Mas Cotek
馬蘇蒂Ficus deltoidea Jack
Also known as: Mas Cotek (Malay), Mistletoe Fig, Sempit-Sempit, Telinga Beruk
Properties & Functions
Functions: Tonifies womb and astringes discharge, regulates blood sugar, supports postpartum recovery, mildly warms and invigorates
Indications:
- Postpartum weakness and slow uterine recovery
- Excessive vaginal discharge, leucorrhoea
- Type 2 diabetes (adjunctive)
- High blood pressure, mild hypertension
- Low libido and reproductive weakness in women
- Migraine and headache from blood deficiency
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Dried leaves 5-10g, decoct as tea once or twice daily. Often paired with Kacip Fatimah for women's tonics.
Postpartum tonic and womb tightening
Mas Cotek leaves 8g, Kacip Fatimah 6g, decoct daily for 21 days
Type 2 diabetes adjunct
Mas Cotek leaves 10g, infuse and drink as daily tea
Excessive leucorrhoea
Mas Cotek 10g, plantain 10g, decoct twice daily
Recipes & Preparations
Mas Cotek Women's Tonic Tea
Gentle daily tea taken across the menstrual cycle to support womb health and balance blood sugar, popular in East Coast Malaysia
Servings: Serves 2
Ingredients:
- •Dried Mas Cotek leaves 8g
- •Pandan leaf, 1 piece, knotted
- •Rock sugar to taste
- •Water 600ml
Instructions:
- 1.Rinse the dried leaves
- 2.Bring water and pandan to a boil
- 3.Add Mas Cotek leaves and simmer 12 minutes
- 4.Stir in rock sugar to taste
- 5.Strain and drink warm, 1 cup daily
Caution
Avoid in pregnancy, especially first trimester. Monitor blood sugar if combined with diabetes medication, as it may increase hypoglycemia risk. Discontinue before surgery.
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Slightly bitter, astringent, neutral
- Parts Used
- Leaves, also roots and fruit
- Family
- Moraceae
- Standard Dosage
- Dried leaves 5-10g, decoct as tea once or twice daily. Often paired with Kacip Fatimah for women's tonics.
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