
Malaysia is among the world’s top 12 hotspots in the field of biodiversity. Located within the tropical belt, it is richly endowed with a profusion of diverse Flora which potentially may have immense benefits to future generations. Recent scientifically accepted ethno-botanical studies suggest that at least 20% of the estimated 12,000 higher plant species may possess either medicinal or therapeutic properties. With Malaysia’s richly abundant natural tropical rainforest, the opportunity exists to identify, catalogue and study the vast number of indigenous flora at our own doorsteps, uncovering their hidden secrets. The screening, analysis and processing of native Flora has already been successfully carried out on Tongkat Ali ( Eurycoma Lingifolia ), Misai Kucing ( Orthosiphon Staminues ) and Kacip Fatimah ( Labisia Pumila ) . Vanilla, although not an indigenous species to Malaysia, is potentially a rewarding addition to this rich and varied natural environment.




















