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Local Name : More popularly known as Emas/Mas cotekOther Name Used in Different location in Malaysia : Delima sudip (Central and South West Malaysia), Serapat angin (East Malaysia like Trengganu) , Telinga beruk ( East Malaysia like Kelantan), Telinga gajah (East Malaysia like Kelantan), Telinga kera, (Northern West Malaysia) Continue Reading »

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Have you heard of this Malaysian herb call Dukung Anak or in English ” to carry a child”.

Sound astonishing but if you look at this plant/herb, you can actually see row of bead-like berries on the stems underneath the leaves - that’s how it has been accredited with such name.( There are also the red  bead-like berries dukung anak which is smaller size than the usual one)More details as follows:Scientific name: Phyllanthus niruri Linn (P fraternus Webster)Local Names: Pokok Dukung Anak, Amin buah, Keman jolokCharacteristics:Grows on open, abandoned land and by the roadside or anywhere around the garden and even in pots with other plants.Parts Used: The entire plantTraditional use: Continue Reading »

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Local Name:Sambung NyawaScientific Name:Gynura procumbens Other Name:
Dawn Dewa, Leaves of the Gods, Googoolipid, Mollucan spinach,Sambung nyawa, Daun Dewa, am Akar, Akar sebiak, and Kelemai merah, bai bing cao Family:Asteraceae

Introduction:

• Sambung Nyawa means “extending life”
• Sambung Nyawa is a herb commonly consumed in the South East Asian region like countries in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
• It is easily planted by cutting a branch from the herb. The soil requirement should be moist and with adequate drainage.

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