Borneo Journal of Pharmacy
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Borneo Journal of Pharmacy

Pharmacognosy, Phytochemical, and Pharmacology of Wijaya Kusuma (Epiphyllum oxypetalum (DC.) Haw.) – An Update Review

Chandra Adam Lesmana (Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA)
Ni Putu Ermi Hikmawanti (Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA)
Agustin Yumita (Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2022

Abstract

In Indonesia, Epiphyllum oxypetalum (DC.) Haw. is known as Wijaya Kusuma. The plant is grown for home decorating and used widely as medicine in some areas. This narrative review discusses the pharmacognosy, phytochemical, and pharmacology aspects of E. oxypetalum. The review is limited to original articles and abstracts available in Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The keyword used to search the articles was “Epiphyllum oxypetalum”. The plant contains proteins, amino acids, alkaloids, saponins, terpenoids, steroids, flavonoids, tannins, glycosides, and resins. The plant has pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobials, antidiabetic, and antioxidant properties. Researchers interested in developing E. oxypetalum as a medicinal plant might use this review as a reference.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bjop

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Borneo Journal of Pharmacy publishes various scientific articles covering Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the field but not limited to: Pharmacology-Toxicology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapy, and toxicology. Pharmacognosy-Phytochemistry, including ...