Senduduk (Melastoma malabathricum) is a Malaysian heritage botanical, rich in polyphenols such as ellagic acid, flavonoids and tannins. Bionutricia Extract supplies senduduk powder in bulk to B2B and OEM formulators from a JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, US FDA-registered, GMP, HACCP and MeSTI facility in Malaysia, with a Certificate of Analysis on every lot. It is positioned honestly on its traditional heritage use and phytochemistry.
Quick facts for formulators
- Botanical:Melastoma malabathricum (Malay: senduduk / sendudok)
- Type: botanical powder
- Characteristic constituents: polyphenols — ellagic acid, flavonoids, tannins
- Marker: no single pharmacopoeial marker; identity confirmed per batch CoA
- Evidence status: preclinical only (no human trials) — traditional-use positioning
- Pack sizes: 1 kg · 5 kg · 20 kg
- Certifications: JAKIM Halal facility · FSSC 22000 · US FDA registered · GMP · HACCP · MeSTI · COA per lot
- Origin: Malaysia · Full spec & shelf life: on request
What is senduduk?
Senduduk (Melastoma malabathricum), also called the Malabar melastome or Singapore rhododendron, is an erect flowering shrub found across cleared land and roadsides throughout Malaysia and Southeast Asia, recognisable by its large purple-pink flowers. It has a long place in Malay traditional practice, where the leaves and shoots were used in folk remedies. Bionutricia mills it into a fine botanical powder, giving formulators access to a distinctive local heritage ingredient with a documented supply chain.
Active compounds & standardisation
Senduduk is characterised by its polyphenol profile — ellagic acid and ellagitannins, flavonoids (including quercetin and kaempferol glycosides) and other tannins, with anthocyanins concentrated in the fruit. There is no single pharmacopoeial marker compound for the species, so identity and quality are confirmed on the batch Certificate of Analysis rather than by a fixed assay figure. We describe the plant by its constituent classes rather than claiming a standardised percentage we do not certify.
How senduduk’s compounds work (mechanism)
The plant’s activity is attributed to its polyphenols and tannins. Ellagitannins and flavonoids are antioxidants that scavenge reactive oxygen species in vitro, while tannins have an astringent (protein-binding) action — the pharmacological rationale behind the traditional topical and digestive uses of astringent botanicals. Mechanism is provided as scientific background on the plant; it is not a claim that this ingredient treats, cures or prevents any condition.
Evidence status: preclinical only
We state this plainly: there are no human clinical trials of Melastoma malabathricum to date. The published literature is preclinical — laboratory (in vitro) antioxidant assays and animal-model studies exploring antioxidant, wound-healing and anti-nociceptive activity. These studies are attributed to their authors, describe the plant in experimental settings, and are not performance claims for this ingredient. Senduduk is therefore positioned on its traditional heritage use and phytochemistry, not on clinical outcomes — the honest framing for a botanical at this evidence stage.
Typical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical source | Melastoma malabathricum (senduduk) |
| Type | Botanical powder |
| Characteristic constituents | Polyphenols — ellagic acid, flavonoids, tannins |
| Marker | No single pharmacopoeial marker; identity per batch CoA |
| Certifications | JAKIM Halal facility, FSSC 22000, US FDA registered, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI |
| Pack sizes | 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
| Full specification / shelf life / limits | On request (heavy-metal & microbial limits confirmed per batch CoA) |
Full specification, shelf life and a batch Certificate of Analysis are provided on request.
Applications
Bionutricia supplies the bulk ingredient for B2B formulation; brand owners and manufacturers formulate it into their chosen finished format — capsules, tablets and sachets, traditional-herbal and heritage blends, and topical or cosmetic applications where an astringent botanical is desired.
Why source senduduk powder from Bionutricia?
Bionutricia Extract has manufactured Malaysian botanical ingredients since 2006 under a full halal and international food-safety stack (JAKIM Halal facility, FSSC 22000, US FDA registration, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI), issuing a Certificate of Analysis on every lot — important for a wild-associated heritage species where identity and contaminant control matter. Bulk OEM, custom milling and packing are available. See the live senduduk powder product page for ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Botanical name?Melastoma malabathricum — the Malay “senduduk”.
Characteristic constituents / COA? Polyphenols (ellagic acid, flavonoids, tannins); identity confirmed per batch CoA.
Is it halal? Produced in a JAKIM Halal-certified facility, also FSSC 22000, US FDA-registered, GMP, HACCP and MeSTI; documentation with each shipment.
Human clinical evidence? None to date — evidence is preclinical; positioned on traditional use and phytochemistry.
What formats can I make? Capsules, tablets, sachets, heritage blends and topical/cosmetic applications.
MOQ & lead time? Pack sizes 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg; pre-order packing ~1-2 weeks. MOQ & pricing on quotation.
Samples? Paid samples for serious B2B enquiries.
Storage & shelf life? Sealed, cool & dry, away from pests; full spec & shelf life on request.
