Protium javanicum
Protium javanicuum, commonly known as Breu Branco, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to the Amazon rainforest. Renowned for its aromatic oleoresin, it possesses potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. Traditionally used by indigenous communities, this versatile resin offers significant potential in modern pharmacology for treating various skin and systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Protium javanicum
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Protium javanicum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales. It is a member of the Burseraceae family and falls under the genus Protium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Protium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Protium javanicum, is recognized by different common names depending on the local language. In Indonesia, it is referred to as Tenggulun (id), while in Malaysia, it is commonly called Tangghulun (mad).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| id | Tenggulun | Wikidata |
| mad | Tangghulun | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the expansive region of Malesia. Within this broad area, its specific presence is noted on the island of Jawa. It can also be found throughout the Lesser Sunda Islands. These locations represent the primary natural habitats where the species thrives. Consequently, its distribution is concentrated within these specific Southeast Asian archipelagos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
Activities
Protium javanicum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Protium javanicum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include headaches, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |