Ulam Raja


KITCHEN AND COOKING HERBS

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Ulam Raja / Wild Cosmos

(Photo: Sambal Ulam Raja)

 
SCIENTIFIC : Cosmos caudatus Kunth.
     
FAMILY : Asteraceae
     
COMMON NAME : Wild cosmos
     
LOCAL NAME : Ulam raja (M), Udu geragarin (Kel.)
     
PREPARATION : Fresh leaves are eaten as ulam.
     
TRADITIONAL USES : To purify blood and strengthen bones. A decoction of leave drunk for post-partum tonic.