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Market nameDaun Trawas
Other namesJava: trawas (Sundanese) [201]
Original plant nameLitsea odorifera Valeton
Family nameLauraceae
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification leaf
Collection informationRepublic of Indonesia, Toko Tjahaya Baru
Collection date1994/02/28
CollectorKatsuko Komatsu, et al.
IdentifierMangestuti Agil
TMPW No.14265

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Crude drug nameIndonesian name,
English name		Daun trawas
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Original plant nameLitsea odorifera Valeton
Family nameLauraceae
Used partLeaves
Distribution areaIt grows in Sumatera and Karimun Jawa Islands, or perhaps also can be foud elsewhere throughout Indonesia [201].
DescriptionLeaves are oblong with long stalks; berries red. Odour: all parts of the plant are aromatic [222].
Specific actionsSedative, antipyretic, stomachic [231]
Frequency in useModerate.
Chemical constituentTerpenoids (Essential oils)


Medical systemIndonesian medicine (Jamu)
Traditional usageIt is used in the treatment of aphthae, cholecystophaty, abscesses, stomach problems and as a lactagogue [201].
Formulation1) Aphthae:
 An infusion of a mixture of the leaves with turmeric, add some sugar [201].

2) Cholecystopathy:
 An infusion of the leaves and Curcuma xanthorrhiza rhizomes [201].

3) Low milk supply:
 Crushed leaves are rubbed on the breast as a poultice [201].

4) Abscesses:
 Crushed leaves mixed with lime, apply as poultice on the area [201].

5) Stomach disorders:
 Leaves mixed with coriander and fruits of Carum copticum and used as a poultice on the area [201].

6) Hematuria:
 3 grams of leaves of L. odorifera, 3 grams of aboveground parts of Orthosiphon stamineus, 2 grams of rhizomes of Curcuma xanthorrhiza, 2 grams of Phyllanthus niruri are boiled with 110 ml of water to make a decoction. Drink 100 ml of the decoction once a day for 14 days [231].
ReferencesReference book　

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[201] K. Heyne, Tumbuhan Berguna Indonesia, Vols. 1-4, 1987. Diedarkan Oleh Koperasi Karyawan Departemen Kehutanan, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Vol. 2, pp 817-818.

[222] P.T. Eisai Indonesia: Medical Herb Index in Indonesia (Second edition).1995.
p 13.

[231] Soedibyo, Mooryati: Alam Sumber Kesehatan: Manfaat dan Kegunaan (Natural resources for health. Benefits and uses). Balai Pustaka. 1998.
pp 374-375.

RemarksIt produces essential oil like several Litsea species [201].
Last renewal date2024/03/05
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