Traditional Herbs from Pterisanthes cissioides

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Prepare stems/ twigs of gamat roots.
Take the sap\u00a0bark then apply to the wound.

What is Pterisanthes cissioides Looks like??

Parts of Pterisanthes cissioides that could be used

Root
Twig

Pterisanthes cissioides Distribution

Gamat root is a plant from the Vitaceae family whose distribution includes Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia (Java, Kalimantan, Sumatra), Malaysia (Penanjung, Sabah), Thailand (Phangnga, Narathiwat). This species is believed by the community to have benefits as a medicinal plant, where the Dayak people have traditionally used the roots as a medicine for swelling. Apart from that, this species is also sometimes planted by people as an ornamental plant.
Agroecology of Pterisanthes cissioides
Gamat roots are usually found growing in habitats in swamp areas and alluvial sites in forests, mixed forests, tropical rain forests, bushes, forest edges, at an altitude of 50-1,200 m above sea level. Grows well in fertile, moist and well-drained clay soil. Its growth likes areas that are partially shaded and the plant's need for water is in the moderate range.
Morphology of Pterisanthes cissioides

Stems are slender, cylindrical, striated, glabrous, have tendrils.
Leaves are green, alternate, compound, have three to five thin leaves, long egg-shaped to oval, the leaf blades are oval with an asymmetrical base, the leaf edges are toothed with teeth approximately 0.5-1 mm long at the end of the secondary veins, the tip of the leaf is pointed (acute) to expanded or suddenly slim and tapered (apiculate). (glabrous). There are 5\u20136 main veins growing from the midrib on each side and many secondary veins.
A very peculiar leaf-like inflorescence that hangs from a long stalk. The small, white flowers are placed on the surface like leaves and eventually develop into fruit. The flowers have an oval-triangular crown. The flower stalks are brownish green and most of the flowers are without stalks. The male flowers are placed on long stalks inflorescence.
The fruit is placed or emerges on the bright red surface of a leaf-like structure. The fruit is oval and each contains 1-2 seeds. Young fruit is green which then turns purplish pink when ripe.
Seeds are ovate, wrinkled.

Cultivation of Pterisanthes cissioides
Plant propagation through seeds (generative).

Pterisanthes cissioides, more details :

Chemical Content of Pterisanthes cissioides
Information not found. Need further investigation.
Benefits of Pterisanthes cissioides
Helps overcome swelling, especially in the legs, treats wounds.
Simplisia of Pterisanthes cissioides

Another Facts for Pterisanthes cissioides :

Synonym of Pterisanthes cissioides
Cissus involucrata Spreng., Pterisanthes involucrata G. Don, Vitis cissioides (Blume) Backer
Habitus of Pterisanthes cissioides
Creepers. Vines, lianas, annuals.
Habitat of Pterisanthes cissioides