August 2021

wild edible plant

Wild edible plant – Diplazium proliferum

Wild edible plant is abundant in the Indonesian rainforest.  On every occasion, I explore the forest and practicing food foraging activities.  Diplazium proliferum is always been my target. The only reason is because of its crunchy texture and delicious taste. Besides the young stems/leaves, I expect that I can also collect the bulbils.  because bulbils are tastier.

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By Muryanto Paiman, ago
10 uses of Caryota mitis as a survival plant

Caryota mitis as survival plants and their 10 uses you should know

10 uses of Caryota mitis as survival plants you should know. Survival situations may happen to everyone. You who loved outdoor activities, such as hiking, trekking, exploring, usually have learned how to face the survival evidence.  Which you probably never expected.  But again, a survival situation can happen to everyone.  It can be caused by getting lost, natural disasters, or some other reasons.

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By Muryanto Paiman, ago
Medicinal and vegetable plant

Medicinal And Vegetable Plant | Sembukan (Paederia foetida)

Sembukan (Paederia foetida) is one of the traditional medicinal and vegetable plant in Indonesia. The leaves can be eaten raw or usually cooked first. Their stems and leaves emit an unpleasant odor. The smell we can feel when we stand near to the plant. And it will increase sharply when we squeeze the leaves. When it becomes food, an unpleasant odor will be felt on the breath and when farting.

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By Muryanto Paiman, ago
natural first aid

Natural First Aid For The Nettle Sting

Natural first aid if you get stung by stinging nettle is needed.  The treatment is to ease the symptom and the burn sensation.  There are many local wisdoms of natural remedies from local peoples.  They know exactly the dangers of the stinging nettle.  From generation to generation, they learn how to handle and minimize the risk while in the forest.

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By Muryanto Paiman, ago
marasi the miracle fruit

Marasi The Miracle Fruit | Turning Sour Taste Into Sweet | One Of The Indonesian Native Species

Marasi is the miracle fruit of Indonesia. Is it possible lemon becomes sweet without sugar? When we eat Marasi (Curculigo latifolia) fruits just before we eat lemon, we will taste the sweet lemon. No matter how sour it is, your lemon will be sweet.  That is why we called it miracle fruit.

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By Muryanto Paiman, ago