Eugenia jambolana

At a glance

Origin / distribution: CO, JP, NO, SE

Cultural traditions: not documented

Recorded uses: Astringent, Diabetes, Diuretic

Science studied: BETULINIC-ACID

Research volume: 0 indexed records · volume only · methodology ↗

Legal status: Varies by jurisdiction; not assessed in this record.

Names and identity

Family: Myrtaceae

Scientific name: Eugenia jambolana

Common names: Chizo, Mirtacee, Mirtiniai, Mirtowate, Mirtáceas, Myrtacées, Myrte-familien, Myrtengewächse, Myrthengewächse, Myrtle Family, Myrtles, mersingiller, mirtuszfélék, myrtacées, myrtefamilien, myrtenväxter, myrtle family

History

The source record documents this plant in Elsewhere, CO, JP, NO, SE.

It records these historical or traditional applications:

• Astringent
• Diabetes
• Diuretic

This summary is limited to the cited source record.

Origins and distribution

• Elsewhere
• CO
• JP
• NO
• SE

Documented cultural uses

• Astringent
• Diabetes
• Diuretic

Cultural record detail

These entries are transcribed from the cited ethnobotanical source; they do not represent current advice or a claim of efficacy.

• Astringent · Elsewhere · "
• Diabetes · Elsewhere · "
• Diuretic · Elsewhere · "

Contemporary uses

Contemporary practice is not documented separately in this record.

Scientific research

Indexed records indicate research activity; they do not establish efficacy or safety.

Indexed research records

• Ni-Fe Nanoparticles from <i>Eugenia jambolana</i> Extract Show Enhanced Anti-Biofilm, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antioxidant Effects. · 2026 source ↗
• Anthocyanin Profiles in the Tropical Fruits Eugenia jambolana and Inga edulis: A Comparative Study Using Paper Spray Ionization (PSI-MS), Tissue Spray Ionization (TSI-MS), and Direct Infusion (DI-MS). · 2024 source ↗
• Investigation of the protective effect of gel incorporating Eugenia jambolana leaf extract on 5-fluorouracil-induced oral mucositis: an animal study. · 2022 source ↗

Scientific compounds

Chemical presence is not evidence of clinical efficacy.

• BETULINIC-ACID

Legality

No exact international trade listing was returned by the CITES checklist for this accepted name. Country-specific law is not assessed here.

Consult the CITES species checklist for current international and national requirements.

Reference images

Sources

Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases · CC0

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy · CC BY 4.0

CC0 · Dr. Duke raw CSV archive

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