Kacip Fatimah
"Kacip Fatimah", scientifically known as Labisia Pothoina, has been used by Malay women for centuries to induce and facilitate childbirth as well as treatment for postpartum depression.
"Kacip Fatimah" that are usually boiled into water soluble extract taken as supplement drink is now readily available in form of capsule contained with powder extracted by high-tech process that not only preserves its bio-active properties but also facilitates easy consumption.
Labisia Pumila is traditionally used with therapeutic effects on dysentery rheumatism and women's ailment associated with childbirth. It is also famed with its natural phytoestrogen that helps relieve menopausal symptoms as well as its effects on breast enlargement and virginal muscle tightening.
Studies also found bio-activity and properties in the plant too;
- Anti Malaria Properties (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
- Anti Cancer Properties (Forest Research Institute Malaysia & Universiti Sains Malaysia)
- Anti Leukaemia Activities (M. National Population & F. Dev.
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