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The Use of Medicinal Plant Species by the Temuan Tribe of Ayer Hitam Forest, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia

I. Faridah Hanum and Nurulhuda Hamzah

Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 22, Issue 2, September 1999

Keywords: Medicinal plant species, uses, plant parts, method of application, Temuan tribe, Ayer Hitam Forest

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Preliminary results of a study on the use of medicinal plant species by the indigenous people from the Temuan tribe at Ayer Hitam Forest are presented. Although this forest is surrounded by rapid socio-economic development, it is ironically a substantial pharmacopoeia for the Temuans. A total of 98 plant species with 140 different uses were recorded and they were grouped into seven methods of application namely drink, eat, chew, poultice, rub, bath and shampoo.

ISSN 1511-3701

e-ISSN 2231-8542

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JTAS-0176-1999

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