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Acknowledgements We would like to acknowledge the Institute of Tropical Biodiversity and
Sustainable Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. This research was supported by the
Ministry of Higher Education, Trans Disciplinary Research Grant Scheme (TRGS/2015/59373)
led by M.T. Abdullah. Many thanks to Department of Orang Asli Development (Jabatan Kemajuan
Orang Asli, JAKOA), Terengganu State Park Management Council, Forestry Department,
KETENGAH and villagers of Kampung Sungai Berua for their cooperation and sharing of the
traditional knowledge.
Table 4 List of animals used for medicine
Scientific name Common name Uses
Part used Mode Of uses
Emydidae
Trachemys
scripta
Red-eared slider To treat internal
pain.
Black
stone
The black stone is
boiled with water. The
water is then drunk.
Pythonidae
Python
reticulatus
Reticulated
python
Relieves heat in the
body and fever.
Gall
bladder
The gall bladder can be
eaten raw or cooked
until it becomes
golden brown.
Elapidae
Ophiophagus
hannah
King cobra
Treat venomous
bites.
Snake’s
venom
The snake’s venom
is applied on the
affected area.
Rallidae
Amaurornis
phoenicurus
Waterhen
Gives energy.
Meat
The meat is grilled
and consumed.
Bucerotidae
Rhinoplax vigil Helmeted
hornbill
To treat internal pain
and also used as an
antidote.
Beak
The beak is scraped
and mixed with boiling
water. The water then
is drunk.
Manidae
Manis javanica Sunda pangolin Prevents illnesses
caused by bad
weather.
Scales and
claws
The pangolin scales or
claws are used as a
necklace, aided with
a spell.
Sciuridae
Callosciurus
notatus
Plaintain
squirrel
Relieves heat in the
body and maintain
health and vitality.
Black
stone
The black stone is
boiled with water. The
water is then drunk.
Hystricidae
Hystrix
brachyura
Porcupine
To treat various
illnesses.
Black
stone
The stone is soaked
in water. The water is
then drunk.
Ethnozoological Survey of the Orang Asli of Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia
Acknowledgements We would like to acknowledge the Institute of Tropical Biodiversity and
Sustainable Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. This research was supported by the
Ministry of Higher Education, Trans Disciplinary Research Grant Scheme (TRGS/2015/59373)
led by M.T. Abdullah. Many thanks to Department of Orang Asli Development (Jabatan Kemajuan
Orang Asli, JAKOA), Terengganu State Park Management Council, Forestry Department,
KETENGAH and villagers of Kampung Sungai Berua for their cooperation and sharing of the
traditional knowledge.
Table 4 List of animals used for medicine
Scientific name Common name Uses
Part used Mode Of uses
Emydidae
Trachemys
scripta
Red-eared slider To treat internal
pain.
Black
stone
The black stone is
boiled with water. The
water is then drunk.
Pythonidae
Python
reticulatus
Reticulated
python
Relieves heat in the
body and fever.
Gall
bladder
The gall bladder can be
eaten raw or cooked
until it becomes
golden brown.
Elapidae
Ophiophagus
hannah
King cobra
Treat venomous
bites.
Snake’s
venom
The snake’s venom
is applied on the
affected area.
Rallidae
Amaurornis
phoenicurus
Waterhen
Gives energy.
Meat
The meat is grilled
and consumed.
Bucerotidae
Rhinoplax vigil Helmeted
hornbill
To treat internal pain
and also used as an
antidote.
Beak
The beak is scraped
and mixed with boiling
water. The water then
is drunk.
Manidae
Manis javanica Sunda pangolin Prevents illnesses
caused by bad
weather.
Scales and
claws
The pangolin scales or
claws are used as a
necklace, aided with
a spell.
Sciuridae
Callosciurus
notatus
Plaintain
squirrel
Relieves heat in the
body and maintain
health and vitality.
Black
stone
The black stone is
boiled with water. The
water is then drunk.
Hystricidae
Hystrix
brachyura
Porcupine
To treat various
illnesses.
Black
stone
The stone is soaked
in water. The water is
then drunk.
Ethnozoological Survey of the Orang Asli of Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia