Misai Kucing (java tea) plant is a flowery plant which is usually planted as a decoration plant. Recently, this herb is used as the agricultural activity for the people of Kampung Sungai Dua Besar. Mainly, every parts of this plant are used for medication. Its leaves can be used as medicinal herbs for treating diabetes. This is because once dried the leaves becomes diuretic and can help in eliminating excess uric acid from the human body. The stems of the Misai Kucing plant can be recycled and used as organic fertilizers.
An entrepreneur in herbs cultivation at Kampung Sungai Dua Besar is now waiting for approval from the Malaysia Organic Scheme (SOM) in order to market their herbs product. The herbs cultivation project of Kampung Sungai Dua Besar is one of the government’s efforts at stabilising agricultural sector through enhancing productivity and competitiveness in the ever competitive and globalised business world. |