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Last Updated Date and Time: 6 Dec 2018 01:29:40 PM
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Ang tek hioc / oyster plant
Tradescantia spathacea
Description:
From Nparks Flora & Fauna Web: Plant believed to possess anti-microbial, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Leaves boiled and made into a purple-coloured herbal tea to relieve body heatiness. Used in Thailand to treat fever, cough and bronchitis. Also used as remedy for amenorrhea, headache, sprains and rheumatism. Caution: Astringent sap may cause stinging and itching in susceptible individuals and animals. Do not eat plant raw, as sap can cause pain in mouth and throat.