Bunga-bunga taman Malaysia
(Garden flowers of Malaysia)


Nama Melayu (Malay Name) Remayong Hijau
  = Benggala Hijau
Keluarga (Family) BESELLACEAE
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) Basella alba Linn.
  = Basella cordifolia Lam.
  = Basella lucida L.
Saiz Biasa (Size) 0.6 cm
Nama Lain (Other Names) Green Ceylon Spinach
  = Malabar Nightshade
  = Indian Spinach
  Nama Thai (Thai Name)   Phak Plang,
Jurufoto (Photographer) CS Ooi


Nota Ringkas (Short Notes)


Pokok ini adalah jenis herba semusim. Pokok ini adalah satu jenis sayur yang bernilai, boleh ditanam daripada biji benih atau keratan batang. Pokok ini memanjat dan sesuai untuk ditanam pada pagar. Pokok ini juga digunakan dalam perubatan tradisi Cina.

This is an annual herbacious plant. It is a valuable vegetable that can be cultivated from either seeds or cuttings. The plant is a climber and can be grown on fences. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Disclaimer:
We are not doctors and it is not our intension to practice medicine.
We cannot be held responsible for the consequences of self medication.
Use this information at your own risk.

According to the book Chinese Medicinal Herbs of Hong Kong, Volume 6; Page 122, it is anti inflammatory and is an intestinal lubrican. It is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Six of the medical uses listed are:-
1.     Appendicitis, dysentery.
2.     Constipation, melena.
3.     Cystitis, scanty urine.
4.     Joint pain and swelling.
5.     Eczema.
6.     External use in fracture, traumatic injury, wound bleeding, burns, scalds, furuncles, carbuncles.

Medicinal Plants of Thailand uses the fresh leaf tropically for ringworm. Flower tropically used for tinea versicolor. Root as a laxative, externally used for treatment of skin discolouration of hand and foot, antidendraff.


Rujukan (References)

     Buku (Books)

1.       Chinese Medicinal Herbs of Hong Kong, Vol 6; Li Ning Hon; (1984)
            Chinese Medical Research Institude, Hong Kong. - mukasurat (page) 122.

2.       Gardening in the Tropics; M Greensill; (1967); Evans Bros. Ltd.; Britain
            - mukasurat (page) 54

3.       Grow Your Own Vegetable, Agricultural Leaflet 38; (1959);
            Ministry of Agriculture, Malaysia - mukasurat (page) 14 17

4.       Tropica; Alfred Byrd Graf; (1978, 1981); Roehrs Company; USA
            - mukasurat (page)

5.       Medicinal Plants of Thailand, Vol 1; Promjit Saralamp; (1996);
            Mahidol University; Bangkok.- mukasurat (page) 46


Inquiries     (Pertanyaan)
Ooi Chooi Seng P.P.N.,
259 Jalan 17/8,
46400 Petaling Jaya
January 2002