Orange jasmine (Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack), commonly known as Kemuning, is an evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, it is widely cultivated as both an ornamental and medicinal plant. Various parts of the plant, particularly the leaves, bark, and roots, have been traditionally used in herbal medicine. Kemuning contains numerous bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, coumarins, alkaloids, essential oils, terpenoids, phenolic compounds, and tannins. These phytochemicals exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, and hepatoprotective activities, making Murraya paniculata a promising botanical resource for pharmaceutical research and herbal drug development.
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Applications and Benefits in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Used in anti-inflammatory formulations to help reduce inflammation and support tissue recovery.
- Incorporated into antioxidant products to protect cells from oxidative stress and free radical damage.
- Studied for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties against a variety of pathogenic microorganisms.
- Investigated for its potential analgesic (pain-relieving) effects in herbal pharmaceutical preparations.
- Explored for hepatoprotective activity, helping protect liver cells from oxidative and chemical-induced damage.
- Studied for its potential antidiabetic effects by supporting healthy glucose metabolism.
- Investigated for its gastroprotective properties, which may help protect the stomach lining and support digestive health.
- Explored for its potential anticancer activity, with preclinical studies evaluating the cytotoxic effects of its bioactive compounds on certain cancer cell lines.
- Used as a source of natural bioactive compounds for the development of herbal medicines and pharmaceutical products.
- Continues to be researched for applications in metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, liver protection, and preventive healthcare.
