Epipremnum pinnatum L. Engl.

Dragon's tail (Epipremnum pinnatum) is an epiphytic climbing plant 5-50 meters long of the Araceae family, native to the Himalayan region and spreading as far as Australia. Its uniquely perforated leaf shape makes it a popular ornamental in many homes. Traditionally, this plant is also believed to lower cholesterol, relieve rheumatism, and speed the healing of skin wounds.

Generally grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Easily found in disturbed forests, roadsides, secondary and primary forests at elevations up to 350 m above sea level. Grows in various soil types including sandy loam and loam, pH ranging from 4-6, requiring adequate shade such as beneath trees.

• Roots attach to their support and have aerial roots.
• Stem green, round, and jointed.
• Leaves large, broad, with lobes deeper than half the length of their 7-12 veins, pointed tip resembling a dragon's tail, green.

Not yet widely cultivated commercially. Generally propagated vegetatively (stem cuttings, and layering). 

Alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, steroids/triterpenoids, glycosides, benzenoids.

Lowers cholesterol; relieves rheumatism and cough; addresses skin infections and inflammation; has epithelializing (wound-healing), anticancer, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antihypertensive activity.

• Prepare the plant material (leaves), then wash thoroughly under running water.
• Cut the leaves into small pieces, then dry by air-drying in an open space without direct sunlight.
• Once dry, grind the leaves into a powder.
• Store in a clean, closed container.

Samblung (Bali), Jalu mampang (Java), Lolo munding (Sunda), Tapanawa tairis.