ANTI-INFLAMATORY ACTIVITY, ANTI-OXIDANT AND IMMUNOSTIMULATION EFFECT OF MUNTINGIA CALABURA L. FOR PREVENTION AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY AGAINST COVID-19: REVIEW AND PRESPECTIVE

Damiti, Sukmawati A and Mohammad, Fihrina and Sapiun, Zulfiayu and Ischak, Wenny Ino (2023) ANTI-INFLAMATORY ACTIVITY, ANTI-OXIDANT AND IMMUNOSTIMULATION EFFECT OF MUNTINGIA CALABURA L. FOR PREVENTION AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY AGAINST COVID-19: REVIEW AND PRESPECTIVE. In: Proceeding of The 1st Polkesraya International Conference. Poltekkes Kemenkes Palangka Raya, Palangka Raya, pp. 187-199. ISBN 2987-8659

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Abstract

Purpose: Muntingia calabura L. a Neutropic plant, is one of the many therapeutic plants found in Indonesia. This herbal medicine contains secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, tanins, saponins, polyphenols, and other compounds found in the plant's flower, fruit, leaves, stems, and bark. The purpose of this study is to review in order to know the extent of research on the pharmacological effects of the Muntingia calabura L. plant so that it can be used as an herbal medicine to prevent and complamentary therapy against Covid-19.

Methodology: The authors process review and perspective, by searched and collected data related Covid-19, Muntingia calabura L, Anti-Inflammatoty, Anti-oxidant and Immunnostimulation. The main search tools is Google Scholar, PubMed, Research Gate, Library Genesis and Science Direct. Findings: Various studies mantion from molecular research, phytochemical tests, preclinical trials and scientific literature and other review literature stated that the chemical components of Muntingia calabura L have a potential as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and immunostimulant agents to prevent and treat pneumonia by the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus (Covid-19). Muntingia calabura L. could be prevent and compelementary therapy against Covid-19.

Limitation: The limitation of this study is that It is hoped that in the future Muntingia calabura L. research for preclinical trials and clinical trials will be carried out more so that this plant can be used as a category of traditional medicine Contribution: This review research examines local plants that can be useful as traditional medicine with early stage studies through pharmacognostic, botanical and biochemical studies. Keywords: Covid-19, Muntingia calabura L, Anti-Inflamatory, Anti-Oxidant,Immunostimulation

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