Syzygium malaccense Health effects and herbal facts
Syzygium malaccense is a species of flowering tree native to Malaysia, Indonesia Vietnam and Thailand. It has been introduced throughout the tropics, including many Caribbean countries and territories, such as Panama, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Suriname, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Venezuela. Syzygium malaccense has a variety of common names. It is known as a Malay rose apple, or simply Malay apple, jambu merah, jambu bol, Malay rose apple, Otaheite cashew and pommerac. Despite the fact that it is sometimes called the otaheite cashew, syzygium malaccense is not related to cashew – an important distinction because cashews may trigger severe allergic reactions while syzygium malaccense does not appear to cause allergic reactions. Highly ambiguous terms, such as "rose apple", "water apple", "mountain apple", "pomarrosa" or "plum rose" are sometimes used for this plant or its fruit; they can refer to almost any species of Syzygium grown for its fruit. The name "Otaheite apple" is used, too, but is better used for the Tahitian apple; "Otaheite" is an obsolete transcription of "Tahiti".

Medical use
Economic importance of Syzygium malaccense
Human food | fruit |
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Geografical distribution
- ASIA-TROPICAL
Native
- Malesia: Indonesia - Java, Sumatra; Malaysia
Biological activities
Acidulant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Allergenic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Analgesic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
AntiAGE |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
AntiCFS |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
AntiCTS |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
AntiLyme |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
AntiPMS |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Antiacne |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antiacrodynic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antiaggregant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiaging |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antiakathisic |
Iron
found in Fruit (80 ppm)
|
Antialcoholic |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antiallergic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antialzheimeran |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antiamblyopic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antianemic |
Iron
found in Fruit (80 ppm)
|
Antianginal |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antianorectic |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antianxiety |
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Antiarabiflavinotic |
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
|
Antiarrhythmic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Antiarthritic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Antiasthmatic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antiatherosclerotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Antibackache |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antibacterial |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiberiberi |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Anticancer |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Anticanker |
Iron
found in Fruit (80 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Anticarcinomic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Anticardiospasmic |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Anticarpal-Tunnel |
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
|
Anticataract |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Anticephalagic |
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
|
Anticervicaldysplasic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
|
Anticheilitic |
Iron
found in Fruit (80 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
|
Antichilblain |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Anticlimacteric |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Anticold |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Anticolitic |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Anticonvulsant |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Anticoronary |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antidecubitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antideliriant |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antidementia |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antidepressant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Antidermatitic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antidiabetic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antidyspeptic |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antidysphagic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antieczemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiedemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiencephalitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiencephalopathic |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antiendometriotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiepileptic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antifatigue |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antifibrotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antigallstone |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antigastritic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antigingivitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiglaucomic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiglossitic |
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
|
Antihangover |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antiheartburn |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antihemorrhagic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antihepatitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antihepatotoxic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiherpetic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antihistaminic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antihyperactivity |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antihyperkeratotic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antihyperkinetic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Antihypertensive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Antiichythyotic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antiinfertility |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiinflammatory |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiinsomniac |
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Antiinsomnic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antikeratitic |
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
|
Antilepric |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antileukoplakic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antilipoperoxidant |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antilithic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antilupus |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antimaculitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antimastitic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antimeasles |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antimenopausal |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Antimenorrhagic |
Iron
found in Fruit (80 ppm)
|
Antimigraine |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antimutagenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antimyocarditic |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antineuralgic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antineuramidase |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antineurasthenic |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antineuritic |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antineuropathic |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antinitrosic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiobesity |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
|
Antiorchitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiosteoarthritic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiosteoporotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Phosphorus
found in Fruit (1800 ppm)
|
Antioxidant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
|
Antiozenic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antipapillomic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antiparkinsonian |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antiparotitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antipellagric |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
|
Antiperiodontitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Antiphotophobic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
|
Antipityriasic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antipneumonic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antipodriac |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antipoliomyelitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Antiporphyric |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antiproliferant |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antipsoriac |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antipyretic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiradicular |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Antiretinotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antirheumatic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Antirhinitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiscorbutic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antiscotomic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antiseptic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antishingles |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antispasmodic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Antistress |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Antistroke |
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Antisyndrome-X |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antitic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Antitumor |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
|
Antiulcer |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
|
Antivertigo |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Antiviral |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Antixerophthalmic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Anxiolytic |
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Phosphorus
found in Fruit (1800 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Apoptotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Asthma-preventive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Beta-Blocker |
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Beta-Glucuronidase-Inhibitor |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
COX-1-Inhibitor |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
COX-2-Inhibitor |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Calcium-Antagonist |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Calcium-Channel-Blocker |
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Cancer-Preventive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Fruit (3.3 ppm)
|
Cardioprotective |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Cardiotoxic |
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Chemopreventive |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Circulotonic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Cold-preventive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Collagenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Colorant |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Detoxicant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Diuretic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Fibrinolytic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Fistula-Preventive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Gastroprotective |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Hepatoprotective |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Hepatotoxic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Hypertensive |
Sodium
found in Fruit (235 ppm)
|
Hypocholesterolemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Hypoglycemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Hypolipidemic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Hypotensive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Hypouricemic |
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
|
Immunomodulator |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Immunostimulant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Phosphorus
found in Fruit (1800 ppm)
|
Insectifuge |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Interferon-Synergist |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Interferonogenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Laxative |
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
|
Lithogenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Mucogenic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Mucolytic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Neuroprotective |
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Osteogenic |
Phosphorus
found in Fruit (1800 ppm)
|
Pesticide |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Fruit (3.5 ppm)
|
Phagocytotic |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Prooxidant |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
Iron
found in Fruit (80 ppm)
|
Sedative |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Serotoninergic |
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
|
Thymoprotective |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Tranquilizer |
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
|
Ubiquiot |
Beta-carotene
found in Fruit (0.08 ppm)
|
Uricosuric |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Urinary-Acidulant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
Vasodilator |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
Calcium
found in Fruit (2615 ppm)
Fiber
found in Fruit (338000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Fruit (35 ppm)
Potassium
found in Fruit (13255 ppm)
|
Vulnerary |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Fruit (4615 ppm)
|
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Chemicals detected
Chemical | Plant part | Low ppm | High ppm |
---|---|---|---|
Ascorbic-acid | Fruit | 65 | 4,615 |
Ash | Fruit | 1,000 | 47,000 |
Beta-carotene | Fruit | 0 | 0.08 |
Calcium | Fruit | 55 | 2,615 |
Carbohydrates | Fruit | 59,000 | 966,665 |
Fat | Fruit | 1,000 | 62,000 |
Fiber | Fruit | 7,000 | 338,000 |
Iron | Fruit | 0 | 80 |
Kilocalories | Fruit | 300 | 3,555 |
Niacin | Fruit | 1 | 35 |
Phosphorus | Fruit | 30 | 1,800 |
Potassium | Fruit | 1,140 | 13,255 |
Protein | Fruit | 1,000 | 70,000 |
Riboflavin | Fruit | 0.2 | 3.3 |
Sodium | Fruit | 20 | 235 |
Thiamin | Fruit | 0.1 | 3.5 |
Water | Fruit | 903,000 | 935,000 |