Date of Award

1-1-2013

Thesis Type

masters

Document Type

Thesis

Divisions

medic

Department

Faculty of Medicine

Institution

Universiti Malaya

Abstract

Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) deWit (Leguminosae) also known as 'Petang Belalai' is a fast growing shrub or tree found in tropical and subtropical areas. Its fruit has been consumed as food by people in Malaysia, Thailand, Philipines, Indonesia and Mexico. In Indonesia and Mexico the fruits have been used to treat diabetes.

Note

Dissertation (M.A.) – Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 2013.

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