Manfaat Tumbuhan Meniran untuk kesehatan

In Meniran is beta-D-xylopyranoside and beta-sitosteroy. Another newly discovered compounds are seco-4-hidroksilintetralin, seco-isoarisiresinol trimethyl ether, hidroksinirantin, dibenzilbutirolakton, nirfilin, and neolignan.

1.Anti bacteria.

Meniran methanol extract of the leaves has the highest antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This effect is due to the antibacterial compounds such Meniran phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin, niranthin, and nietetralin. Petroleum ether extract from the stems, leaves, and roots Meniran also showed antifungal effects.

2.Pelarut gout and kidney stones.

The content of flavonoids and flavonoid glycosides are compounds most commonly used in the treatment of gout and kidney stones. Therefore, Meniran rich in flavonid compounds, can be used to treat gout and kidney stones.