Review Article

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

Table 1

The vernacular name of M. malabthricum.

No.Vernacular namesLanguageCountryReferences

1Senduduk, Sekeduduk, KendudukMalayMalaysiaAbdul Majid and Ting [6] Fazlin et al. [7]

2Kendudu, Pucuk KendudukRiauGrosvenor et al. [8]
HarendongSundaIndonesiaAbdul Majid and Ting [6]
Kluruk, SengganiJawaFazlin et al. [7]

3Singapore rhododendronEnglishSingapore, BritainLing et al. [4]
Malabar melastomeBritainUmali-Stuart and Stiuart-Santiago [9]

4Mang kre, Mang re, Bre, Kadu-daThaisThailandFazlin et al. [7]

5Malatungau, MalatungawIbanag
BubtoiSambaliPhilippineUmali-Stuart and Stiuart-Santiago [9]
YagomyumCebu Bisaya

6Ye mu danChineseChinaZhengyi et al. [10]

7BuilukhampaMizoramSharma et al. [11]
YachubiManipur (Meitei tribe)Khumbongmayum et al. [12]
Longumpo, BobuchunmeiManipur (Naga tribe)Ringmichon et al. [15]
KaraliMalkangiriIndiaPattanaik et al. [13]
ChuthuksuruWokha (Loga-Naga tribes)Jamir et al. [17]
Kechi-yayingArunachal Pradesh (Adi tribes)Kagyung et al. [16]
KoroliMayurbhanjThatoi et al. [14]

8Koiam-pay-bangBandarban (Marma tribe)Rahmatullah et al. [18]
KakkhuNetrakona (Garo tribe)BangladeshRahmatullah et al. [19]
AksioChittaggong (Chakma, Murong, Tonchonga tribes)Rahmatullah et al. [20]