some herbal remedies

guava shoots - grind in a mortar, mix with cooled water.drink. for tummy aches. and food poisoning.

akar cerita - boil with water over low heat for about 2 hours.drink. lowers blood sugar.

soursop leaves (daun durian belanda) - mix leaves with water. bathe using this mixrure. lowers body temperature (to normal) in a fever. for headaches.

pegaga juice - for good blood circulation.

aloe vera - gel in the leaves blocks air from skin splashed with hot oil and the like, prevents blisters from forming. any type of oil works the same. the skin can also be pressed to any cold surface like ice. avoid water. the gel can also be placed on wounds. the gel also soothes sore throats.

tamarind - mix with warm water. drink to heal sore throat, coughs, to lower (high) body temperature in a fever, maintain good blood pressure, 

star fruit - blend with cooled water. drink. for good healthy blood pressure.

daun lemuni - eaten as kerabu. or cook with rice. keeps a person generally healthy.

hibiscus leaves - mix with water. apply to head. for headaches. good also for the hair. keeps it black.

betel nut leaves ( daun sireh ) - mix with water. apply to head for headaches. boil with water and use as an intimate cleansing fluid.

gambir - mix with water. apply to nose to relieve blocked nose in flu/common cold.

tea - strong, preferably sugarless tea is very good for food poisoning. really works.

boiled rice fluid - drink. for dehydration. especially in infants.

seroja root - grind with a little water. apply to boils on skin.

neem (mambu) leaves - a bunch of these rubbed over the skin in chicken pox/ measles cases. the chemicals in the leaves sooth skin irritation.

serai/ lemon grass - boil with water. simmer. drink. for kidney stones cases.

cabbage - eat raw preferably in salads, as ulam, in coleslaw etc. good for the heart. always have cabbage in the fridge. eat as often as possible.

mengkudu leaves - eat as ulam, in kerabu or boil with water. blend with water. drink. good for health.

ginger - boil with water. drink. for stomach inflammation (that bloated feeling).halba can also be added.

coconut juice - drink. heals food poisoning. lowers (high) body temperature.