal Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Pharmacological Properties: A Review

Melastoma malabathricum L. (Melastomataceae) is one of the 22 species found in the Southeast Asian region, including Malaysia. Considered as native to tropical and temperate Asia and the Pacific Islands, this commonly found small shrub has gained herbal status in the Malay folklore belief as well as...

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Main Authors: S. Mohd. Joffry, N. J. Yob, M. S. Rofiee, M. M. R. Meor Mohd. Affandi, Z. Suhaili, F. Othman, A. Md. Akim, M. N. M. Desa, Z. A. Zakaria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/258434