Functional properties of Boesenbergia pandurata and Murraya paniculata: A review

Abstract

Abstract Indonesia is a tropical country which cause so many types of herbs and spices can grow, such as Fingerroot (Boesenbergia pandurata) and orange jessamine (Murraya paniculata). These two herbs are widely used in traditional medicines by Indonesian local inhabitants. Based on the literature studies that have been carried out on several scientific journals, it can be concluded that fingerroot plants possess functional properties like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-carcinogenic, anti-aging, anti-obesity, and inhibition of melanogenesis and tyrosinase activities, while orange jessamine leaves have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-nociceptive, and anti-diarrheal activities.