Bignai / Bignay
(Antidesma bunius)
Scientific Name: Antidesma bunius (Linn.) Spreng
Common Name(s): Bignai / Bignay, Currant tree, Queensland cherry
Parts used: Fruits, Roots, and Leaves
Used in the treatment of:
- Arthritis
- Diabetes mellitus
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Heart disease
- Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose / high blood sugar)
- Hyperlipidemia (high concentration of fats or lipids in the blood)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Joint pains
- Lack of appetite
- Rheumatism
Photograph licensed from Noel Singson
Photograph licensed from Noel Singson
Other uses:
- Analgesic (relieves pain)
- Angiogenesis (development of new blood vessels)
- Antibacterial
- Antineoplastic / Antitumor (inhibit or halt the development of a neoplasm / tumor)
- Antinociceptive (reduces sensitivity to pain)
- Antioxidant
- Antispasmodic (relieves involuntary muscle spasms)
- Hepatoprotective / antihepatotoxicity (prevents damage to the liver)