Abstract:Mikania micrantha Kunth (Asteraceae) or locally known as "Selaput tunggul" is a perennial creeping vine that widely used by local practitioners for treatment or prevention of various diseases. In Malaysia, M. micrantha is consumed as a juice (by boiling in hot water) as an alternative to reduce cholesterol, high blood pressure, and glucose. Hyperlipidemia is defined as increased blood cholesterol, triglycerides or both, while hypertension is defined as persistent elevation of systolic (> 140 mmHg) and diastoli… Show more
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