Table 1 Plants used by Orang Asli in Kampung Bawong, Perak of West Malaysia
From: Ethnomedical survey of plants used by the Orang Asli in Kampung Bawong, Perak, West Malaysia
Botanical Family | Botanical name | Local Malay Dialect | Part Used | Medicinal Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Acanthaceae | Barleria lupulina Lindl | Penawar Seribu Bisa | Leaves | Fresh leaves are used to remove warts |
| Â | Barleria prionitis Linn. | Hempedu landak | Leaves | Leaves are crushed and make into paste and applied over the inflamed area |
| Â | Dipteracanthus repens (L.) Hassk. | Deras malam | Leaves | Powder of dried leaves is mixed in warm water and drink to remove kidney stones |
| Â | Eranthemum borneense Hook f. | Sangsangkaruk | Leaves | Paste of leaves is applied to treat muscle cramps |
| Â | Strobilanthes crispus Blume. | Bayam karang | Leaves | Fresh leaves are masticated and swallowed as such to enhance the immune system |
Annonaceae | Annona muricata Linn. | Durian Makkah | Leaves | Leaves are used to treat to kill all types of lice |
| Â | Â | Â | Fruits | Fruit juice is used to treat Stomach pain and hypertension |
| Â | Uvaria sorsogonensis C.Presl. | Segombong | Leaves | Decoction of the leaves is used to cure stomach ulcer |
Araliaceae | Arthrophyllum diversifolium Blume. | Ondolus | Roots | Roots are boiled with water and drink to relieve body pain |
Asteraceae | Eupatorium odoratum Linn. | Pokok kapalterbang | Leaves | Decoction of leaves is used as diuretic |
Asclepiadaceae | Hoya coronaria Blume. | Takop | Leaves | Crushed leaves are applied to cure cuts and wounds |
Bombacaceae | Bombax ceiba Linn. | Kapok | Leaves | Leaves are soaked into water and the decoction is taken for bath to treat body pain |
Caesalpiniaceae | Caesalpinia crista Linn. | Gorek | Seeds | Seeds are crushed and mixed with sambal for appetite |
Caprifoliaceae | Sambucus javanica Reinw. ex Blume | Kerak nasi | Leaves | Crushed the leaves with water and applied on inflamed parts to reduce pain and inflammation |
Clusiaceae | Garcinia mangostana Linn. | Mangusta | Fruit | Fresh juice is used as nutrient drink |
| Â | Â | Â | Pericarp | Dried powder is used to heal the open wounds |
Compositae | Artemisia argyi Levi. et Vant. | Ulam mak wan | Leaves | Fresh leaves are chewed in case of cough |
| Â | Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr. | Daun dewa | Leaves | Fresh leaves are used for to control blood glucose level |
Connaraceae | Agelaea macrophylla (Zoll.) Leenh. | Akar pinang kutai | Leaves | The paste of leaves is used to treat acne |
| Â | Cnestis platantha Griff. | Binsangut | Leaves | Young leaves are warmed and applied to treat high fever |
Euphorbiaceae | Croton caudatus Geisel | Tapasan komudi | Roots | Roots are boiled and the infusion is used as Nutrition. |
| Â | Euphorbia tirucalli Linn. | Mentulang | Latex | Latex is used to remove warts |
| Â | Jatropha curcas Linn. | Jarak Belanda | Leaves | Paste of young leaf is applied to treat cuts and wounds |
| Â | Â | Â | Roots | Roots are boiled and infusion is taken to treat diarrhea |
| Â | Phyllanthus niruri Linn. | Dukung Anak | Whole plant | Decoction of whole plant is used to treat jaundice |
Fabaceae | Parkia speciosa Hassk. | Petai | Seeds | Fresh seeds are cooked and used to treat kidney disorders |
Gnetaceae | Gnetum leptostachyum Blume. | Langod-langod | Whole plant | The plant was boiled in water and drink for relieve fever and flu |
Lauraceae | Cassytha filiformis Linn. | Cemara Puteri | Whole Plant | Concoction used for the treatment of impotency |
Leguminosae | Archidendron ellipticum Blume. | Bulinat | Leaves | Leaves are used to kill lice |
| Â | Bauhinia semibifida Roxb. | Daup-daup | Roots | Roots are boiled and the infusion is used to treat fatigue |
| Â | Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC) K. Heyne | Cugah | Barks | Powdered barks are applied on the affected area to treat psoriasis |
| Â | Pongammia pinnata Linn. | Kacang kayu laut | Leaves and Seeds | Fresh leaves and seeds are crushed and applied to repel insects |
| Â | Â | Â | Barks | Decoction of barks is used to kill intestinal worms |
Loranthaceae | Dendrophoetoe constricta Dans. | Salidan | Leaves | Paste of leaves is applied to treat headache |
Malvaceae | Abutilon indicum Linn. | Kembang Lohor | Leaves | Poultice in the treatment of fever |
| Â | Hibiscus rosa sinensis Linn. | Bunga Raya | Root barks | Root barks is soaked in water for overnight and taken in empty stomach to treat ulcer |
| Â | Hibiscus tiliaceus Linn. | Daun baru | Barks | Dried powder is used to cure all types of sexually transmitted diseases |
Meliaceae | Aglaia odorata Lour. | Pacar cina | Flowers | An infusion is used to reduce fever |
| Â | Trichilia trijuga Roxb | Kayu kaling | Barks | Fresh barks are crushed and the juice is applied to cure cuts and wounds |
Menispermaceae | Tinospora crispa Linn. | Pokok patawali | Stem | Decoction of the stem is used to treat diabetes |
Myrsinaceae | Ardisia colorata Roxb. | Pacar inai | Leaves | Decoction of the leaves is used to cure viral infections such as herpes zoster, measles |
| Â | Ardisia crenata Sims. | Mata Ayam | Whole Plant | The crushed juice is used to treat earaches and fever |
Myrtaceae | Syzygium cerina Hend. | Bagu | Roots | Roots are boiled with water and drink as an energizer |
| Â | Syzygium samarangenese Blume. | Red Jambu | Leaves | Leaves are used to treat skin infections |
Oleaceae | Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait | Kampupot | Leaves | Young leaves are soaked in cold water and drink to treat gallstones |
| Â | Â | Â | Roots | Roots are boiled and the infusion is taken to treat diabetes mellitus |
Oxalidaceae | Averrhoa bilimbi Linn. | Tulod-ulod | Leaves | A cocktail of the leaves along with the fruit is used to treat Syphilis |
Orchidaceae | Bulbophyllum mutabile (Bl.) Lindl | Tatau | Leaves | Leaves are boiled and the decoction is used to treat fever |
Poaeceae | Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv. | Lalang | Whole plant | Dried powdered plant is applied over the wounds to prevent microbial infections |
Portulacaceae | Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd. | Akar singsum | Flowers | Powder of dried flowers is mixed with tea and drink to treat asthma |
Rubiaceae | Morinda citrifolia Linn. | Bingkudu | Fruits | Fruits juice is used to treat Jaundice |
| Â | Oldenlandia diffusa (Willd.) Roxb. | Siku-siku | Leaves | Juice of fresh leaves is used as Sedative |
Ruscaceae | Sansevieria trifasciatai Prain. | Snake plant | Leaves | 2 or 3 drops of fresh juice is instilled into ear to reduce pain and inflammation |
Sapotaceae | Planchonella obovata (R. Br.) Pierre | Gombirat | Leaves | A paste of the leaves is applied on the forehead to relieve headache |
Schizaeaceae | Lygodium circinnatum Burm. | Ribu-ribu | Leaves | Infusion of leaves is used to cure eye infection |
Simaroubaceae | Eurycoma longifolia Jack. | Tongkat ali | Roots | Decoction of roots with tea is used as sexual stimulant |
Solanaceae | Solanum nigrum Linn | Terong meranti | Fruits and Leaves | Fruits and leaves are chewed to treat upper respiratory tract infections |
Umbeliferae | Centella asiatica Linn. | Pegaga | Leaves | Leaves are boiled and the infusion is used for mother who just give birth |
Verbenaceae | Lantana camara Linn. | Bunga Tahi Ayam | Leaves | Leaves are boiled with water and spray to repel insects |
| Â | Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Linn. Vahl. | Bunga malam | Whole plant | The whole plant was crushed with water and applied on the injured ligament to relieve the pain and inflammation |
Zingiberaceae | Curcuma petiolata Roxb. | Temu Puteri | Rhizomes | Juice is used to cure stomach ache |
| Â | Languas conchigera Burkill | Lengkuas Kecil | Rhizomes | Minced rhizomes are used for digestion |
| Â | Kaempferia galanga Linn. | Cekur | Rhizomes | Juice of the rhizomes is used for the treatment of stomach pains and coughs |
| Â | Zingiber ottensii Valeton | Kunyit Terus Hitam | Rhizomes | The juice of the rhizomes is used to cure all types of bacterial infections |