Therapeutic potentials of sungkai (Peronema canescens Jack.) an Indonesian luxurious woody plant

Abstract

In Indonesia sungkai plant (Peronema canescens Jack.) categorized as a luxurious timber because the wood is used for various purposes such as: for houses construction, interior finishes, furniture and decorative veneer. Besides being used for its wood, the sungkai plant is also used as a medicinal plant to treat several diseases such as: fever, ringworm, and toothache.In this article, several pharmacological research results that verify the claims of traditional communities about the medicinal properties of this plant are presented. The results of the existing research indicate that the sungkai plant has therapeutic potential.