GINSENG JAWA (TALINUM TRIANGULARE)

Common name: Akar Ginseng jawa, Waterleaf

Scientific name: Talinum triangulare

Family: Portulacaceae

Medicinal uses:

The root of the Talinum triangulare is used as a tonic for general weakness and is used as a substitute for ginseng, for treatment of inflammation and swelling. It is also eaten as ulam.

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