Rind of the rambutan, Nephelium lappaceum, a potential source of natural antioxidants

Review: Potential Antioxidants from Tropical Plants

“…It is desirable that these extracts be further purified to gain a better understanding of the active compounds contributing to its antioxidant activity. Similar results were observed in the lipid peroxidation inhibition studies (Palanisamy et al, 2008). There was a strong correlation between antioxidant activity and the total phenolic content of the extracts.…”

“…The roots, bark, and leaves have various uses in medicine and in the production of dyes. Previous studies have shown N.lappaceum rind extract to exhibit high antioxidant activity (Palanisamy et al, 2008), antibacterial activity (Thitilertdecha et al, 2010) and anti-Herpes Simplex virus type 1 (Nawawi A, 1999). Recently in our laboratory, N.lappaceum rind was also shown to have anti hyperglycemic potential (Palanisamy, Uma et al, 2011).…”

Plant-Derived Agents with Anti-Glycation Activity

“…It was also identified as the major bioactive compound in an ethanolic Nephelium lappaceum L. rind extract [149]. Previous studies have shown that N. lappaceum rind extract exhibits high anti-oxidant activity [150]. In 2011 Palanisamy et al reported the ability of geraniin to scavenge free radicals and to possess in vitro hypoglycemic activity [149].…”

Bioactive Natural Products from Sapindaceae Deterrent and Toxic Metabolites Against Insects

“…From the genus Nephelium, the species N. lappaceum is commonly known for its edible fruit "rambutan". It is native from Southeast Asia where the fruits are an important commercial crop (Palanisamy et al 2008). These fruits have shown potential on its ethanol seed extract, against S. oryzae, revealing to reduce esterase and glutathione-S-transferase activities from such insect (Bullangpoti et al 2004).…”