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Spondias mombin
Tropical tree of Americas and Africa; leaves and bark used in traditional medicine across West Africa and Latin America for multiple conditions.
Spondias mombin (hog plum) is a tropical tree whose bark and leaves are traditionally used across West Africa and the Amazon for wound healing, diarrhea, and fever. Its key active compounds include quercetin, kaempferol, tannins, and saponins, which contribute to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. Evidence is limited to pilot studies and traditional use (Level C).
The antimicrobial activity is attributed to tannins and saponins that disrupt microbial cell membranes and inhibit bacterial adhesion. Flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol exert anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. Tannins also provide astringent action by precipitating proteins on mucosal surfaces, which helps in wound healing and diarrhea management. Additionally, saponins may modulate immune responses and enhance wound contraction.
Tropical tree of Americas and Africa; leaves and bark used in traditional medicine across West Africa and Latin America for multiple conditions.
Spondias mombin (hog plum) is a tropical tree whose bark and leaves are traditionally used across West Africa and the Amazon for wound healing, diarrhea, and fever. Its key active compounds include quercetin, kaempferol, tannins, and saponins, which contribute to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. Evidence is limited to pilot studies and traditional use (Level C).
The antimicrobial activity is attributed to tannins and saponins that disrupt microbial cell membranes and inhibit bacterial adhesion. Flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol exert anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. Tannins also provide astringent action by precipitating proteins on mucosal surfaces, which helps in wound healing and diarrhea management. Additionally, saponins may modulate immune responses and enhance wound contraction.