Mimusops elengi L. (Botany, Utilization and Bioactivity)

Mimusops Elengi is a plant with multiple functions, namely as an ornamental plant with a fragrant flower aroma and ripe fruit can be used as food ingredients. This study aims to explain the botany, utilization, bioactivity and secondary metabolites of M. elengi. The research method is through a research library of online sources on Google Scholar using the keywords M. elengi and uses of M. elengi. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively. M. elengi has a tree habitus, scattered leaves, white petals and flower crowns and a fragrant aroma. The all parts of M. elengi plant, including the stem, bark, leaves, fruit, roots, and seeds have medicinal properties. In traditional medicine M. elengi is used for wound healing, overcoming pain, inflammation, brain tonic, calming anxiety. M. elengi bioactivity as an antimicrobial, anti-cancer/tumor, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, antifertility, and anti-diabetes mellitus. The use of M. elengi as an anticancer has great potential to be developed, so further research is needed. The content of flavonoids and tannins, such as quercetin and catechins are related to antioxidant and anticancer activities.