The plant in the above pictures is known as putat. Most of plants in which the young leaves can be eaten as Ulam would most probably be good for ones skin as it helps the circulation of blood. However, not many people eat the putat nor do they know about its benefits. The village folks believe that one would remain youthful by eating lots of putat.
Other than helping one to look young, the fruit of the plant can be made into a juice or it is directly applied to the face to help it become smoother. The roots of the Putat tree is boiled and drunk to reduce the whitish discharge that some women may suffer fraom. It is also believed to be able to cure drug addiction. The roots of the putat are also said to be able to cool the body down as it contains saponin.
The leaves are used in a poultice for itching and chicken-pox, as well as to treat sore throats.
References: http://fazlisyam.com/2009/01/04/pokok-putat/
I have a pokok putat tree and I like it
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