Daun Kadok


KITCHEN AND COOKING HERBS

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Daun Kadok

(Photo: Sambal Kadok)

 
SCIENTIFIC : Piper sarmentosum Roxb.
     
FAMILY : Piperaceae
     
COMMON NAME : -
     
LOCAL NAME : Daun kadok (M)
     
PREPARATION : Young leaves are taken as ulam (condiment).
     
TRADITIONAL USES : The roots could be chewed to stop toothache. Drink made from boiling its roots has been used to treat coughs, flu, lumbago and rheumatism.