A Comprehensive Insight into Māmaki (<i>Pipturus albidus</i>): Its Ethnomedicinal Heritage, Human Health Research, and Phytochemical Properties
In Hawaii, the plants <i>P. albidus</i>, <i>P. forbesii</i>, <i>P. kauaiensis</i>, and <i>P. ruber</i> are collectively known as māmaki in ethnomedicine, where <i>P. albidus</i> predominates. Farmed māmaki is becoming increasingly popular i...
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| author | Grant Koher Ajmal Khan Gabriel Suarez-vega Pornphimon Meesakul Ann-Janin Bacani Tomomi Kohno Xuewei Zhu Ki Hyun Kim Shugeng Cao Zhenquan Jia |
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| description | In Hawaii, the plants <i>P. albidus</i>, <i>P. forbesii</i>, <i>P. kauaiensis</i>, and <i>P. ruber</i> are collectively known as māmaki in ethnomedicine, where <i>P. albidus</i> predominates. Farmed māmaki is becoming increasingly popular in Hawaii and the United States. Māmaki teas (such as bottled Shaka tea) are the dominant product. Historically, māmaki has been utilized for its medicinal properties, promoting well-being and good health through consuming tea made from its leaves, ingesting its fruit, and incorporating it into ointments. Māmaki holds cultural significance among Native Hawaiians and is widely used in ethnic medicine, having been incorporated into traditional practices for centuries. However, the scientific mechanisms behind its effects remain unclear. This review consolidates current knowledge of māmaki, shedding light on its potential therapeutic properties, physical properties, nutritional and mineral composition, and active phytochemicals. We also highlight recent research advances in māmaki’s antibacterial, anti-viral, chemopreventive, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Additionally, we discuss future prospects in this field. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5620231bbd3e4d679b0e25705f5da2f32023-11-19T02:40:58ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472023-08-011216292410.3390/plants12162924A Comprehensive Insight into Māmaki (<i>Pipturus albidus</i>): Its Ethnomedicinal Heritage, Human Health Research, and Phytochemical PropertiesGrant Koher0Ajmal Khan1Gabriel Suarez-vega2Pornphimon Meesakul3Ann-Janin Bacani4Tomomi Kohno5Xuewei Zhu6Ki Hyun Kim7Shugeng Cao8Zhenquan Jia9Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27410, USADepartment of Biology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27410, USADepartment of Biology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27410, USADepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai’i at Hilo, Hilo, HI 96720, USADepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai’i at Hilo, Hilo, HI 96720, USADepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai’i at Hilo, Hilo, HI 96720, USADepartment of Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC 27101, USASchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai’i at Hilo, Hilo, HI 96720, USADepartment of Biology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27410, USAIn Hawaii, the plants <i>P. albidus</i>, <i>P. forbesii</i>, <i>P. kauaiensis</i>, and <i>P. ruber</i> are collectively known as māmaki in ethnomedicine, where <i>P. albidus</i> predominates. Farmed māmaki is becoming increasingly popular in Hawaii and the United States. Māmaki teas (such as bottled Shaka tea) are the dominant product. Historically, māmaki has been utilized for its medicinal properties, promoting well-being and good health through consuming tea made from its leaves, ingesting its fruit, and incorporating it into ointments. Māmaki holds cultural significance among Native Hawaiians and is widely used in ethnic medicine, having been incorporated into traditional practices for centuries. However, the scientific mechanisms behind its effects remain unclear. This review consolidates current knowledge of māmaki, shedding light on its potential therapeutic properties, physical properties, nutritional and mineral composition, and active phytochemicals. We also highlight recent research advances in māmaki’s antibacterial, anti-viral, chemopreventive, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Additionally, we discuss future prospects in this field.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/16/2924māmaki<i>Pipturus albidus</i>biological activitiestherapeutic propertieshuman healthphytochemical |
| spellingShingle | Grant Koher Ajmal Khan Gabriel Suarez-vega Pornphimon Meesakul Ann-Janin Bacani Tomomi Kohno Xuewei Zhu Ki Hyun Kim Shugeng Cao Zhenquan Jia A Comprehensive Insight into Māmaki (<i>Pipturus albidus</i>): Its Ethnomedicinal Heritage, Human Health Research, and Phytochemical Properties Plants māmaki <i>Pipturus albidus</i> biological activities therapeutic properties human health phytochemical |
| title | A Comprehensive Insight into Māmaki (<i>Pipturus albidus</i>): Its Ethnomedicinal Heritage, Human Health Research, and Phytochemical Properties |
| title_full | A Comprehensive Insight into Māmaki (<i>Pipturus albidus</i>): Its Ethnomedicinal Heritage, Human Health Research, and Phytochemical Properties |
| title_fullStr | A Comprehensive Insight into Māmaki (<i>Pipturus albidus</i>): Its Ethnomedicinal Heritage, Human Health Research, and Phytochemical Properties |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Comprehensive Insight into Māmaki (<i>Pipturus albidus</i>): Its Ethnomedicinal Heritage, Human Health Research, and Phytochemical Properties |
| title_short | A Comprehensive Insight into Māmaki (<i>Pipturus albidus</i>): Its Ethnomedicinal Heritage, Human Health Research, and Phytochemical Properties |
| title_sort | comprehensive insight into mamaki i pipturus albidus i its ethnomedicinal heritage human health research and phytochemical properties |
| topic | māmaki <i>Pipturus albidus</i> biological activities therapeutic properties human health phytochemical |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/16/2924 |
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