Research Study
Research study on Tualang (Koompassia excelsa) is generally divided into two main areas:
- Medical Research on Tualang Honey
- Ecological Research and Conservation of The Tualang Tree
1. Medical Research on Tualang Honey
Scientific studies have found that Tualang Honey has various therapeutic properties comparable to Manuka honey.
Cancer Research: Tualang Honey has been studied for its antileukemia effects and its ability to promote cell death (apoptosis) in breast cancer cells.
Neurological Health: Research shows that consuming this honey can improve cognitive function (memory/learning) and has antidepressant effects and relieves stress through its antioxidant properties.
Wound Healing: Clinical studies have proven its effectiveness in preventing infection in burn wounds and accelerating new cell growth.
Antioxidant Effects: This honey helps reduce oxidative stress, especially in smokers and diabetics, and protects organs such as the kidneys and pancreas.
2. Ecology and Botany Studies
Record Height: The Tualang tree is one of the tallest tropical trees in the world, with a record of 88 meters. It is categorized as an emergent layer tree in the rainforest.
Symbiotic Relationship: Studies have shown a unique relationship between this tree and the giant honey bee (Apis dorsata). The smooth bark of the tree trunk makes it difficult for predators such as sun bears to climb, making it a safe nesting location.
Conservation & Culture: The Tualang is considered a “cultural keystone species” for indigenous people such as the Berawan people of Sarawak. There is a taboo against cutting down this tree because its honey value is higher than the value of its timber.
Main Reference Sources
For more information on these studies, you can refer to:
ASM Science Journal: Summary of the physical and pharmacological properties of Tualang Honey.
(https://www.akademisains.gov.my/asmsj/?mdocs-file=7380)
NIH – National Library of Medicine: Systematic review of the medicinal effects of Tualang Honey.
(https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3743976/)
NParks Flora & Fauna Web: Botanical profile and ethnobotanical uses of the Tualang tree.
We would like to send this "Treasure" of Malaysia Tropical Rainforest to you.
"Blessing of Nature".
Tualang honey is rich in nutrients, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other supplements that is required by the human body on a daily basis especially antioxidant.
As ecomonic development advances, wild tropical rainforest decreases and replaced to the plantation of palm oil and rubber tree. Wild animal and bees are difficult to find thier home in the future. It is very difficult to stop them, but we can hope for this nature survival.
