The Ca Mau region, with its rich mangrove ecosystem, possesses many plant species with high medicinal value, including the Avicennia marina (white Avicennia, black Avicennia, and guava-like Avicennia), widely distributed in the Ca Mau Cape National Park, coastal alluvial plains, and along canals and waterways in the mangrove areas...

Mangrove trees are planted along riverbanks to prevent soil erosion and landslides, and are pruned to create green hedges, enhancing the rural landscape.

Mangrove trees are planted along riverbanks to prevent soil erosion and landslides, and are pruned to create green hedges, enhancing the rural landscape.

In folk medicine, parts of the mangrove tree have long been used to make many remedies, but they have not been thoroughly studied in a modern way, especially in terms of exploiting their value in preventing and supporting the treatment of liver diseases - one of the increasingly worrying public health issues today.

Associate Professor, Doctor of Pharmacy Nguyen Thi Ngoc Van stated: "After 24 months of implementation, the research team has achieved the set goals: successfully producing standardized extract from mangrove leaves (6 batches of dried extract) and capsules containing standardized extract from mangrove leaves (4,000 functional food capsules recognized by the Ca Mau Provincial Department of Health ). We have developed a process for preparing standardized extract from mangrove leaves and a process for formulating capsules containing standardized extract from mangrove leaves (simple and easy to transfer technology). We have established standards for testing mangrove leaf raw materials; standards for testing capsules containing mangrove leaf extract with liver-protective effects; and standards for testing standardized mangrove leaf extract. We have evaluated the effectiveness and safety of the capsules through a mouse model of liver damage induced by high-dose paracetamol, demonstrating a clear liver-protective effect..."

The fruit and leaves of the mangrove tree have long been used in various folk remedies, but have not been extensively studied in a modern way.

The fruit and leaves of the mangrove tree have long been used in various folk remedies, but have not been extensively studied in a modern way.

"In particular, the research topic not only brings scientific value by creating a standardized process for indigenous medicinal plants, but also opens up the potential for developing healthcare products from the mangrove tree - a familiar plant that has not been systematically and effectively exploited. The research topic is clear evidence of a scientific research approach closely linked to local practice, contributing to the development of the national medicinal plant industry, while promoting the sustainable exploitation of indigenous resources to serve community health care," Associate Professor, Doctor of Pharmacy Nguyen Thi Ngoc Van further informed.

According to Associate Professor, Doctor of Pharmacy Nguyen Thi Ngoc Van, the research topic opens up prospects for the wild plant species that grow abundantly in the mangrove areas of Ca Mau.

According to Associate Professor, Doctor of Pharmacy Nguyen Thi Ngoc Van, the research topic opens up prospects for the wild plant species that grow abundantly in the mangrove areas of Ca Mau.

At the workshop on reporting the results of the provincial-level science and technology project, phase 2, held on April 24th at the Department of Science and Technology, delegates highly appreciated the meticulous, serious, and dedicated investment of the research team; they requested that the contributions of the delegates be incorporated to supplement and finalize the project's summary report, and that the dossier be completed for official acceptance in June.

Dried extract made from mangrove leaves in Ca Mau.

Dried extract made from mangrove leaves in Ca Mau.

In Ca Mau, along the canals and waterways of the saline region, mangrove trees are abundant. They are pioneering trees that anchor themselves to the land and protect the banks, and are now being chosen for planting as soft embankments to protect transportation routes, saving considerable costs. Even more encouraging is that mangrove trees contain valuable medicinal herbs, which can be exploited and their value promoted in the future.

This is not only a new approach to developing healthcare products from indigenous medicinal plants, but also a necessary step to enhance the economic and medicinal value of the mangrove tree. Properly utilizing the potential of the mangrove tree contributes proactively to the strategy of conserving natural resources while applying science and technology to daily life.

Loan Phuong

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