Common Snakeweed
(c) Forest Ang
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Scientific name : Stachytarpheta indica
Malay name : Selaseh Dandi
Chinese name : Long Peng Chao
Height : Up to a meter.
Distinguish Features : Blue flowers on long spikes. Leaves toothed edges.
Found : On wasteland and roadsides. Common along trails in Air Itam Dam, Penang.
Commercial: None
Use For : Chronic cough or light sore throat
1. Use the whole plant including the roots.
2. Preferably use dried plant.
3. Boil with brown sugar to taste.
4. Drink the darkish tea instead of consuming water.
Always Take Good Care of your health!
Forest Ang
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Herbs have been used since ancient times. Many of our modern medicines have their origin from plants. Plants are the natural cures for our modern illness. I hope to share my collection of these natural cures with you.
Health is wealth.
Take Care,
Forest Ang
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