Plants have been used in traditional medicine worldwide and arise primarily from trial-and-error experiences. However, the local knowledge of medicinal plants remains poorly documented in the scientific literature and greatly threatened by urbanization. This study aimed to document ethnomedicinal knowledge of plants used for healthcare by the Javanese-Malay community in Kampung Parit Jelutong, Batu Pahat, Johor. Data about medicinal plants were collected by semi-structured interviews from 113 respondents and analyzed qualitatively. There were 112 species of plants (92 genera, 55 families) documented. Curcuma longa, Aloe vera, Annona muricata, and Citrus aurantifolia were among the highest frequently cited species. Fever, diabetes, and hypertension were the most common illness cured using herbal medicine. Decoction and drink were the most typical way of preparing the herbal medicine and mode of administration, respectively. This documentation effort plays an important role in preserving the cultural identity and exploring the value of local plants.

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