Phyllanthus amarus
Other names: Retmet (Semai), Dukung anak
Commonly mistaken with the Semalu, this small herb is extremely lightweight and the thin green branches bear two rows of oval-shaped leaves, usually accompanied with tiny green coloured fruits on the middle of the stem. He went on to explain that traditionally, the roots of the plant are boiled in water bath and it can be used to treat jaundice in new born babies.
Scorodocarpus borneensis Becc.
Local names: Kulim
Kulim trees are tall and grow on the steep valleys of the forest. Raman casually plucked some of the leaves that were hanging on branches protruding in our direction. The aroma is especially memorable as it gives out a bit of spice and a lasting fragrance. Daun kulim is great for dishes that involve fish, this is to counter the stale smell of dead fish.
As part of Recalling Forgotten Tastes, Lisa of Kampung Pulau Kempas shared her Paeh Ikan Keli recipe — an Indigenous Temuan dish containing the use of Kulim which can be found here on Periuk.