Piper retrofractum Vahl

 

Piper retrofractum Vahl:



    * Family: Piperaceae

    * Genus: Paperomia

    * Species: P. retrofractum

    * Local Name: Cabe Jawa, Cabe panjang, Cabe jamu

Piper retrofractum Vahl is Piperaceae family member.  This herb known as one of Herbal Medicine powerful ingredient, it may be found in Java and Sumatra. Many Indonesia's Jamu formulas consist of this Retropiper. It has strong spicy-tasted, therefore, if you consume it directly, your tears should appear immediately and makes your eyes open widely.

Medicinal Properties:



* anti-spasmodic

* anti-diarrhea

* analgesic

* aphrodisiac

* tonic