Traditional Herbs from Nepenthes gracilis

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Drink the liquid directly in the bag that is still closed.

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Take 2-5 ml of liquid in the semar bag.\u00a0
Apply it to the burn 4-5 times a day.

What is Nepenthes gracilis Looks like??

Parts of Nepenthes gracilis that could be used

All Parts of the Plant

Nepenthes gracilis Distribution

The pitcher plant is widespread in Southeast Asia, namely in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. In Indonesia, it is often found in Kalimantan, Sumatra and Sulawesi. Known as a carnivorous plant because it can trap insects and degrade insect tissue as a source of nutrition. Apart from having properties as a medicinal plant, it is also used as an ornamental plant.
Agroecology of Nepenthes gracilis
Generally live in extreme places on marginal and nutrient-poor land. In Indonesia, there are 7 habitats for pitcher plants that have been found, namely lowland tropical rain forests, mountain forests, peat forests, heath forests, limestone mountains, savanna, swamps and lakes. Its distribution is very wide, starting from the coast to the highlands (1,200 m above sea level).
Morphology of Nepenthes gracilis

Tap root, grows from the base of the stem, elongated has secondary roots, black.
Stems are rough, vary in shape (triangular, quadrilateral, rounded and angular).
Leaves are attached to the stem via winged stalks. The leaf blades are connected by wings, leaf tips have tendrils, 10-25 cm long and 2 cm wide.
Pouches of 3 shapes, namely rosette pouch, lower pouch, and upper pouch colored green, red or green with spots red.
Compound flowers are arranged on the stem. Each flower consists of 4 tepals which bear nectar.
The fruit is a capsule with seeds inside.

Cultivation of Nepenthes gracilis

Generative (seed) and vegetative propagation (stem cuttings, separation of seedlings).\u00a0
Seeds are sown in a mixed media of cocopeat with burnt husks or tissue culture media.\u00a0
Seedlings are moved to pots once they have reached the desired size about 4 leaves are enough.\u00a0
It is best to place the plant in a place that has about 20-50% shade.\u00a0

Nepenthes gracilis, more details :

Chemical Content of Nepenthes gracilis
Flavonoids, triterpenoids, phenolics (plumbagin, isoshinanolone, epishinanolone, shinanolone, quercetin, kaempferol), lipophilic.
Benefits of Nepenthes gracilis
Treatment of cancer, asthma, diabetes, dry throat or cough medicine, stomach ache, eye pain, treating burns, reducing fever, astringent (refreshing solution).
Simplisia of Nepenthes gracilis

Wash the leaves thoroughly with running water. Air dry the simplicia ingredients for several days, until they are completely dry.
Pound the ingredients until they become a coarse powder.
Store in an airtight plastic container and avoid sunlight.

Another Facts for Nepenthes gracilis :

Synonym of Nepenthes gracilis
Nepenthes angustifolia� Mast., Nepenthes korthalsiana� Miq., Nepenthes laevis� Lindl.
Habitus of Nepenthes gracilis
Creepers. Annual vines, epiphytes, reaching 5 m high
Habitat of Nepenthes gracilis