Bunga-bunga taman Malaysia
(Garden flowers of Malaysia)

Nama Melayu (Malay Name) Pudina
Keluarga (Family) LABIATACEAE
  = LAMIACEAE
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) Mentha spicata
  = Menta cordifolia Opiz
Saiz Biasa (Size) 2.5 cm (daun)
Nama Lain (Other Names) Mint, = Spear Mint
  Nama Thai (Thai Name)   Bai Sarane,
Jurufoto (Photographer) CS Ooi

Nota Ringkas (Short Notes)


Pohonnya bersal dari Negara Thai, Malaysia dan Indonesia. Daunnya sangat harum dan digunakan dalam penyediaan makan asli seperti ulam dan lauk tradisi. Ditanam daripada keratan batang. Mudah untuk ditanam.

They are native of Thailand, Malaysia dan Indonesia. The leaves are aeromatic and are used raw in some ulam (traditional salads) and traditional dishes. Planting can be by stem cuttings. It is an easy to grow herb.

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.

From the book Medicinal Plants of Thailand, the fresh whole plant is carminative, antiflatulent; apply to temple to relief headache; treatment of faintness, sprains

Rujukan (References)

     Pokok (Plant)

1.       Taman Pertanian, Bukit Cahaya, Shah Alam; 1998

     Buku (Book)

1.       Tropical Herbs & Spices of Malaysia & Singapore; Wendy Hutton; (1997);
            Peripals; Singapore. - mukasurat (page) 41

2.       Gardening in the Tropics; M Greensill; (1967); Evans Bros. Ltd.; Britain.
            - mukasurat (page) 65

3.       Medicinal Plants of Thailand, Vol 1; Promjit Saralamp; (1996);
            Mahidol University; Bangkok.- mukasurat (page) 122

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