Guidelines for The Use of Herbal Medicines in Family Health Care

GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF HERBAL MEDICINES IN FAMILY HEALTH CARE

Carica papaya L.

Family : Caricaceae

Indonesian name : pepaya

English name : papaya

Other name : fan mu gua (Chinese)

Chemical constituents : papain, carpain,
pseudocarpain, karposid,
saponin

Part of plant used : leaf, root, resin

Use : anthelmintic, burn wound,
constipation, stomatitis

Plant propagation : seeds

Cassia alata Linn.

Family : Caesalpiniaceae

Indonesian name : ketepeng cina,

English name : ringworm shrub

Other name : kupang-kupang (Malay)

Chemical constituents : anthraquinone

Part of plant used : fresh leaf

Use : dermatitis, skin disorders,
constipation, anthelmintic

Plant propagation : stem cutting

Cassia siamea Lamk.

Family : Fabaceae

Indonesian name : johar

English name : kassod tree

Other name : khi lek (Thai),

Chemical constituents : barakol, anthraquinon

Part of plant used : leaves

Use : antimalaria, skin rash, liver
disorders, constipation

Plant propagation : seeds