Persicaria Odorata as a Potential Medicinal Plant-Mini Review

Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) is known as ‘traditional medicine’ and best described as natural health practice that is using natural sources such as plants and minerals to treat diseases. CAM has been widely used in general hospitals to overcome the illnesses such as infections and complications as well as to maintain the patient’s health. Persicaria odorata is one of the herbs that can be discovered. This potential herb is a common plant and well known locally as “daun kesum”. This plant commonly used in culinary and have various medicinal properties. The potential of this plant have been discovered by scientist such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer activities. From the previous study, this plant showed good pharmacological activities which is ability to develop a good pharmaceutical product in future especially in medical field.