BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): Damit Jahar’s stall in Tamu Kianggeh selling medicinal plants and parts from trees believed to be able to help ward off evil spirits, draws a large crowd. He believes passion should be the primary motivation for doing anything, otherwise, “it will not last long”, he said. Sticks and branches from Kayu Bidaram, Kayu Pinang Manaring and Kayu Tunjang Pipit Menolak Angin Akmar are very much in demand among Damit’s customers. On the other hand, sticks of Kayu Tunjang Pipit Angin is believed to be a remedy for bad air or wind. Damit also makes wooden bracelets mixing Kayu Bidara, Kayu Antu, Kayu Merungai and Limpanas, which he believes to have health benefits and also protects the wearer.
