Syzygium caryophyllatum (L.) Alston

Myrtaceae

Synonym:

Eugenia corymbosa Lam.

Common Names:
Heen-dan (S)
Marungi, Siru naaval (T)
Svetha Jambu (Sa)

Traditional Knowledge

Useful plant parts :
Leaf, bark and seed

Uses in traditional medicine :

  • Decoction of the bark is taken for diabetes
  • Crushed leaves are applied on burns and boils on skin
  • Seeds are purgative

Scientific Research

Chemical constituents:

Bioactivity :

Plant extract: antifeedant activity against larvae of Mexican bean beetle

 

Clinical:

Note :

Ripe fruits are edible

References :

Jayasinghe, U. L. et al., (2003), Antifeedant activity of some Sri Lankan plants, Nat Prod Res, 17(1), 5-8.

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