Traditional Medicinal Plants Used by the Kensiu Tribe of Lubuk Ulu Legong, Kedah, Malaysia

Abstract

This study is based on information obtained through interviews with respondents, observations, collection and identification of medicinal plants in Kampung Orang Asli Lubuk Ulu Legong Baling, Kedah. A total of 39 species from 35 families of medicinal plants used for treating various ailments were recorded. 10.2% of the species were used to treat more than one ailment. The common mode of administration was oral (69.2%) followed by external use (30.8%).The common part of plant used is the root followed by leaves, stem, fruit, whole plant and tuber. Decoction (69.2%) is a common method of preparing herbal medicine followed by pounded (15.4%), mashed (7.7%), burned (2.6%), shredded and incantation (3%). 59% of the species were obtained from the wild, 28.2% were planted and 12.8% species of the species were both wild and planted.