(Euphorbiaceae) Macaranga tanarius (L.) Müll.Arg.

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Medicinal use(s): to treat hepatitis.

Part(s) used: stem wood

Field Characters: Medium tree 4-5 m high, with pale green, thick, round big leaves. Pointed fruits.

Locality: Sayaboury Province, Sayaboury District, Ban Na Khoun.

Habitat: 

Altitude: 353 m asl. 

Collector(s): Kham Kone

Collection number(s): KK_255 (= AOS_255)

Collection Date: June 14, 2001

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Chien YH, Yu YH, Ye SR, Chen YW. Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity of the Fruit of Macaranga tanarius, the Plant Origin of Taiwanese Green Propolis. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022, 11(7):1242.  doi: 10.3390/antiox11071242 

Hsu Y-C, Chang C-C, Hsieh C-C, et al. Therapeutic Potential of Extracts from Macaranga tanarius (MTE) in Diabetic Nephropathy. Plants 2023; 12(3):656. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12030656

Magadula JJ. Phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus Macaranga: A review. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 2014, vol. 8(12), pp. 489-503. https://scispace.com/pdf/phytochemistry-and-pharmacology-of-the-genus-macaranga-a-3fryagn9kx.pdf

Mansoor M,  Sree Lakshmi KP, Tamil Jothi E,   Syamjith P. Macaranga Species: Phytochemicals, Health Benefits, and Cosmetic Potential. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2025, volume 03, issue 03, Article Id IJPS/250303117.

 Remorosa AGB, Tsai P-W, De Castro-Cruz KA, et al. Deciphering characteristics of Macaranga tanarius leaves extract with electron shuttle-associated anti-inflammatory activity via microbial fuel cells, molecular docking, and network pharmacology. Biochemical Engineering Journal 2024, volume 208, 109345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bej.2024.109345 .

Rosamah E, Haqiqi MT, Putri AS, et al. The potential of Macaranga plants as skincare cosmetic ingredients: A review.  Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 2023, vol. 13(07), pp 001-012. https://japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/3932_pdf.pdf