The bitterness of the lui char soup comes from blending hempedu bumi and adding it to the soup.
The Hempedu Bumi or Andrographis paniculata is a local herb and medicinal plant. Seeds germinate well everywhere.
Leaves for consumption should be started before flowering. The tea made by boiling the leaves can help lower high blood pressure and cholesterol. The Chinese call it chuan sing lian or King of Bitter.
Interestingly a bio pesticide spray for vegetables can be prepared by just boiling the leaves. Wild or farm animals do not like to eat/graze it. It is a good natural pest repellent.
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