Abstract
Melinjo (Gnetum gnemon L.) is distributed in Southeast Asia and its fruits, seeds and leafs are commonly eaten in Indonesia. It was found that melinjo seed extract contains some resveratrol dimers (gnetin C, gnemonoside A and gnemonoside D). Melinjo seed extract and gnetin C have been reported to show beneficial effects on several diseases, such as hyperuricemia, atherosclerosis, fatty liver, diabetes, dementia, cancer, skin aging and periodontitis etc．Melinjo seed extract is one of the desired functional food materials in Japan.
