Thursday, 8 September 2011

Vast Malaysian Herb Species

In Malaysia there are about 6,000 species of herbs that can be used as a health supplement and beauty products. It has been used for hundreds of years for traditional medicine in the country.

Among the herbs that are still in research are lempoyang, turmeric, kaffir lime, kemoyang, citronella (serai wangi), basil (selasih), jangkang and sandalwood (gaharu).

Extracts or chemicals compounds of these herbs are good for health and very high in anti-oxidants, anti inflammatory, anti microbial and biopesticide properties.

Based on the studies an extract and the essential oils of these herbs can be used as cosmetics and health products in the form of capsules, tablets or tea.

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