Clerodendrum minahassae Teijsm.& Binn.

Daun leilem (Clerodendrum minahassae) is a shrub up to 1-6 meters tall of the Lamiaceae family, native to the Minahasa region and also distributed in Malaysia and the Philippines. Its leaves are a signature seasoning in Manado meat dishes as well as traditional medicine, besides being planted as a living yard fence. Daun leilem is also believed to be antidiabetic and to help lower the risk of coronary heart disease.

Grows at varying elevations of 1-1,324 m above sea level. In Tomohon at elevations of 700-800 m above sea level and Kauditan at 0-240 m above sea level. Requires full sunlight, good drainage, moist soil.

• Stem round, woody, can reach a diameter of 7.5 cm.
• Leaves elliptical, dark green in color, glossy, slightly astringent and somewhat bitter taste.
• Flowers tubular arranged in small clusters near the stem tip, narrow long tube, and there are 5 linear lobes drooping downward.

• Propagated generatively (seed) and vegetatively (stem cuttings and offset separation).
• Natural pollination with the help of insects as pollinators.

Alkaloid, saponin, flavonoid, steroid, phenol, terpenoid.

Natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and cancer, remedy for stomach ache, worms, remedy for canker sores, boosts immunity and body stamina, treats lung disease.

• Take leilem leaves, wash thoroughly and drain.
• Dry the leaves in the sun for several days until completely dry.
• Store in an airtight plastic bag.

Leilem (Manado), Deilem (Bali), Silakurung (South Sulawesi).