What specific compounds found in cempedak fruit and bark are investigated for their potential role in the prevention and treatment of malaria?
heteriflavon C and artioindonesianidin
The text specifically identifies two potent compounds, heteriflavon C and artioindonesianidin, which are present in both the fruit and the bark of the cempedak tree. These substances have been the subject of investigation concerning their potential efficacy in combating malaria, including the direct elimination of the malaria-causing parasites. This highlights a significant medicinal application beyond basic nutrition. While other compounds like flavonoids, carotenoids, and Artocarpus xanthone are also present and offer other benefits (antioxidant protection or gastroprotection, respectively), heteriflavon C and artioindonesianidin are explicitly linked in the text to research regarding malaria treatment and prevention.
