Guidelines for The Use of Herbal Medicines in Family Health Care

GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF HERBAL MEDICINES IN FAMILY HEALTH CARE

Citrus aurantifolia Swingle

Family : Rutaceae

Indonesian name : jeruk nipis

English name : sour lime

Other names : zhi qiao (Chinese ), manao
(Thai)

Chemical constituents : limonene, citric acid, vitamin
C

Part of plant used : fruit juice

Use : cough, common cold,
antidandruff, slimming
products, scurvy

Plant propagation : stem cutting and seeds

Cocos nucifera L.

Family : Arecaceae

Indonesian name : kelapa hijau

English name : coconut

Other names : ye zi (Chinese),

Chemical constituents : stigmasterol, fatty oil,
carbohydrate, protein, fiber,
minerals, electrolytes

Part of plant used : flesh of fruit, coconut water

Use : fever, diarrhoea

Plant propagation : fruit