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Other Names : C. nervosum (DC.) Kosterm. , Eugenia operculata Roxb., Syzygium nervossum DC., Syzygium operculatum (Roxb.) Nied.) is a medium-sized tree of about 10 meters in height with pale brown bark and dull green leaves.
Health Benefits and uses of Cleistocalyx Operculatus
- The leaves and buds of C. operculatus are harvested, dried, and brewed as an herbal tea in Vietnam known as "nước vối" with stomachic properties.
- Influenza : C-methylated flavonoids from C. operculatus have the potential to be developed as neuraminidase inhibitors for novel influenza H1N1.
- Caries : The methanolic extract of C. operculatus leaves has the potential for development of antimicrobial preparations, especially anticaries products.
References
- Nguyen, Duong Van. Medicinal Plants of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Santa Monica, CA: Mekong Printing, 1993.
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20886838
- http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169116304634
