Ethnopharmacological Relevance of Eusideroxylon Zwageri Teijsm. et Binnend: A Review

Abstract

Kris Herawan Timotius, Ika Rahayu

Eusideroxylon zwageri is found in several areas in Indonesia, such as Borneo and Sumatra. The limited reports on its ethno medical use, phytochemical constituents, and pharmacological activities indicated the needs to search its bioactive compounds. This review is aiming to collect data or information from the previous studies on Eusideroxylon zwageri, especially regarding its ethno medical use, phytoconstituents and pharmacological activities. Literature search is carried out with the help of three searching engines: PubMed, Science Direct and Google Scholar. The searching was carried out with keyword: Eusideroxylon zwageri. From PubMed, Science direct and Google Scholar we got 4, 52 and 15 results. Twelve articles were excluded due to duplication. Thirty-four articles were excluded due to irrelevant information. There were 25 full text articles that meet the criteria of systematic review. Ethnologically, it can be used as diabetes remedial, anti-inflammatory agents, antimicrobial agents, and grey hair, and whitening agents. The main phytochemical constituents are condensed tannin and lignin, and mainly eusideron. The most used parts are stem bark. Limited information is available on the seed and leave.