Among the 17 species, four are in the Daisy family (Asteraceae or Compositae), with leaves that are considered to alleviate intestinal inflammation (Hareuga or Beggar’s tick), nausea (Kenikir or King’s salad), elevated blood pressure (Sambung nyawa or Longevity spinach) and inflammation as well as body odor (Beluntas or Indian camphorweed).

Another two species in the Solanum family provide small, green or black berries (black when ripe). These are Leuncah (Black nightshade), a dwarf eggplant that alleviates eye trouble and Takokak (Turkey berry), a bigger berry that alleviates diabetes and prostatitis but may raise blood pressure.

Binahong leaves, which grow on vines, have remarkable success for wound healing when applied as a poultice, although the plant, which originated in South America, is considered invasive. The leaf of the Rasamala tree, a very tall endemic tree, is prized for alleviating diarrhea. Daun kemanggi (American basil) and Pohpohan (Melastone Clearweed) both alleviate cough.

Walang is a long leaf growing on a dwarf plant that is not much eaten in West Java but is prized by the inhabitants of Banten (who are also Sundanese) as well as in Thailand. It is considered to alleviate high blood pressure and impotence. Kelor (Moringa) leaves grow on a small tree and are believed to stimulate metabolism, providing a boost for weight reduction.

Reundeu is considered a diuretic that stimulates urine, while Kedongdong Laut (Ming Aralia) alleviates body odor. Daun ginseng (Fame flower) alleviates aches, especially backache, while Ki Nangsi stimulates appetite. Peterseli (parsley) alleviates cough, fever and diabetes.