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| Nama Melayu (Malay Name) | Bebawang Bara (Bunga) |
| Keluarga (Family) | IRIDACEAE |
| = AMARYLLIDACEAE | |
| = LILIACEAE Engler | |
| Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) | Eleutherine americana Merr. |
| Saiz Bunga (Flower Size) | 2 cm |
| Nama Inggeris (English Name) | Red Bulb (flower) |
| Nama Cina (Chinese Name) H | Ang Chang |
| Nama Thai (Thai Name) | Hom Daeng
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| Jurufoto (Photographer) | CS Ooi |
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This is a chinese medicinal herb. The bright red bulbs are collected and
boiled as a soup with bones (i.e. chicken bones). The boiled soup is red
in colour. This herb is said to be good for the treatment of traumatic and
internal injuries, over fatigue and strain. The Thai use this as a carminative, and also mixed with galanga, for cold and nasel congestion in children by applying externally to forehead.
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. |
We are not able to positively identify this plant yet. If you do recognise this plant and know it's scientific name or it's common name in Bahasa Melayu, English or Chinese kindly please share your knowledge with us. E-Mail: ooi_cs@email.com |
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