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- Title
Kesum Persicaria minor (syn. Polygonum minus).
- Authors
William, Marisa; Jenks, Aaron
- Abstract
The article focuses on describing the plant kesum, also known as Persicaria minor, detailing its physical characteristics, common names, and botanical classification within the Polygonaceae family. It discusses the culinary and medicinal uses of kesum, particularly in Malaysian and Southeast Asian cuisines, as well as its cultivation and limited international trade.
- Subjects
MALAYSIA; FUNCTIONAL foods; COSMETICS; ANTIFUNGAL agents; MEDICINAL plants; CONSTIPATION; ANTIOXIDANTS; ANTIVIRAL agents; FOOD additives; HERBS; TRADITIONAL medicine; DIETARY supplements; PLANT extracts; FLATULENCE; INDIGESTION
- Publication
HerbalGram, 2024, Issue 139, p6
- ISSN
0899-5648
- Publication type
Article