Pharmacological effects: The methanol extract of the fruits of the tree has a good inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus only, but not on some other common bacteria. The antimicrobial spectrum of the flower extracts of the tree is broader. Inhibition of Metalloproteinase 3 by bark of Larix spp. 50% Alcohol 0.005% Inhibition:65%. Inhibition of metalloproteinase 9 by Rafflesia bark 50% Alcohol 0.005% Inhibition:75%.