Research Review on Secondary Metabolite Compounds of Mangifera Casturi Bark and Their Functions

Abstract

Mangifera casturi is one of 31 species of mangoes found in Kalimantan, Indonesia. In 2000, species were collected in the island of Borneo (Sarawak and Sabah). The ‘Casturi’ originated in a rural area around Banjarmasin in southern Borneo, called Kalimantan or Kasturi. Mangifera casturi is a specific plant with superior charateristic. This species can reach a height of 15 m and tolerate extreme weather conditions. Mangifera casturi contains bioactive compounds such as alkaloid, flavonoid, tannin, terpenoid and phenolic groups proven can be applied as antioxydant, anti-inflammation, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, antileukimic and immunostimulatory. Mangifera casturi is potential as a traditional treatment.