Shining Bush Plant
草胡椒Malay: Ketumpang Air
Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth
Med + CookHeat-clearingHemostaticStasis-dispersingExternal use
Family: Piperaceae
Type: Annual succulent herb
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Pungent, cool
Also known as: Transparent Grass
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat and detoxifies, disperses stasis and relieves pain, stops bleeding
Indications:
- Carbuncles and boils
- Burns and scalds
- Bruises and injuries
- Traumatic bleeding
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Decoct 15-30g. External: crush fresh plant and apply.
Burns and scalds
Crush fresh shining bush, extract juice and apply externally
Bruises and injuries
Crush fresh plant, mix with wine and apply externally
Traumatic bleeding
Crush fresh plant and apply to wound
Recipes & Preparations
Shining Bush Salad (Ulam)
Traditional Malay raw herb dish, cool and refreshing
Servings: Serves 2
Ingredients:
- •Fresh shining bush 100g
- •Sambal belacan to taste
- •Lime juice 1 tbsp
Instructions:
- 1.Pick tender leaves and stems, wash and drain
- 2.Eat raw with sambal belacan
- 3.Or drizzle with lime juice and toss
- 4.Serve as Ulam (Malay raw herbs) with rice
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Pungent, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Piperaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Decoct 15-30g. External: crush fresh plant and apply.
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