Abstract:
Labisia pumila (Kacip fatimah) is a small woody plant well-known for uterine involution
among traditional practitioners. It is believed that the decoction of boiling Kacip fatimah
can fasten uterine involution processes post-partum and help mothers to regain their
strength after birth. This study was conducted to determine the effects of boiled Kacip
fatimah and petroleum-ether extraction of the plant on uterus, liver and kidney of nonpregnant
white rat. Petroleum-ether extract of Kacip fatimah was used for TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography) and Column Chromatography techniques. Under TLC, the most effective solvent system that formed clearly spot from roots and leaves were of 40% hexane and 60% dietil ether.
