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Family Moraceae
Marang
Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco
JOHEY OAK

Scientific names Common names
Artocarpus mutabilis Becc. Marang (Tag., Sulu)
Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco Loloi (Tag.)
Artocarpus tarap Becc. Green pedalai (Engl.)
  Johey oak (Engl.)
  Terap (Engl.)
Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco is an accepted species. KEW: Plants of the World Online

Other vernacular names
BORNEO: Benturung, Jarap hutan.
INDONESIA: Pelah, Kiran, Kian, Kiang, Da'eng, kegheng, Monyet hutan.
MALAYSIA: Tarap, Terap.
THAILAND: Khanun sampalor.
OTHERS: Madang, Timadang, Marangue, Morangbaum.

Gen info
- Artocarpus is a genus of about 60 trees and shrubs of Southeast Asian and Pacific origin, belong to the mulberry family, Moraceae.
- Artocarpus odoratissimus is a species of flowering plant in the Moraceae family.
- Etymology: The genus name Artocarpus derives from Greek words artos (bread) and karpos (fruit). The names was coined by Johann Reinhold and J. Georg Adam Forster, father-and-son botanists, who used it in their book Characteres generum plantarum. It is a conserved name. (29) The
species name odoratissimus refers to the fruit's strong scent, which is not as intense as durian, originating from the outer rind rather than the pulp.

- The flavor is considered superior to both jackfruit and cempedak. (28)

Botany
• Marang is a medium-sized tree growing to a height of 18 to 25 meters, sometimes with low buttresses. Twigs are 4 to 10 millimeters thick, with long, yellow to red, spreading hair and stipule-scar rings. Leaves are alternate, ovate, 7- to 9-lobed, the lobes lanceolate, glossy, dark green above, green below, stiff and petioled. Inflorescences occur in the leaf axils. Male flowers are minute, in stiff spikes. Female flowers are in conical heads. Fruit is subglobose, up to 20 centimeters in diameter, green yellow, densely covered with stiff, hairy processes about 1 centimeter long, borne at the end of long flexible branches, with a mass of seeds embedded in pulp. Fruit flesh is white, edible, juicy, and fragrant but strong-smelling edible pulp.

Distribution
- Introduced to the Philippines.
- Abundant in Mindanao, cultivated for its edible fruit. Also occurring in Mindoro, Basilan.
- Native to Borneo.

- IUCN Red List: Near threatened. (Last assessed Oct 2017) (27)

Constituents
- Fruit is 24 to 33% of fresh fruit weight; 100 g of edible portion yields water 65.7 to 84.2 g, protein 0.8 to 1.47 g, fat 0.2 to 0.3 g, carbohydrates 32.4 g, ash 0.5 to 0.8 g, fiber 0.6 to 0.77g, calcium 17 mg, phosphorus 35 mg, iron 2.1 mg and vitamin C 30 mg. (6)
- Crude protein from the seeds is higher than that found in other fruits.

- Study yielded a prenylated pyranoflavone derivative, artosimin.
- Dichloromethane extract of Artocarpus odoratissimus afforded ß-sitosterol and squalene, and unsaturated fatty acids from the flesh of the fruit and seeds; and ß-sitosterol, unsaturated fatty acids and hydrocarbons from the fruit rind. (5)
- Analysis of minerals in flesh and seed yielded (in mg/100g): Potassium 176-298 (F), 352-443 (S); magnesium 15-31 (F), 103-132 (S); sodium 1.1-1.7 (F), 0.9-3.8 (S); calcium 0.5-1.4 (F), 1.5-3.0 (S); iron 0.3-0.5 (F), 0.8-1.2 (S); nickel 0.01-0.06 (F), 0.13-0.29 (S); cobalt 0.11-0.26 (F), 0.10-0.15 (S); manganese 0.02-0.93 (F), 0.27-8.64 (S); copper 0.39-0.67 (F),0.58-0.83 (S); zinc 0.17-0.45 (F), 0.71-1.83 (S); cadmium 0.0104-0.0149 (F), 0.0125-0.0172 (S). (8)
- Proximate composition of flesh nutrient per 100g yielded: Moisture (%) 67.9-73.4; ash 0.6-0.8 g; carbohydrate 12.0-25.2 g; protein 1.31-1.52 g; fiber 0.90-1.13 g; fat 0.2-0.3 g (wet basis), energy 90.7-100.6 kcal. (8)
- Proximate analysis of fruit flesh from Sarawak, Malaysia yielded: moisture 75.90%, carbohydrate 82.70%, protein 14.59%, ash 3.87%, and crude fiber 0.03%. Mineral composition showed K > Ca > Na > Mg > P > Cu. Potassium was the major mineral component, ranging from 1237.16 -1654.17 mg/100g. Total phenolic content ranged from 2.11-2.70 mg gallic aid equivalents (GAE)/g, total flavonoid ranged from 0mic.75-1.44 mg quercetin equivalents (QE)/g and total antioxidant activity of 187.25 - 189.48 mg/mL. (21)
- Study of root extract isolated two known flavonoids, pinocembrin (1) and pinostrobin (2). The compounds were successfully synthesized with 2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxyacetphenone and benzaldehyde as starting materials.
(22)
- Study of various extracts of root, bark and leaves lead to the isolation of two flavonoids, pinocembrin (1) and pinostrobin (2), and six triterpenoids,
α-amyrin acetate (3), ß-amyrin acetate (4), traxateryl acetate (5), hexyl dodecanoate (6) ß-sitosterol (7), and stigmasterol (8).
(23)

Properties
- Studies have suggested antioxidant, anticancer, antigout, xanthine oxidase inhibitory, antiangiogenic, adaptogenic, biosorbent, antidiabetic, α-glucosidase inhibitory, phytoremediative properties.

Uses

Edibility
- Fruit is esteemed for its sweet, juicy, aromatic perianths surrounding the seeds with a flavor similar to jackfruit. Used as ingredient for cakes.
- Thick and fleshy rind of fruit reported to be edible.
- Seeds are roasted or boiled, yielding a delicious nutty flavor.
- Young fruit also cooked in coconut milk and eaten as curried vegetable.
Folkloric
- No reported folkloric medicinal use in the Philippines.
- Latex used to treat inflammation from wounds. (20)
- Used for treatment of malaria.
- Ibans in Sarawak drink root decoction for diarrhea. Ash from leaves applied on scorpion stings and centipede bites. Mixed with a little coconut oil, the ash is used for scabies and kuris.
(6)
- In Borneo, leaves used for the treatment of gout. (31)

Others
- Ritual:
In the Iban community in Sarawak, leaves are hang on the door to drive away evil spirits from entering the premises to steal men's testicles. (6)
- Uses of Tarap Wastes:
Tarap fruit wastes of peels, stem axis, and seeds have further uses. Peels are used for removal of coloring agents, such as crystal viole, methyl violent 2B, and methylene blue from dye wastewater. Tarap stem axis have been reportedly used for removal of Cd (II) and Cu (II).


Studies
Artosimin / Anticancer / Antioxidant:
Study yielded a new prenylated pyranoflavone derivative, artosimin, together with traxateryl acetate. Artosimin was found to be significantly cytotoxic against cancer cell lines (HL60 and MCF7)and also showed to have strong antioxidant property on the DPPH assay.  (2)
Antioxidant:
Study evaluated the flesh, kernel and peel from M. pajang and seed and flesh from A. odoratissimus for total antioxidant activity, total polyphenol, total flavonoid and total anthocyanins contents. The phytochemical and antioxidant properties of M. pajang and A. odoratissimus, especially their kernel/seed by-products indicate they may impart health benefits when consumed and should be regarded as a valuable source of antioxidant-rich nutraceuticals. (4)
Antioxidant / Flesh and Seed: Study investigated the chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic potential of two fruits endemic to Borneo Island: Mangifera pajang (bambangan) and Artocarpus odoratissimus (tarap). The kernel of M. pajang extract displayed strongest antioxidant activity as assessed DPPH and FRAP assays, followed by M. pajang peel, A. odoratissmus seed, M. pajang flesh and A. odoratissmus flesh. (7)
Adaptogenic / Seed: Study evaluated dried seed extract of Artocarpus odoratissimus for adaptogenic activity using anoxic tolerance test with male Albino mice. Extract prolonged the time of convulsion and minimized the increase of biochemical parameters (glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides). Results suggest the seed extract may be explored as an adaptogenic agent. (9)
Artosimin / Antimicrobial / Seed Oil: Study yielded a new prenylated pyranoflavone derivative, artosimin. Artosimin exhibited significant cytotoxicity against HL60 and MCF7 cancer cell lines.
• Antiangiogenic Effect: Study evaluated crude leaf extracts of Artocarpus odoratissimus and A. heterophyllus (jackfruit) for angiogenic activity using chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay on 12-day old duck embryo. Both plants showed antiangiogenic activity as evidenced by a decrease in number of collaterals. A 300ppm dose of A. odoratissimus exhibited highest inhibitory effect which was attributed to the presence of phenolic compounds such as flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, sterols, tannins and anthocyanins. (12)
• Friedelinol / Cytotoxicity / Leaves: Study isolated friedelinol (triterpene) from leaf extracts of Artocarpus odoratissimus. The compound showed moderate toxicity against brine shrimp A. salina with LC50 of 48.39 ppm. (13)
• Biosorbent / Methylene Blue and Methyl Violet / Skin: Study of Artocarpus odoratissimus skin showed great potential as an effective low cost biosorbent for toxic dyes, methylene blue (MB) and methyl violet 2B (MV). (14)
• Adsorption Characteristics / Crystal Violet / Leaves: Study reports on the use of A. odoratissimus leaves as a potential low-cost adsorbent for the removal of toxic crystal violet (CV) dye. Langmuir was the best fit isotherm model. The adsorbent showed potential to be regenerated and reused, maintaining high absorption of CV even after four consecutive cycles. (15)
• Adsorption of Crystal Violet Dye / Skin: Study reports on the feasibility of utilizing A. odoratissimus skin as a potential adsorbent for removal of crystal violet dye. The dye showed strong affinity toward the adsorbent, which is enhanced upon treatment with a NaOH solution. Based on thermodynamic parameters, the sorption of CV dye is a spontaneous and endothermic process. (18)
• Modification of Skin for Enhancement of Adsorption Capacity toward Toxic Malachite Green Dye: Study modified the surface of A. odoratissimus skin to more efficiently attract malachite green dye molecules. Results showed increase in maximum adsorption capacity of chemically modified TS (Tarap skin) compared to untreated TS. (19)
• Potential Source of Sugar / Fruit: Study suggests marang fruit is a potential source of an alternative to expensive commercial sugar. Researcher suggested further studies. (16)
• Alternative Source of Flour / Seeds: Study evaluated the potential for seeds as alternative source of commercial flour. Seeds, preferably fresh, were gathered from marang, and soaked in water for at least 5 minutes, then dried for 20-30 minutes. Preliminary results suggest a product comparable to commercial flour. (17) Study suggested that Marang seed flour exhibits significant potential for utilization in composite flour formulations as a valuable ingredient in the food industry. Marang flour demonstrated a lightness value (L*) of 70.64, redness value (a*) of 5.62, and yellowness value (b*) of 22.02, indicating potential as new food ingredient with desirable qualities. (30)
• Leaf-Based Cellulose as Adsorbent / Methyl Violet and Crystal Violet Dyes: Study successfully extracted cellulose from leaves of A. odoratissimus for application as potential low cost and effective adsorbent to remove toxic dyes, including methyl violet (MV) and crystal violet (CV) from aqueous solution. Results suggest the extracted cellulose has potential application for treating contaminated wastewater. (24)
• Fatty Acid Profile in Kernel Oil: GC-MS study of kernel oil for FAME (fatty acid methyl esters) composition. The kernel oils of A. odoratissimus are rich in unsaturated fatty acids with total MUFA and PUFA accounting for more than 60% of the total fatty acids. The predominant component was linoleic acid with range of 37.30 to 40.74%. as the dominant compound. Results suggest potential to be developed for applications in nutrition, industry, and cosmetics. (25)
• Adsorbent for Removal of Toxic Rhodamine B Dye / Leaves: Study reports on the cheap, eco-friendly, readily available, natural adsorbent, Artocarpus odoratissimus leaves, for the removal of toxic rhodamine B dye in simulated wastewater. (26)
• Anti-Gout / Flavan-3-ol / Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition Activity / Leaves: Study evaluated the antigout activity of the active compound from A. odoratissimus leaves through xanthine oxidase inhibition using molecular docking method. Phytochemical screening of leaf extract yielded alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids/triterpenoids, and phenolics. TLC showed the steroid and flavonoid compounds in the form of stigmasterol and rutin. Molecular docking showed flavan-3-ol provided lowest bond-free energy against xanthine oxidase with ΔG value of -8.3 kcal/mol, lower than allopurinol and hypoxanthine as reference ligands. ADMET prediction of properties suggest the compound can be absorbed and has good permeability. Results suggest flavan-3-ol from the leaves show potential as a xanthine oxidase inhibitor for use in gout therapy. (31)
• Antidiabetic / Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory / Peels and Seeds: Study evaluated the invitro antidiabetic activity of different parts of the fruit using alpha-glucosidase enzyme assay. Extracts from fruit parts yielded phenols and flavonoids and were active inhibitors of alpha-glucosidase enzyme. The fruit peel showed most potent activity with IC50 of 48.19 µg/mL compared to seed and pulp extract, and standard drug acarbose (p value = 0.035). (32)

Availability
- Wild-crafted.
- Cultivated.

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PHOTOS / ILLUSTRATIONS
IMAGE SOURCE: Artocarpus odoratissimus leaves and fruit from Kutai Barat, East Kalimantan, Indonesia / W A Djatmiko (Wie146) /
CC BY-SA 4.0 /
Click on image or link to go to source page  / Wikipedia
OTHER IMAGE SOURCE: Marangue / Artocarpus odoratissimus / © Fructus Viveiro / Non-commercial use / Image modified / Click on image or link to go to source page / Fructus Viveiro
PTHER IMAGE SOURCE: Artocarpus odoratissimus / © PI 560976 / HART 64 / Image modified / Non-commercial use / Click on image or link to go to source page / USDA
 
 

Additional Sources and Suggested Readings
(1)
Artocarpus odoratissimus / AgroForestryTree Database
(2)
Artosimmin- A Potential Anti-Cancer Lead Compound from Artocarpus odoratissimus / Gwendoline C.L. Ee,Siow H. Teo,Mawardi Rahmani,Chan K. Lim,Yang M. Lim,Choon F.J. Bong / Letters in Organic Chemistry, Vol 7, No 3
(3)
Artocarpus kemando and Artocarpus odoratissimus - two potential anticancer agents against LH60 and MCF7 cancer cell lines / 16th Malaysia Chemical Congress 2010.
(4)
Phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of different parts of bambangan (Mangifera pajang) and tarap (Artocarpus odoratissimus) / Mohd Fadzelly Abu Bakar, Maryati Mohamed, Asmah Rahmat, Jeffrey Fry / Food Chemistry, 04/2009 / DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2008.07.081
(5)
Chemical Constituents of Artocarpus altilis and Artocarpus odoratissimus./ Consolacion Y Ragasa, Vincent Antonio Ng, Jea Hun Park, Dong Woo Kim, Kimberly Cornelio, and Chien-Chang Shen / Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences
(6)
Artocarpus odoratissimus / T. K. Lim / Edible Medicinal And Non Medicinal Plants: Volume 3, Fruits
By T. K. Lim / DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-2534-8_45 / Google Books
(7)
Chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic properties of selected fruits endemic to Borneo: investigation on Mangifera pajang and Artocarpus odoratissimus / Abu Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly / University of Nottingham: Thesis
(8)
Proximate analysis of Artocarpus odoratissimus (Tarap) in Brunei Darussalam / *Tang, Y. P., Linda, B. L. L. and Franz, L. W. / International Food Research Journal, 2013; 20(1): pp 409-415
(9)
Adaptogenic activity of marang Artocarpus odoratissimus (blanco 1837) seed extract in male albino mice by anoxic tolerance test / Evander O. Buhisan, Tisha Grace L. Marquez / Thesis-Dissertation, Oct 2013 / University of San Carlos: Herdin Record #: R07-USC-14031717022380
(10)
Artocarpus odoratissimus / KEW: Plants of the World Online
(11)
ARTOCARPUS ODORATISSIMUS AS AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF GLUTEN / Dindo S. Premacio II, Clem Carlo Clemena, Van Melbert Pongase, Kent Henry Engracia / An Investigatory ProjectPresented to theFaculty of Research StudiesOzamiz City National High School Science and technology Implementing High School, Ozamiz City, Philippines
(12)
A comparative study on the angiogenic effects of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Langka) and Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco (Marang) crude leaf extracts on chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) of 12-day old duck embryo / Maurice Olivier M. Baylan, Charles Cedric P. Antolin and Airill L. Mercurio* / Der Pharmacia Lettre, 2016, 8 (6):54-58
(13)
ISOLATION AND MS STUDY OF FRIEDELINOL FROM THE LEAVES OF TERAP (ARTOCARPUS ODORATISSIMUS BLANCO) / *ERWIN, SRI SULISTYANINGSIH AND IRAWAN W.KUSUMA / Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2015 Jan; 6(1): (P) 598 - 604
(14)
Artocarpus odoratissimus skin as a potential low-cost biosorbent for the removal of methylene blue and methyl violet 2B / Linda B.L. Lima, Namal Priyanthab, Chieng Hei Inga, Montri Suklueng / Desalination and water treatment, October 2013 ; 53(4) / DOI: 10.1080/19443994.2013.852136
(15)
Adsorption characteristics of Artocarpus odoratissimus leaf toward removal of toxic Crystal violet dye: Isotherm, thermodynamics and regeneration studies / Linda B. L. Lim,* Namal Priyantha, Hui Hsin Cheng, Nur A qah Hazirah, Mohamad Zaidi / Journal of Environment and Biotechnology Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, Pages 32-40, 2016
(16)
Production of Sugar from Marang Fruit
(17)
Marang seeds as an alternative source of commercial flour (Artocarpus odoratissimus) / Fahad Silongan
(18)
Adsorption of crystal violet dye from aqueous solution onto chemically treated Artocarpus odoratissimus skin: equilibrium, thermodynamics, and kinetics studies / Linda B.L. Lim, Namal Priyantha, Tasneem Zehra, Cheow Wei Then & Chin Mei Chan / Desalination and Water Treatment, Volume 57, 2016 - Issue 22 / http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2015.1033474
(19)
Chemical Modification of Artocarpus odoratissimus Skin for Enhancement of their Adsorption Capacities toward toxic Malachite Green Dye / L. B. L. Lim*, N. Priyantha, N. A. H. Mohamad Zaidi, U. A. N. Jamil, H. I. Chieng, T. Zehra and A. Liyandeniya / J. Mater. Environ. Sci. 7 (9) (2016) 3211-3224
(20)
Artocarpus odoratissims / Ken Fern / Useful Tropical Plants
(21)
PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF TERAP FRUIT (ARTOCARPUS ODORATISSIMUS BLANCO) / Noorasmah Saupi, Shiamala Devi Ramaiya and Maisarah Hj. Matali /
(22)
ISOLATION AND SYNTHESIS OF PINOCEMBRIN AND PINOSTROBIN FROM Artocarpus odoratissimus / Nyotia Nyokat, Khong Heng Yen, Ahmad Sazali Hamzah, Isabel Fong Lim, Aimi Suhaili Saaidin / Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, 2017; 21(5): pp 1156-1161 / DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-19
(23)
Chemical Constituents of Artocarpus odoratissimus from Sarawak / Khong Hong Yen, Nyotia Nyok, Clifford Junaidi Kutoi, Ahmad Sazal Hamzah Isabel Fong Lim / JAPS: Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, Aug 2017; 7(8) / DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2017.70819
(24)
Artocarpus odoratissimus leaf-based cellulose as adsorbent for removal of methyl violet and crystal violet dyes from aqueous solution / Nur Afiqah Hazirah Mohamad Zaidi, Linda Biaw Leng Lim, Anwar Usman / Cellulose, 2018; Issue 5
(25)
Fatty Acid Profiles in the Kernel Oils of Artocarpus odoratissimus and Litsea garciae / Firus Musfirah Poli and Zaini Bin Assim / Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2019; 14(Special Issue 3): pp 6135-6138
(26)
Artocarpus odoratissimus Leaves as an Eco-friendly Adsorbent for the Removal of Toxic Rhodamine B Dye in Aqueous Solution: Equilibrium Isotherm, Kinetics, Thermodynamics and Regeneration Studies / Nur Afiqah Hazirah Mohamad Zaidi, Linda B L Lim, Namal Priyantha and Anwar Usman / Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2018; 43: pp 6011-6020
(27)
Artocarpus odoratissimus / Chadburn, H. 2018. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T86530097A86530116. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T86530097A86530116.en
(28)
Artocarpus odoratissimus / Wikipedia
(29)
Artocarpus / Wikipedia
(30)
Marang fruit (Artocarpus Odoratissimus) waste: A promising resource for food and diverse applications: A review of its current status, research opportunities, and future prospects / Marjun C Alvarado / Food Bioengineering, 2023; 2(4): pp 350-359  / DOI: 10.1002/fbe2.12065
(31)
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition Activity and ADMET Properties of Terap (Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco) Leaves Metabolites: Phytochemical Screening and in silico Studies / Nisa Naspiah, Mohammad Rizki Fadhil Pratama, Sukardiman / Pharmacognosy Journal, 2021; 13(5): pp 1150-1160 /
DOI: 10.5530/pj.2021.12.148
(32)
Antidiabetic evaluation of Artocarpus odoratissimus (Moraceae) fruit / Kay Ann S Jonatas, Shiela D Miranda, Mary Jho-Anne Corpus / Jurnal Ilmiah Farmasi, 2020; 16(1) / DOI: 10.20.885/jif.vol16.iss1.art1

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                                                            List of Understudied Philippine Medicinal Plants
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The compilation now numbers over 1,300 medicinal plants. While I believe there are hundreds more that can be added to the collection, they are becoming more difficult to find. If you have a plant to suggest for inclusion, native or introduced, please email the info: scientific name (most helpful), local plant name (if known), any known folkloric medicinal use, and, if possible, a photo. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

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