Pharmacognosy, Phytochemical, and Pharmacology of Wijaya Kusuma (Epiphyllum oxypetalum (DC.) Haw.) – An Update Review

Chandra Adam Lesmana (1) , Ni Putu Ermi Hikmawanti (2) , Agustin Yumita (3)
(1) Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA , Indonesia
(2) Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA , Indonesia
(3) Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA , Indonesia

Abstract

In Indonesia, Epiphyllum oxypetalum (DC.) Haw. is known as Wijaya Kusuma. The plant is grown for home decorating and used widely as medicine in some areas. This narrative review discusses the pharmacognosy, phytochemical, and pharmacology aspects of E. oxypetalum. The review is limited to original articles and abstracts available in Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The keyword used to search the articles was “Epiphyllum oxypetalum”. The plant contains proteins, amino acids, alkaloids, saponins, terpenoids, steroids, flavonoids, tannins, glycosides, and resins. The plant has pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobials, antidiabetic, and antioxidant properties. Researchers interested in developing E. oxypetalum as a medicinal plant might use this review as a reference.

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Chandra Adam Lesmana
Ni Putu Ermi Hikmawanti
ermy0907@uhamka.ac.id (Primary Contact)
Agustin Yumita
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Lesmana CA, Hikmawanti NPE, Yumita A. Pharmacognosy, Phytochemical, and Pharmacology of Wijaya Kusuma (Epiphyllum oxypetalum (DC.) Haw.) – An Update Review. Borneo J Pharm [Internet]. 2022May31 [cited 2025Apr.16];5(2):115-2. Available from: https://journal.umpr.ac.id/index.php/bjop/article/view/3342

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