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| Introduction | Logo Definition | Partner & Support |
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Women's
Health and Asian Traditional Medicine (WHAT Medicine) This is the first time in the world where the issues of women's health and Asian traditional medicine are addressed in one conference. Our logo captures the map of Asia and the two herbs used in Asia for the health of women. |
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The colours of herb, namely lilac and green are also the international colours of women's movement.
The Predominant colours of these two herbs - lilic and green - are also the colours of the international women's movement. |
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The
botanical name is Melastoma malabricum. It has been used as
a uterine tonic for hundreds of years in South East Asia.
It grows wildly in hill slopes and has a pretty lilac flower.
The
botanical name is Centella asiatica. An important herb known
all over Asia, the Latin name translates as "Star
of Asia". In Asian traditional medicine, it is used as
a skin repair agent and a memory enhancer and bran tonic.
The green leaves of C. Asiatic resemble half of a human brain.
In Malaysia, women prepare it as an ulam - a delicious
herbal salad - for the family's health.[ Text Only Version ]