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As emmenagogues. Polygonum flaccidum ( Polygo-naceae ) a 
common knot-grass growing in wet places is used. The leaves 
are mixed with Aniseed (Adas-manis) and bark of Pulasari, 
(Alyxia stellata) ground up and given to drink. The Polygonum 
hydropiper is used in the United States for the same purpose. 
P. flaccidum is also used as an abortient. 
Phyllanthus Urinaria L. “Dukong anak” mentioned above as 
a diuretic is also used. 
Sesamum indicum L. Bijan. The oil of Sesamum is said to 
act as an emmenagogue (Holmes). 
Piper longum L. (. Piper acea ) “ Bakek. Five to ten grains of 
the powder or \ to I fluid drachm of the tincture given to expel the 
placeata.” (Holmes) “ Bakek is properly however the name of 
Piper miniatum . 
Psidium pyriferutn L. Guava. The bark and leaves are used 
for the same purpose according to Holmes. 
M angifera indica L. Mango. The seed is useful in Menorr- 
hagia and for hoermorrhoids. It is said to contain gallic acid 
(Holmes). 
Evodia triphylla Dec. (probably E. Roxburghiana) Tenga 
Burong (. Rutaceae ) an infusion of the leaves and fragrant white 
flowers are used as a tonic and emmenagogue (Holmes). 
Curcuma Zedoaria L. (Tumbuk Lawa) a decoction of the 
rhizome is used as an emmenagogue in amenorrhea. 
Mangosteen root (Garcinia Mangostana). A decoction is drunk 
for irregular menstruation. 
Labisia pothoina ( Myrsinece ). “ Akar Katchit betimah.” Boil 
the leaves and stem in water and drink two or three times a day 
(4 or 5 ounces at a time) only females may use it. Use for 
menorrhagia. (Kelantan, Dr. Gimlette.) This herb is also used 
in venereal disease. The native Kelantan name is interesting as 
the plant is supposed to be a sign of tin “timah” where it is found 
growing. The name in other parts of the Peninsula is Akar 
Fatimah, which is perhaps a perversion of Bertimah. 
Wedelia biflora ( Composites ). “Se’renah,” or “ Serunai Laut.” 
A common sea-shore plant with yellow flowers. The leaves 
rubbed up with cow’s milk are used for forty days to strengthen 
a woman after confinement. 
After confinement a decoction of the following roots is 
given : — 
Dissochceta punctulata (M elastomacece) “ Akar Meroyan busuk,” 
a climber. 
Clerodendron nutans L. ( Verbenacece ). Meroyan Kabut. A 
shrub with white flowers. 
Gomphostemna crinitum Wall. (Labiatce.) “ Mumjulong 
bukit.” A herb occurring in mountain jungles. 
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