Nama Melayu (Malay Name) | Selasih Hijau |
= Ruku-ruku | |
Keluarga (Family) | LABIATACEAE |
= LAMIACEAE | |
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) | Ocimum basilicum Linn. |
Saiz Biasa (Size) | 0.3 cm (daun) |
Nama Lain (Other Names) | Sweet Basil |
Nama Tagalog (Tagalog Name) | Balanoi, = Sulasi |
Nama Tamil (Tamil Name) | Thulasi |
Nama Thai (Thai Name) | Bai Horapha |
Jurufoto (Photographer) | CS Ooi |
They are native of India, Myanma, Thailand, Malaysia dan Indonesia. The sundried seeds are aeromatic, and used as a flavouring and spice. The leaves are also aeromatic and are used in some traditional raw in ulam (traditional salads) and traditional dishes. The flowers and seeds are tiny. Planting can be by seeds, stem cuttings. The seeds can be obtained as a curry spice from sundry and spice shops.
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. |
2. Taman Pertanian, Bukit Cahaya, Shah Alam; 1998
Peripals; Singapore. mukasurat (page) 12
2. Malayan Wild Flowers - Dicotyledon; M.R. Henderson; (1954);
Caxton Press Ltd.; Malaya. mukasurat (page) - 395
3. Medicinal Plants of Thailand, Vol 1; Promjit Saralamp; (1996);
Mahidol University; Bangkok.- mukasurat (page) 136
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