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THE SUN IS GREEN ......
A close-up shot then cropped from a leaf of Pegaga (in Malay), scientifically known as Centella Asiatica ......as my tribute to Earth Day 2009.
Common name is Asiatic Pennywort. A kind of creeping herbal plant, easily found in swampy areas, wasteland and roadsides. Nowadays, many Malaysian planted it in their backyard garden as herbal medicines. Other names : Pennywort (English), Pegagan (Philipines), Buabok (Thai), Ching Chow Sui (China), Mandookaoarni (Sanskrit), Gotu cola (India)
'Pegaga' helps bladder, spleen and stomach. A decoction of this herb is used for the treatment of heatiness, colds, sunstroke, tonsilitis, pleurisy, urinary tract infections, infectious hepatitis, jaundice, and dysentery. Also used as a mild antidote for poisoning and toxic intake. Externally the poultice can be used to remedy swelling, heat and injury.
Generally, Pegaga is used to purify the blood in order to remedy the other illness. It also helps to improve memory. Yes, nature cures........
THE SUN IS GREEN ......
A close-up shot then cropped from a leaf of Pegaga (in Malay), scientifically known as Centella Asiatica ......as my tribute to Earth Day 2009.
Common name is Asiatic Pennywort. A kind of creeping herbal plant, easily found in swampy areas, wasteland and roadsides. Nowadays, many Malaysian planted it in their backyard garden as herbal medicines. Other names : Pennywort (English), Pegagan (Philipines), Buabok (Thai), Ching Chow Sui (China), Mandookaoarni (Sanskrit), Gotu cola (India)
'Pegaga' helps bladder, spleen and stomach. A decoction of this herb is used for the treatment of heatiness, colds, sunstroke, tonsilitis, pleurisy, urinary tract infections, infectious hepatitis, jaundice, and dysentery. Also used as a mild antidote for poisoning and toxic intake. Externally the poultice can be used to remedy swelling, heat and injury.
Generally, Pegaga is used to purify the blood in order to remedy the other illness. It also helps to improve memory. Yes, nature cures........