Source: Malaysian Timber Council, Various Issues
Setawar Hutan
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Costus globosus or Setawar Hutan, is a
slender plant belonging to the ginger plant family. Growing to a height of 6-8 feet, the
plant is used to primarily to bring down a high fever. The leaves can be ground into a
paste and applied directly to the forehead. Another method is to slice the young stems,
steep them overnight in hot water and drink the infusion the following day.
Source: Malaysian Timber Council, Various Issues |