Java-apple

Syzygium samarangense

Syzygium samarangense, commonly known as wax apple or rose apple, is a traditional plant used primarily in Southeast Asian and Pacific Island cultures. While its traditional uses are not well-documented, studies have explored its potential applications. Scientific research indicates that extracts from the leaves of Syzygium samarangense can be used to develop multifunctional hydrogels with enhanced antimicrobial properties against bacteria such as S. aureus and E. coli. These findings suggest possible applications in food preservation by extending the shelf life of fruits through inhibition of microbial growth and regulation of metabolic processes. Additionally, studies have identified changes in metabolite profiles at different maturity stages of wax apple fruits and have characterized extensive genomic variation associated with fruit size and cold tolerance. Safety concerns for Syzygium samarangense appear to be minimal based on current data, as no major issues have been recorded. There is also no evidence of significant drug interactions reported, though further research may be necessary to fully understand its potential effects in various contexts.

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注意事项

仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同,请查阅所引来源。

科学怎么说

  • PEO/OSG/ε-PL 复合膜延长了山竹的保质期,抑制微生物生长和调节代谢。 D PMID
  • 研究开发了一种多功能水凝胶,其中含有来自Syzygium samarangense叶片提取物的AgNPs和CCANPs,显示出增强的抗菌活性,对抗S. aureus和E. coli。 D PMID
  • The study identified changes in metabolite profiles with fruit maturity stages, noting highest bioactive metabolite concentrations in unripe fruits. D PMID
  • 研究确定了与番荔枝果实大小和耐寒性相关的基因变异,为未来的育种提供了见解。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Java-apple?

Java-apple (Syzygium samarangense) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Java-apple?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Java-apple; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: PEO/OSG/ε-PL 复合膜延长了山竹的保质期,抑制微生物生长和调节代谢。

How strong is the evidence for Java-apple?

The strongest finding for Java-apple carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Java-apple safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Java-apple in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Java-apple interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Java-apple in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Java-apple?

Java-apple is also known as: Яванское яблоко, Jamalac.

Is Java-apple a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

来源

  1. T2 Metabolite Profiling of Giant Green Wax Apples (Syzygium samarangense) for Differentiation of the Maturity Stages and Potential Use. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Development of a Multifunctional Hydrogel Coloaded with Chitosan-Curcumin and Silver Nanoparticles: Fabrication, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Metabolomics Reveals the Regulatory Mechanism of Antibacterial Fiber Membrane Packaging on the Postharvest Quality of Wax Apple (Syzygium samarangense). literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Pan-genome analysis of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense) and its association with fruit size and cold tolerance. literature abstract metadata