Sarawakian Local Delights : Healing plants from the Iban Community

Among the herbs identified as of high value are Tongkat Ali, Kacip Fatimah, Misai Kuching, Mas Cotek, Pegaga, Serai Wangi, Mengkudu, Asam Gelugur, Peria Katak, Temulawak, Gaharu, Medang Sarsi dan Kelapa Dara.

In the Iban community, many mothers would get the leaves of the pegaga to make a cooling drink. Use a pestle and mortar to pound the leaves and squeese out the liquid for a cooling drink. Or just use a blender today to make a good drink, add ice and water. In Penang, this drink is sold by street hawkers.