Syzygium samarangense Jamrul, Chambekka, Java Apple, Cashu Di

Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. & L.M.Perry
Family: Myrtaceae
Synonyms: Eugenia javanica, Jambosa javanica, Jambosa samarangensis, Myrtus javanica, Myrtus samarangensis.
English: Java Apple, Java Roseapple, Mountain Apple, Samarang Rose Apple, Wax Apple, Wax Jambu
Chinese : Jin Shan Pu Tao, Lián Wù, Lián-Bū, Nan Yang Pu Tao, Yang Pu Tao; Costa Rica : Cashu Di Surinam, Makopa;, Curacao : Cashu Di Surinam,  Curacaose Appel,, Kashu Sürnam;, Dominican Republic : Cajuil De Suliman,, Cajuilito;, Dutch : Curacaose Appel, Djamboo Semarang;, Fiji : Kavika;, French: Pomme D’eau De Formose, Pomme De, Java;, German : Java-Wachsapfel, Java-Apfel;, Alfurese: Kebes, Kembes, Jambu Andak, Batak: Jambu Mawar, Jambu Putih (Bengkoelen, Singkep), Libi (Bima), Omuti ( Gorontalo ), Jambu Bu Buik ( Jambi ),, Jambu Kaget, Jambu Klampok, Jambu Semarang,, Jambu Tersana ( Java ), Jambu Ayoh Mauh, Jambu, Mawar, Jambu Ujan ( Lampong ), Jambu Riou, ( Lingga ), Jambu Selong ( Makassar ), Jambu, Semarang, Jambu Semarang Merah, Jmabu, Semarang Putih ( Malay ), Gora (Manado ), Belo,, Raun, Tilo ( Solor ), Jambu Samarang, Jambu, Samarang Berem, Jambu Samarang Bodas, ( Sundanese );, Malayalam : Chambekka , Bengali Jumrool, Jamrul, Amrool;, Japanese : Renbu;, Malaysia : Jambu Ayer Rhio, Jambu Air Mawar;, Mauritius : Zamalac;, Nepalese : Ambake;, Panama : Manzana De Java, Marañon De Curacao;, Papiamentu : Kashu Sürnam ;, Philippines : Makopa, Tambis;, Reunion Islands : Zamalac, Saint Kitts & Nevis : Morraoca;, Seychelles : Zamalac;, Sri Lanka : Pini Jambu, Jumbu;, Surinam : Curaçaose Appel;, Taiwan: Lián Wù, Lián-Bū;, Thailand : Chom Phûu, Chomphuu Kaem Maem,, Chomphuu Kao, Chomphuu Khieo, Chomphuu, Nak;, Trinidad & Tobago : Pommerac;, Vietnamese : Man, Roi., Hindi: Jamrul, amrool, Telugu: Gulabjam chettu

Activity: Antimicrobial Activity, Antiviral Activity, Spasmolytic Activity, Protease Inhibitory/Antiamnesiac Activity, Immunomodulatory Activity, Antihyperglycaemic Activity, Analgesic and Antiinfl ammatory Activities [Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants: Volume 3, Fruits]

57 Published articles of  Syzygium samarangense

1.    An Extract from Wax Apple (Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merrill and Perry) Effects Glycogenesis and Glycolysis Pathways in Tumor Necrosis
Shen, Szu-Chuan; Chang, Wen-Chang; Chang, Chiao-Li - NUTRIENTS  Volume: 5   Issue: 2   Pages: 455-467   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu5020455   Published: FEB 2013
2.    Hypotriglyceridemic and hypoglycemic effects of vescalagin from Pink wax apple [Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merrill and Perry cv. Pink] in
Shen, Szu-Chuan; Chang, Wen-Chang - FOOD CHEMISTRY  Volume: 136   Issue: 2   Pages: 858-863   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.08.037   Published: JAN 15 2013
3.    Integration of Independent Component Analysis with Near Infrared Spectroscopy for Rapid Quantification of Sugar Content in Wax Jambu (Syzygium
Chuang, Yung-Kun; Chen, Suming; Lo, Y. Martin; et al. - JOURNAL OF FOOD AND DRUG ANALYSIS  Volume: 20   Issue: 4   Pages: 855-864   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.6227/jfda.2012200415   Published: DEC 2012
4.    Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Three Cultivars of Syzygium samarangense grown in Malaysia by using Morphological and Physiological
Moneruzzaman, K. M.; Alebidi, A., I; Al-Saif, A. M. - RESEARCH JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY  Volume: 7   Issue: 3   Pages: 16-22   Published: AUG 2012
5.    Fraction from Wax Apple [Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merrill and Perry] Fruit Extract Ameliorates Insulin Resistance via Modulating Insulin
Shen, Szu-Chuan; Chang, Wen-Chang; Chang, Chiao-Li - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES  Volume: 13   Issue: 7   Pages: 8562-8577   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms13078562   Published: JUL
6.    Effects of the Phloemic Stress on the Growth, Development and Quality of Wax Apple (Syzygium samarangense) cv. Jambu madu
Khandaker, Mohammad Moneruzzaman; Osman, Normaniza; Hossain, Abm Sharif; et al. - SAINS MALAYSIANA  Volume: 41   Issue: 5   Pages: 553-560   Published: MAY 2012
7.    The influence of hydrogen peroxide on the growth, development and quality of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense, [Blume] Merrill & L.M. Perry
Khandaker, Mohammad Moneruzzaman; Boyce, Amru Nasrulhaq; Osman, Normaniza - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY  Volume: 53   Pages: 101-110   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2012.01.016   Published: APR 2012
8.    Inhibitory effects of aurentiacin from Syzygium samarangense on lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response in mouse macrophages
Kim, Young-Joo; Kim, Han-Cheon; Ko, Hyeonseok; et al. - FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY  Volume: 50   Issue: 3-4   Pages: 1027-1035   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2011.11.050   Published: MAR-APR 2012
9.    Effects of plant growth regulators on cutting propagation of Syzygium samarangense.
Zhang FuPing; Liu XiaoChun; Du ManXia; et al. - Guizhou Agricultural Sciences  Issue: 8   Pages: 176-178   Published: 2012
10.    Syzygium samarangense leaf mediated biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles and its application in catalysis
Yang, Xin; Yang, Wenjin; Weng, Lianjin; et al. - NEW MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSES, PTS 1-3  Book Series: Advanced Materials Research   Volume: 399-401   Pages: 747-750   DOI:
11.    Bolete ( Boletus colossus Heim.) spawn affecting air-layering rooting of Java apple ( Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. & Perry)
Tangkijchote, P.; Thaensa, M.; Wanichkul, K. - Proceedings of the 50th Kasetsart University Annual Conference, Kasetsart University, Thailand, 31 January - 2 February 2012. Volume 2. Subject:
12.    Effects of the phloemic stress on the growth, development and quality of wax apple ( Syzygium samarangense) cv. jambu madu.
Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker; Normaniza Osman; Abm Sharif Hossain; et al. - Sains Malaysiana  Volume: 41   Issue: 5   Pages: 553-560   Published: 2012
13.    In vitro antioxidant activity of Syzygium samarangense merr. et perry. fruit extract.
Subban Vasanthi; Sasikumar, J. M.; Sangilimuthu, A. Y.; et al. - Journal of Pharmacy Research  Volume: 5   Issue: 6   Pages: 3426-3430   Published: 2012
14.    Comparative evaluation of bioactive compounds in Hibiscus sabdariffa and Syzygium samarangense juice extracts.
Edema, M. O.; Alaga, T. O. - African Crop Science Journal  Volume: 20   Issue: 3   Pages: 179-187   Published: 2012
15.    Physiochemical and Phytochemical Properties of Wax Apple (Syzygium samarangense [Blume] Merrill & L. M. Perry var. Jambu Madu) as Affected by
Khandaker, Mohammad Moneruzzaman; Boyce, Amru Nasrulhaq; Osman, Normaniza; et al. - SCIENTIFIC WORLD JOURNAL    Article Number: 728613   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/728613   Published: 2012
16.    Physiochemical and phytochemical properties of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense [Blume] Merrill & L. M. Perry var. Jambu Madu) as affected by
Moneruzzaman Khandaker, Mohammad; Nasrulhaq Boyce, Amru; Osman, Normaniza; et al. - TheScientificWorldJournal  Volume: 2012   Pages: 728613   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/728613   Published: 2012 (Epub 2012 Jun 04)
17.    The influence of hydrogen peroxide on the growth, development and quality of wax apple ( Syzygium samarangense, [Blume] Merrill & L.M. Perry
Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker; Amru Nasrulhaq Boyce; Normaniza Osman - Plant Physiology and Biochemistry  Volume: 53   Pages: 101-110   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2012.01.016   Published: 2012
18.    ANTIHYPERGLYCEMIC ACTIVITIES OF LEAVES OF THREE EDIBLE FRUIT PLANTS (AVERRHOA CARAMBOLA, FICUS HISPIDA AND SYZYGIUM
Shahreen, Shejuty; Banik, Joyanta; Hafiz, Abdul; et al. - AFRICAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES  Volume: 9   Issue: 2   Pages: 287-291   DOI:
19.    Antihyperglycemic activities of leaves of three edible fruit plants ( Averrhoa carambola, Ficus hispida and Syzygium samarangense) of Bangladesh.
Shejuty Shahreen; Joyanta Banik; Abdul Hafiz; et al. - African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines  Volume: 9   Issue: 2   Pages: 287-291   Published: 2012
20.    Growth, yield and quality responses to gibberellic acid (GA(3)) of Wax apple Syzygium samarangense var. Jambu air madu fruits grown under field
Moneruzzaman, K. M.; Hossain, A. B. M. S.; Normaniza, O.; et al. - AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY  Volume: 10   Issue: 56   Pages: 11911-11918   Published: SEP 26 2011
21.    Photosynthetic yield, fruit ripening and quality characteristics of cultivars of Syzygium samarangense
Al-Saif, Adel. M.; Hossain, A. B. M. Sharif; Taha, Rosna Mat; et al. - AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH  Volume: 6   Issue: 15   Pages: 3623-3630   Published: AUG 4 2011
22.    Bioactivities of Triterpenes and a Sterol from Syzygium samarangense
Raga, Dennis D.; Cheng, Candice Louise C.; Lee, Kate Catherine Ilona C.; et al. - ZEITSCHRIFT FUR NATURFORSCHUNG SECTION C-A JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES  Volume: 66   Issue: 5-6   Pages: 235-244   Published: MAY-JUN
23.    An evaluation of the nutritional quality evaluation of three cultivars of Syzygium samarangense under Malaysian conditions
Moneruzzaman, K. M.; Al-Saif, A. M.; Alebidi, A. I.; et al. - AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH  Volume: 6   Issue: 3   Pages: 545-552   Published: FEB 4 2011
24.    Effect of hand pollination with certain pollinizers on fruit set and fruit quality of Java apple ( Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. & Perry)
Wanichkul, K.; Natheung, M. - Proceedings of the 49th Kasetsart University Annual Conference, Kasetsart University, Thailand, 1-4 February, 2011. Volume 1. Subject: Plants 
25.    Application of Girdling for Improved Fruit Retention, Yield and Fruit Quality in Syzygium samarangense under Field Conditions
Khandaker, Mohammad Moneruzzuman; Hossain, Abm Sharif; Osman, Normaniza; et al. - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGY  Volume: 13   Issue: 1   Pages: 18-24   Published: JAN 2011
26.    Application of girdling for improved fruit retention, yield and fruit quality in Syzygium samarangense under field conditions.
Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker; Abm Sharif Hossain; Normaniza Osman; et al. - International Journal of Agriculture and Biology  Volume: 13   Issue: 1   Pages: 18-24   Published: 2011
27.    Syzygium samarangense: a review on morphology, phytochemistry & pharmacological aspects.
Tina Peter; Padmavathi, D.; Sajini, R. J.; et al. - Asian Journal of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Research  Volume: 1   Issue: 4   Pages: 155-163   Published: 2011
28.    Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of the volatile oil from the leaf of Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. & L.M. Perry.
Reddy, L. J.; Beena Jose - Asian Journal of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Research  Volume: 1   Issue: 3   Pages: 263-269   Published: 2011
29.    Wax apple (Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. and LM Perry) and related species
Shu, Z. -H; Shiesh, C. -C.; Lin, H. -L. - Postharvest Biology and Technology of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits, Vol 4: Mangosteen to White Sapote  Book Series: Woodhead Publishing in
30.    Effect of fruit positions in plant canopy on quality of Syzygium samarangense (Bl.) Merr. & Perry 'Thabtimchan'.
Wanichkul, K.; Sutharuk, P.; Tangkijchote, P. - Proceedings of the 47th Kasetsart University Annual Conference, Kasetsart, 17-20 March, 2009. Subject: Plants  Pages: 319-326   Published: 2009
31.    Cytotoxic chalcones and antioxidants from the fruits of Syzygium samarangense (Wax Jambu)
Simirgiotis, Mario J.; Adachi, Seiii; To, Satoshi; et al. - FOOD CHEMISTRY  Volume: 107   Issue: 2   Pages: 813-819   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2007.08.086   Published: MAR 15 2008
32.    Cytotoxic C-methylated chalcones from Syzygium samarangense (vol 45, pg 777, 2007)
Amor, E. C. - PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY  Volume: 46   Issue: 3   Pages: 225-225   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880200801891577   Published: MAR 2008
33.    Antioxidant activities of some local bangladeshi fruits (Artocarpus heterophyllus, Annona squamosa, Terminalia bellirica, Syzygium samarangense,
Soubir, Titov - Sheng wu gong cheng xue bao = Chinese journal of biotechnology  Volume: 23   Issue: 2   Pages: 257-61   Published: 2007-Mar
34.    Cytotoxic C-methylated chalcones from Syzygium samarangense
Amor, Evangeline C.; Villasenor, Irene M.; Antemano, Rowena; et al. - PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY  Volume: 45   Issue: 10   Pages: 777-783   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880200701585956   Published: 2007
35.    Effects of 4 training systems on canopy volume and light interception of java apple ( Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. & Perry) cv.
Kanchanakesorn, P.; Wanichkul, K. - Proceedings of the 45th Kasetsart University Annual Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, 30 January-2 February 2007. Subject: Plants  Pages: 83-90  
36.    Anselmella malacia, a new pest wasp (Hymenoptera : Chalcidoidea : Eulophidae) reared from Syzygium samarangense in Malaysia
Xiao, Hui; Xu, Ling-Na; Huang, Da-Wei; et al. - PHYTOPARASITICA  Volume: 34   Issue: 3   Pages: 261-264   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02980953   Published: JUN 2006
37.    Presence of calcium antagonist activity explains the use of Syzygium samarangense in diarrhoea
Ghayur, MN; Gilani, AH; Khan, A; et al. - PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH  Volume: 20   Issue: 1   Pages: 49-52   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ptr.1801   Published: JAN 2006
38.    Cultural techniques for Syzygium samarangense cv. Heizhenzhu.
Su ZhangCheng; Chen ShuLi; Chen Jian; et al. - South China Fruits  Issue: 3   Pages: 37-38   Published: 2006
39.    Antihyperglycaemic flavonoids from Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. and Perry
Resurreccion-Magno, MHC; Villasenor, IM; Harada, N; et al. - PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH  Volume: 19   Issue: 3   Pages: 246-251   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ptr.1658   Published: MAR 2005
40.    Reduction and prevention of chilling injury by pruning and covering treatments on wax-apple ( Syzygium samarangense Merr. et L.M. Perry).
Huang ChiCho; Wang DerNan; Liou TsungDao - Crop, Environment & Bioinformatics  Volume: 2   Issue: 1   Pages: 73-80   Published: 2005
41.    Spasmolytic flavonoids from Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. & L.M Perry
Amor, EC; Villasenor, IM; Ghayur, MN; et al. - ZEITSCHRIFT FUR NATURFORSCHUNG C-A JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES  Volume: 60   Issue: 1-2   Pages: 67-71   Published: JAN-FEB 2005
42.    Propagation of seedless wax apple ( Syzygium samarangense).
Thantirige, M. K.; Karunaratna, M. S. - Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture  Volume: 7   Pages: 271-278   Published: 2005
43.    Isolation and immunomodulatory effect of flavonoids from Syzygium samarangense
Kuo, YC; Yang, LM; Lin, LC - PLANTA MEDICA  Volume: 70   Issue: 12   Pages: 1237-1239   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-2004-835859   Published: DEC 2004
44.    The mechanism of fruit cracking in wax apple (Syzygium samarangense Merr.et perry)
Lu Pei-Luen; Lin Chin-Ho; Tseng Menq-Jiau - Plant Biology (Rockville)  Volume: 2004   Pages: 69   Published: JUL 2004
45.    Prolyl endopeptidase inhibitors from Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. & L. M. Perry
Amor, EC; Villasenor, IM; Yasin, A; et al. - ZEITSCHRIFT FUR NATURFORSCHUNG C-A JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES  Volume: 59   Issue: 1-2   Pages: 86-92   Published: JAN-FEB 2004
46.    Effect of CH100 plant extracts on the fruit quality of waxapple ( Syzygium samarangense Merr. & Perry).
Yen, J. H.; Wu, H. Y.; Tsai, S. J.; et al. - Plant Pathology Bulletin  Volume: 13   Issue: 2   Pages: 167-170   Published: 2004
47.    Observation on Dafenhonglianwu, a cultivar of Syzygium samarangense, and its cultural requirements.
Zeng LiangShun; Ding ZeChuan - South China Fruits  Volume: 33   Issue: 5   Pages: 48-49   Published: 2004
48.    Purification and characterization of alcohol dehydrogenase isozymes in flooded wax-apple ( Syzygium samarangense Merr. et Perry) roots.
Hsu YuMei; Tseng MenqJiau; Lin ChinHo - Taiwanese Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Food Science  Volume: 40   Issue: 1   Pages: 19-27   Published: 2002
49.    Hydrogen peroxide application reduced fruit abscission on chilling-stressed Syzygium samarangense Merr. et Perry
Lai, RM; Yo, SP; Hsu, YM; et al. - GARTENBAUWISSENSCHAFT  Volume: 66   Issue: 6   Pages: 289-292   Published: NOV-DEC 2001
50.    Alteration of protein synthesis in flooded wax apple (Syzygium samarangense Merr. et Perry)
Hsu, YM; Tseng, MJ; Lin, CH - GARTENBAUWISSENSCHAFT  Volume: 66   Issue: 4   Pages: 182-187   Published: JUL-AUG 2001
51.    New and rare flavonol glycosides from leaves of Syzygium samarangense
Nair, AGR; Krishnan, S; Ravikrishna, C; et al. - FITOTERAPIA  Volume: 70   Issue: 2   Pages: 148-151   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(99)00013-1   Published: APR 1999
52.    Root restriction affects growth and development of wax-apple ( Syzygium samarangense Merr. et Perry).
Hsu YuMei; Tseng MenqJiau; Lin ChinHo - Journal of the Chinese Society for Horticultural Science  Volume: 44   Issue: 4   Pages: 439-447   Published: 1998
53.    TRITERPENOIDS AND CHALCONE FROM SYZYGIUM SAMARANGENSE
SRIVASTAVA, R; SHAW, AK; KULSHRESHTHA, DK - PHYTOCHEMISTRY  Volume: 38   Issue: 3   Pages: 687-689   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00739-G   Published: FEB 1995
54.    TANNINS AND RELATED-COMPOUNDS .69. SAMARANGENINS A AND B, NOVEL PROANTHOCYANIDINS WITH DOUBLY BONDED STRUCTURES, FROM
NONAKA, G; AIKO, Y; ARITAKE, K; et al. - CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN  Volume: 40   Issue: 10   Pages: 2671-2673   Published: OCT 1992
55.    STUDIES ON BUD MORPHOGENESIS IN WAX-APPLE SYZYGIUM-SAMARANGENSE MERR. ET. PERRY
YANG R-M; LIN T-S; WANG D-N; et al. - Taichung District Agricultural Improvement Station Special Publication  Pages: 137-151   Published: 1991
56.    SYZYGIUM-AQUEUM BURM.F. ALSTON SYZYGIUM-MALACCENSE L. MERR. AND PERRY SYZYGIUM-SAMARANGENSE BLUME MERR. AND PERRY
PANGGABEAN G - VERHEIJ, E. W. M. AND R. E. CORONEL (ED.). PLANT RESOURCES OF SOUTH-EAST ASIA, NO. 2. EDIBLE FRUITS AND NUTS. 447P. PROSEA (PLANT
57.    FRUIT ROT OF WAX-APPLE SYZYGIUM-SAMARANGENSE CAUSED BY PHYTOPHTHORA-PALMIVORA
LIN C C; WANG D N; CHANG H S - Plant Disease  Volume: 68   Issue: 4   Pages: 351   Published: 1984