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        "msgid": "brin-identifies-nine-mangrove-species-with-medicinal-potential-1792759813",
        "date": "2026-10-23 19:27:54",
        "title": "BRIN identifies nine mangrove species with medicinal potential",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Agriculture",
        "summary": "BRIN researchers have identified nine mangrove and mangrove-associated plant species traditionally used by communities in Southwest Aceh to address a range of health complaints. The plants contain bioactive compounds with potential medicinal properties, but researchers say further studies are needed to establish their effectiveness, while logging and coastal development threaten their habitats.",
        "content": "<p>BRIN\u2019s researcher Alin Fithor explained the nine mangrove species\nconsist of seven true mangroves and two plants associated with the\nmangrove ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe true mangrove plants are Avicennia marina, Bruguiera\ngymnorrhiza, Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora\nstylosa, Sonneratia alba, and Sonneratia caseolaris,\u201d he said in a\nstatement in Jakarta on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the plants associated with the mangrove ecosystem are\nAcanthus ilicifolius and Nypa fruticans, he continued.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, local communities have traditionally used mangrove\nleaves and fruits for medicinal purposes and to support their\nhealth.<\/p>\n<p>These traditional remedies are used to address various health\ncomplaints, including bruises, burns, chickenpox, fever, diarrhea,\nitching, skin wounds, stomachaches, mouth ulcers, and toothaches.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia promotes World Mangrove Center at ASEAN\nforestry forum<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the plants utilized by the community is Rhizophora apiculata,\nor mangrove. People use the leaves and fruit to help treat mouth ulcers,\ntoothaches, and wounds. Meanwhile, Rhizophora mucronata is useful for\ndiarrhea, stomach aches, and skin wounds,\u201d Alin detailed.<\/p>\n<p>He then outlined several bioactive compounds contained in mangrove\nplants. Researchers have noted the presence of compounds such as\nalkaloids, phenolics, steroids, terpenoids, flavonoids, and\nsaponins.<\/p>\n<p>These compounds have potential antibacterial, anticancer,\nantidiabetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antiviral\nactivities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, we differentiate between traditional medicinal plants and\nplants that have been scientifically proven to have medical properties.\nTherefore, the potential of mangrove plants as medicinal ingredients\nstill requires further research to test their pharmacological\neffectiveness,\u201d Alin stated.<\/p>\n<p>He therefore highlighted the threats facing mangrove habitats, noting\nthat logging and coastal development can destroy habitats and undermine\nthe long-term sustainability of mangrove ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>This research was published in the Biodiversitas Journal of\nBiological Diversity, Volume 27, Number 3, in March 2026 under the title\n\u201cSpecies Composition and Medicinal Uses of Mangrove Plants in Southwest\nAceh, Indonesia\u201d by Alin Fithor, Wintah, Moh. Husein Sastranegara, and\nKiswanto.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Prabowo establishes agency to strengthen peatland,\nmangrove management<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Sean Filo M, Resinta Sulistiyandari<\/p>",
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