TRADITIONAL USES OF HERBS IN FOOD AND DRINKS
For thousands of years, human being has been using plants, herbs and spices to survive and maintain good health. It is the most natural, sensible and greatly and beneficial way of life.
In the Asian tradition, the Chinese, Indians and Malays have been using mixtures of herbs in herbal tea, drink, soup and dishes. Food with this herbal mix is used to maintain good health and prevent diseases. The Malays have been using herbs in the form of "jamu and maajun" as supplement to their food.
For thousands of years, human being has been using plants, herbs and spices to survive and maintain good health. It is the most natural, sensible and greatly and beneficial way of life.
In the Asian tradition, the Chinese, Indians and Malays have been using mixtures of herbs in herbal tea, drink, soup and dishes. Food with this herbal mix is used to maintain good health and prevent diseases. The Malays have been using herbs in the form of "jamu and maajun" as supplement to their food.
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BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF USES HERBS IN FOOD, DRINK AND SOUPS
HERBS: Misai Kucing/Cat whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus)
DESCRIPTION: This medicinal herb has been used for centuries in South-East Asian countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia. It is used traditionally to treat gout, rheumatism, diabetics, hypertension and also to detoxify our digestive system.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Gout, rheumatism, diabetics
SECOND USAGE: Detoxify, remove stone in kidney and bladder
OTHER USAGE: Hypertension
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HERBS: Hempedu Bumi/King of Bitter (Andrographis paniculata)
DESCRIPTION: Hempedu Bumi is indigenous to Southeast Asia. A decoction of its leaves is used to cure high blood pressure, diabetics, cancer and other diseases. It is a 'wonder herbs' with lots of potential.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Diabetics and hypertension diseases
SECOND USAGE: Reduce fever, boost immune system and improve liver function
OTHER USAGE: Cooling the body and overcoming infections diseases
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HERBS: Daun Selom (Oenanthe Javanica)
DESCRIPTION: Daun Selom is a local herb found in wet areas throughout Malaysia, India and Southeast Asia. It is use as 'ulam' (eaten raw as an accompaniment to rice) for thousand of years. Daun Selom has very high anti-oxidant activity. If consume daily it will prevent chronic digeneric diseases as well as boost the immune system.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Anti ageing (awet muda)
SECOND USAGE: Improve skin complexion
OTHER USAGE: To boost immune system in overcoming chronic diseases like diabetics/hypertension, rheumatism and cancer
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HERBS: Pegaga/Asiatic Pennywort, Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
DESCRIPTION: In Malaysia, although it has been used by our traditional healers in their herbal remedies, but its popularity is confined more as a traditional vegetable or an 'ulam' especially among the Malay communities rather than a medicinal plant.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Brain tonic and improvement of memory
SECOND USAGE: Improve skin condition and healing of cuts, burn, scar on skin
OTHER USAGE: Anti ageing (awet muda) and increase milk flow for women after child birth
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HERBS: Mengkudu/Indian mulberry (Morinda citrifolia)
DESCRIPTION: Morinda's historical use has targeted towards the digestive, respiratory immune, nervous and the skeletal system. The leaves are used to treat cough and nausea. It is now popularly known worldwide as 'the Hawaiian magic fruit' or 'the Hawaiian miracle medicine'.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Boost immune system, improve healing of internal organs and detox body
SECOND USAGE: Hypertension, Asthma, diabetics, rheumatism, Hepatitis
OTHER USAGE: As a general tonic for women after child birth.
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HERBS: Lingzhi (Ganoderma lucidum)
DESCRIPTION: Ganoderma is call the king of mushroom and use by the king in China to extent their life. It is use in many areas to improve our immune system.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Boost immune system to overcome infection and reduce high blood pressure, asthma and high cholesterol
SECOND USAGE: Anti ageing and increase sexual power
OTHER USAGE: General tonic to improve health
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HERBS: Spirulina
DESCRIPTION: Spirulina is a nutritious micro algae. It contains very high mineral as well as vitamin content. It is use as a general supplement for total wellness.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Supplement for mineral and anti-oxidant & to boost energy level
SECOND USAGE: Improve bone and skin
OTHER USAGE: Overcome allergy and asthma ans other chronic diseases
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HERBS: Tongkat Ali
DESCRIPTION: It is called the king of herb for 'male power'. It is grown wild in the forest of Southeast Asia.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Boost male sexual power and male tonic and energy booster
SECOND USAGE: Reduce high blood pressure and diabetics
OTHER USAGE: Reduce infection for cold and flu & cure for Malaria
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HERBS: Jintan Hitam (Habbatus Sauda)/Black cumin (Nigella sativa)
DESCRIPTION: Nigella sativa or Black cumin or Habbatus Sauda is grown throughout Indian sub contenant and Arabia. It has many benefits. Prophet Muhammad said, it is 'healing for every illness'.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Generally use to increase body immunity and total wellness
SECOND USAGE: Treatment of gout, asthma, cough, cold and allergy
OTHER USAGE: Increase milk flow for woman and general tonic
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HERBS: Halia/Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
DESCRIPTION: It has been traditionally used to promote cleansing of the body, to calm nausea and to stimulate appetite. Currently, ginger is more popularly used as a spice and for its oil.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Improve digestion, reduce gas in stomach and for treatment of cough, cold and fever
SECOND USAGE: Reduce joint pain, stomach ache and vomiting
OTHER USAGE: Stimulant and increase body metabolism
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HERBS: Kacip Fatimah (Labisia pumila)
DESCRIPTION: Kacip Fatimah is one of the most popular and potent ingredient used in traditional herbal preparations or 'jamus' for afterbirth care. It is administered by almost all mid-wives and traditional healers in both urban and rural areas including the natives in the jungle.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Powerful female tonic and to improve healing after birth child
SECOND USAGE: Rheumatism and stomach ache
OTHER USAGE: Tonic after child birth and improve healing
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HERBS: Kayu Manis/Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
DESCRIPTION: The commercial products of cinnamon are derived from its bark and leaves. Other than its culinary purposes, oil obtained from the cinnamon bark is also popularly used in flavoring, perfumery, in dental and pharmaceutical products.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TERATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Improve digestive system and reduce asthma
SECOND USAGE: Boost immune system and cure for cancer
OTHER USAGE: For reducing cough, cold and flu
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HERBS: Celery seeds (Apium graveoleus)
DESCRIPTION: Selery seeds provide stimulation and tone to the body. This helps return the body to a positive energy state. Celery is an excellent diuretic and diaphoretic (promotes perspiration). This property will be of use in cleansing the body of toxins whether or not one chooses to fast.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Detoxify and tone body
SECOND USAGE: Burn fat and reduce weight
OTHER USAGE: General tonic
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HERBS: Jerangau/Sweet flag, Calamus root (Acorus calamus)
DESCRIPTION: Jerangau has a very long history of medicinal use and is widely employed in modern herbal medicine as an aromatic stimulant and a mild tonic. In Malaysia, it is mainly used externally as a poultice or as a lotion.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Remedy for flatulence, colic and dyspepsia
SECOND USAGE: Reduce bronchial infections and asthma
OTHER USAGE: Reduce rheumatism and nerve diseases
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HERBS: Lengkuas/Greater Galangal (Alpinia galangal)
DESCRIPTION: This plant is widely cultivated in tropical Asia where it is commonly used as a spice and in traditional medicine. Lengkuas rhizome is also the source of the essential oil, cineol.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Treatment of rheumatism, fever bronchitis, dyspepsia and diabetics
SECOND USAGE: Ointment for skin diseases
OTHER USAGE: Increase sexual power and potential anti-cancer properties
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HERBS: Ubi jaga (Smilax myosotifolia)
DESCRIPTION: Ubi jaga is a creper that grown wild in the tropical forest of Southeast Asia. It is traditionally used to strengthen male energy, general tonic and to increase body metabolism.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Increase male sexual power and to increase general health and energy
SECOND USAGE: Improve nerve system and blood circulation
OTHER USAGE: General tonic for male
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HERBS: Daun Sina Maki/Senna leaves
DESCRIPTION: World-renowned senna is probably the most widely used stimulant laxative even when compared to synthetic drugs.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Laxative, burning of body fat/slimming
SECOND USAGE: Detoxify body system
OTHER USAGE: General tonic for digestive system
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HERBS: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
DESCRIPTION: Ginkgo plant is the wonder plant in China. Ginkgo fruit and leaves is use for thousand of years to aid digestion and improve circulation.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Increase circulation and reduce kidney and bladder disorders
SECOND USAGE: Aid digestion
OTHER USAGE: General tonic and body tone/balance
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HERBS: Akar Cina Manis/Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
DESCRIPTION: Licorice supports toxin removal by improving kidney and gastrointestinal tract function. Licorice is a mild laxative and diuretic.
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR TREATMENT OF-
MAIN USAGE: Detoxify and anti-toxic properties
SECOND USAGE: Improve digestion and relief pain
OTHER USAGE: Reduce cough and stomach-ache
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