1. ORGANIC VEGETABLES
of Malaysia and Thailand
Nama Melayu (Malay Name) Remayong Merah
= Benggala Merah
Keluarga (Family) BESELLACEAE
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) Basella rubra Linn.
= Basella cordifolia Lam.
= Basella lucida L.
Saiz Biasa (Size) 0.6 cm
Nama Lain (Other Names) Red Ceylon Spinach
= Malabar Nightshade
= Indian Spinach
Nama Thai (Thai Name) Phak Plang Daeng,
Nama Sinhalese (Singhalese Name) Nivithi,
Nota Ringkas (Short Notes)

2. Pokok ini adalah jenis herba semusim. Pokok ini adalah satu jenis sayur yang bernilai, boleh ditanam
daripada biji benih atau keratan batang. Pokok ini memanjat dan sesuai untuk ditanam pada pagar.
Pokok ini juga digunakan dalam perubatan tradisi Cina.
This is an annual herbacious plant. It is a valuable vegetable that can be cultivated from either seeds or
cuttings. The plant is a climber and can be grown on fences. It is also used in traditional Chinese
medicine.
Disclaimer:
We are not doctors and it is not our intension to practice medicine.
We cannot be held responsible for the consequences of self medication.
Use this information at your own risk.
According to the book Chinese Medicinal Herbs of Hong Kong, Volume 6; Page 122, it is anti
inflammatory and is an intestinal lubrican. It is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Six of the medical uses listed are:-
1. Appendicitis, dysentery.
2. Constipation, melena.
3. Cystitis, scanty urine.
4. Joint pain and swelling.
5. Eczema.
6. External use in fracture, traumatic injury, wound bleeding, burns, scalds, furuncles, carbuncles.
Medicinal Plants of Thailand uses the fresh leaf tropically for ringworm. Flower tropically used for tinea
versicolor. Root as a laxative, externally used for treatment of skin discolouration of hand and foot,
antidendraff.