Guidelines for The Use of Herbal Medicines in Family Health Care

GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF HERBAL MEDICINES IN FAMILY HEALTH CARE

Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack.

Family : Rutaceae

Indonesian name : kemuning

English name : orange jasmine/jessamine

Other name : yueh chu (Chinese)

Chemical constituents : cadinene, methyl-anthranilat,

bisabolen, β-kariopilen,

geraniol, citronellol

Part of plant used : leaf, root, bark, root bark,

stem

Use : skin ulcer, bruise, muscle pain,

toothache, slimming tea

Plant propagation : stem cutting

Musa paradisiaca L.

Family : Musaceae

Indonesian name : pisang

English name : banana, plantain

Other name : xiang jiao (Chinese)

Chemical constituents : potassium, carbohydrate

Part of plant used : “stem” (leaves bases which

collectively look like a stem),

stolon lies under the ground.

Use : potassium supplement,

diarrhoea

Plant propagation : stolon