Kacip Fatimah (Labisia Pumila)
Kacip Fatimah is traditionally used to maintain a healthy female reproductive system, to help tighten and lubricate, and to enhance sexual function. Kacip Fatimah is rich in phytoestrogen and isoflavones, that may ease menopausal symptoms. Oak Gall is rich in antioxidants and is traditionally used as postpartum care to tighten the reproductive system.
In Malaysia, Labisia pumila is popularly known locally as “Selusuh Fatimah” (literally Fatimah’s childbirth medicine) and “Kacip Fatimah” (Fatimah’s betel scissors). The Labisia pumila roots were found to contain a benzoquinone derivative and mixture of resorcinol derivatives. Based on partial characterizations of some isolated compounds, a pelagonidin derivative and long alkenyl chain were suggested to be present.
