I came across an article in New Straits Times, one of the daily english newspapers in Malaysia on medicinal herbs and their therapeutic effects
Pegaga (Asiatic PennywortBeleive to preserve a youthful complexion and can be used to treat leprosy, bronchitis, asthma and syphilis.
Kemunting Cina (Periwinkle)Can be used to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, wasp stings, lung congestion, sore throats and eye infection.
LimeThe juice can be used for premature greying, balding, removing armpit hair and dandraff. A leaf poultice can be used to heal stretch marks after childbirth.
Curry LeafThe leaf can be eaten raw to treat vomiting. Can be made into a poultice to treat skin eruptions and stings.
Kesum (Spotted Lady's Thumb)Can be used to relieve indigestion and as a postnatal chilbirth tonic. Its essential oils are used as hair wash to remove dandraff.
Asam Susur (Roselle or Indian Sorrel)Can be used to relieve hangover. If regularly taken may relieve heart ailments and painful urination.
Mambu (Neem)Can be used to treat a wide range of ailments, including wounds, sexually transmitted diseases, yeast infection and periodontal diseases.
Tongkat AliUsed to revitalise sexual health and strength, also lowers blood pressure, reduces sugar level in diabetics and treat rhinitis and stomach disorders.
Kacip FatimahCan be used to regulate and ease painful menstrual cycle among young women. Can also be used to firm up breast and abdominal muscles. Also good for relieving dysentry, rheumatism and gonorrhoea.
Kucai (Bunching Onion)Has many compounds that can lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, prevent cancer and stabilise blood sugar levels. The bulb can be used for the treatment of the common cold, abdominal disorders, to drain pus from sores, boils and abscesses.
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