Wild Peony
野牡丹Malay: Senduduk
Melastoma candidum D. Don
Med + CookAstringentHemostaticBlood-invigoratingDampness-removing
Family: Melastomataceae
Type: Shrub
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Sour, astringent, cool
Also known as: Pig Mother Berry, Golden Incense Burner
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat, removes dampness, astringes and stops bleeding, invigorates blood
Indications:
- Enteritis
- Bacterial dysentery
- Blood in stool
- Uterine bleeding
- Traumatic bleeding
- Rheumatic bone pain
- Bruises
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 15-30g, decoct. External: crush fresh leaves and apply.
Bacterial dysentery
Wild peony & knotweed 30g each, decoct
Rheumatic arthritis
Wild peony root 30g, clematis 15g, spatholobus 20g, decoct
Migraine
Fresh wild peony root 60g, lean pork 120g, stew and eat
Recipes & Preparations
Senduduk Berry Juice
Traditional Malaysian wild fruit drink — ripe berries are dark purple and edible
Servings: Serves 2-3
Ingredients:
- •Ripe wild peony berries 300g
- •Water 500ml
- •Rock sugar 50g
- •Ice cubes
Instructions:
- 1.Pick ripe dark purple berries
- 2.Wash and remove stems
- 3.Blend with water and rock sugar
- 4.Strain to get juice
- 5.Add ice cubes and serve
- 6.Sweet and sour, rich in anthocyanins
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sour, astringent, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Standard Dosage
- 15-30g, decoct. External: crush fresh leaves and apply.
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