Many communities in Peninsular Malaysia claim the benefit of Rafflesia in traditional medicinal practices. In my experience, this is not so in Sarawak. People of Sarawak do not seems to be aware of their uses. It is also noted in many publication that the use is prevalent amongst Javanese and this was spread to other parts of SEA when they migrated and settled among local communities. Illegal harvesting of Rafflesia in Sarawak carries heavy penalty and many locals would not dare to take Rafflesia from the wild in Sarawak
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