Source: https://www.herbcottage.com.au/sambung-nyawa.html
Botanical Name: Gynura procumbens
Other names this plant goes by are Sambung nyawa ‘life extender’ , Daun Dewa, Akar Sebiak, Kelemai Merah, Bai Bing Ca. A fleshy perennial plant, growing to a height of approx. 80cm with yellow/orange thistle like flowers. The branches can be trimmed to make the plant bushy or you can stake the stems. The young leaves and shoots can be eaten fresh in salads or added to rice or noodle dishes. You can cook like spinach, sauté in butter or oil and a little garlic or add to soups or stews. Sambung has many medicinal uses including being useful for regulating blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol and to treat high blood pressure as well as inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. It is also a useful forage plant for poultry.
An alternative source of Sambung Nyawa is All Rare Herbs : https://www.allrareherbs.com.au/product/sambung-plant/
Very interested in securing couple plants and supply of leaves etc as I am currently challenged with a stomach malignancy.
Soon to do surgery!
Early response appreciated.
Hi Lucas
I have a plant which I think is Sambung. So do quite a few other members of Permaculture Noosa.
However since I’m not 100% sure, and your need concerns your health, I recommend that you source your material from a professional nursery such as All Rare Herbs. Here is a link to the website: https://www.allrareherbs.com.au/product/sambung-plant/
I will also publish your request on the website in case any other reader is able to assist.