Source: Malaysian Timber Council, Various Issues
Tepus Tanah
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Zingiber spectabile or Tepus Tanah, as it is
known locally, is a member of the ginger family. Growing to a height of 7 feet, it has
beautiful stiff yellow flowers that turn scarlet when in full bloom. However, only its
leaves are used in the preparation of traditional medicine. These are pound into paste and
applied on the body to bring down swellings. An infusion of the leaves is used to bathe
inflamed eyelids.
Source: Malaysian Timber Council, Various Issues |