Normal Name : Dark Face General/Pecah Beling. A mature plant may grow up to a height of 2 m. The leaves can also be boiled to yield an infusion. Strobilanthes crispus (L.) Blume, locally known in Malaysia as âPecah kacaâ or âJin batuâ, has been traditionally used for treatment of various ailments including cancer.We previously demonstrated that a standardized bioactive subfraction of S. crispus, termed as F3, possessed potent anticancer effects in both in vitro and in vivo breast cancer models. How to Use Strobilanthes Crispus. Of course, I have it in my school's herb garden. Close-up of the flowers of a plant growing at the Botanical Garden, Hong Kong. Knowing that you are a gardening lovers. The changes of body weight were not significantly different in either . We previously demonstrated that a standardized bioactive subfraction of S. crispus, termed as F3, possessed potent anticancer effects in both in vitro and in vivo breast cancer ⦠I have this plant in the Cg and this bush was grown from stem cuttings a couple of months back. Strobilanthes crispus leaves grown in three different locations in Malaysia [Kelantan (North-east), Selangor (Central), and Penang (North)], were ⦠2010 Apr. By Val Bourne 17 October 2008 ⢠00:01 am . http://www.geocities.com/n_s_wong/06121102.htm, http://www.greenculturesg.com/articles/jan06/blackfacegeneral.htm, http://www.freewebs.com/strobilanthescrispus/. Strobilanthes crispus leaves also contained high amount of crude fiber (13.9%), which was comparable to Yerbamate (15.5%) and also within the range reported for green tea (9â15%). Strobilanthes crispus is a well-known herb in Malaysia with various pharmaceutical properties. Photograph by: Kai Yan, Joseph Wong. DISCRIPTION:-Biological name:- Strobilanthes crispa. Family :- Acanthaceae. This study evaluated four different doses of Strobilanthes crispa juice (700, 2100, ... All rats showed normal growth and appeared to be active and healthy with no signs of gross toxicity, adverse pharmacological effect or abnormal behaviour during the 14 day post-treatment observation period. Quite a number of my Chinese neighbours also grow it in their gardens. METHODS: Strobilanthes crispus leaves grown in three different locations in Malaysia [Kelantan (North-east), Selangor (Central), and ⦠They are really "gifted" by the God for the benefits and health of mankind. Scientific Name : Strobilanthes Crispus. Strobilanthes anisophyllus - goldfussia. For a person who is very interested in herbs, this plant has a lot of medicinal values. The S. crispus is reported to be traditionally consumed by orang asli in Kampung Bawong, Perak of West Malaysia to enhance the immune system (Samuel et al., 2010). Locally, it is known by its Chinese name, Black Face General. This plant are used in medicinal and to treat a variety of ailments in the various traditional systems of medicine. Malaysian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Supplement No. This plant requires at least 5 to 6 hours of sunlight and would strive better in a outdoor environment. Plants grown indoors will generally bloom in the winter, but you may prefer to pinch them off and develop a fuller plant instead. Strobilanthes crispus are masticated and swallowed. Hidden Valley Hibiscus - Exotic, Tropical Hibiscus Hybrids. The plants contained high amount of mineral content and vitamin C, B1 and B2. Strobilanthes crispus or also known as Pecah Beling is a medicinal plant of Acanthaceae family widely used for treatment of various ailments and boosting immune systems (Sunarto, 1997). Ethnopharmacological relevance. It is a rare ornamental plant which empirically have different efficacy as anti-cancer, anti-hypertensive, anti kidney stones, anti-hepatitis, and haemorrhoid.