LEAVES OF THE GOD

I was first introduced to this plant by my friend, Idayati. She told me that is was called Sambung Nyawa as it could be used as traditional medicine to help lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. In Malaysia, it is also used to treat constipation, diabetes, kidney problems and cancer. No wonder it is know as Leaves of the God in the English language.

Here is some extra information about this plant.

Common names: Leaves of the God, Sambung nyawa, Dawn Dewa, Googolipid, Mollucan spinach, Bai bing cai, Kelemai merah, Akar sebiak, Seribu dinar

Scientific name: Gynura procumbens

Family: Asteraceae

Reference: www.melur.com