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Dandelion /Close earth (daun tutup bumi)

Dandelion or Close Earth or Tutup Bumi is grown in open garden. It is easy to grow in the grasslands or open land This common weed is found growing in wild field with grass. To prepare the drink, boil 3- 4 plants together with the roots with 4 cups of water. When it boils, put off the fire and let it cool before drinking. Uses : It is used to treat kidney stones in the bladder. It is also said to be able to simplify the process of birth and also used after childbirth to restore the body's fitness. Shoots and roots that are boiled with henna leaves and guava leaves can shrink the uterus. For hepatitis (jaundice) ,120-180g roots that are still fresh to be boiled with meat and boiled with water and drink for 4-5 days. For treating colds and sore throat, we need to boil the whole plant until it boils. For anemic patients , only root is required by boiling up and drink slowly. For cough it is necessary to put the leaves over a fire and rub to the neck While for tho...

Screwpine leave (pandan leave)

This leaf also has medicinal properties. The medicinal uses for this plant are as follows: a) the roots have anti-diabetic properties, b) and the leaves are used for treating diseases of the skin. This herb is known for its healing properties. It has a cooling effect and is excellent for the treatment of internal inflammations, urinary infections, colds, coughs, measles, bleeding gums and skin diseases. In cooking, the leaf is used in making grass green Pandan cake. The Pandan leaf has also been used in cooking rice and making different type of dishes to add flavour. Pandan is used as an essence to flavor plain rice or spicy rice dishes such as biryani. Strips of the leaves are used in making woven baskets, which are used to serve rice or other food. It is also used in making perfume as well as desserts and sweets. The leaves are used as repellent against cockroaches.