Journal of Nutrition Science
Vol 2, No 1 (2021): May, 2021

Scurrula ferruginea (Jack) Danser: Therapeutic Applications and Future Opportunities

Safrida Safrida (Nutrition Departmen, Universitas Teuku Umar)
Afwa Hayuningtyas (Nutrition Departmen, Universitas Teuku Umar)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 May 2021

Abstract

Scurrula ferruginea (Jack) Danser from Loranthaceae is one such mistletoe that grow in tropical countries and has been used as therapeutic agent for curing of diseases, such as anticancer, antihypertensive, antiviral, antimicrobial, antiasthma, anti-hyperglycemic, and analgesic. Regardless of S. ferruginea various kinds of health benefits, their available data and literature review are still limited, especially in Indonesia. The scientific studies existence in this review can promote the potency development of S.ferruginea. We suggest critical future opportunities and research directions of S.ferruginea that could improve understanding toward evidence-based medicinal herbs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JNS

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Chemistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

Description

The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of nutrition science. JNS, particularly focuses on the main problems in the development of the nutrition science as follows: Human Nutrition; Community ...