Mas Cotek:- Ficus Deltoidea.Other Names:- Serapat, sempit-sempit, agoluran (Sabah), tabat barito ( Indonesia), Mistletoe fig ( English)Parts used:- Leaves, fruits, stems and rootsMas Cotek plants grow wild in the eastern peninsular Malaysia and it is popular among traditional medical practitioners. The trees can be found in the jungle in Kelantan, Terengganu, Sabah, Sarawak and Kalimantan. In its natural state the tree live-in support of the bigger trees to receive the required sun light. It can also be found in between tree stems and large rocks which are exposed to an appropriate amount of sun.. Morfologi Characteristics Mas Cotek can grow 2-3 m high and normally grows up to 2 m after planting for 8 month in the farm. The different shapes of the leaves represents different variety some having rounded shape and also elongated egg shape. The color at the top of the leaf is shining green while under it, the surface color is golden yellow with black spots in between the leaf veins ( v shaped).Mas Cotek plant species are male and female. The leaves of female species are big round in shape while the male species are small, round and long in shape. Traditional PracticesAmong the traditional practices, Mas Cotek has been used for regulating blood pressure, increasing and recovering sexual desire, womb contraction after delivery, reducing cholesterol, reducing blood sugar level, treatment to migraine, toxin removal, delay menopause, nausea, joints pains, piles pain and improving blood circulation.
Mas Cotek Cultivation
Soil Condition and Environment
Mas Cotek requires structured soil condition and good drainage characteristics. The plant usually needs minimal amount of water but in dry weather condition adequate supply of water will be necessary.
Planting
By adopting good farming practice, Raza Bio manages the Mas Cotek plantation in a chemical free environment.
Best approach in planting Mas Cotek on large scale farm is to adopt the plantation in stages. Propagation of new plants are carried out using stem cuttings to preserve the original plant breed; it’s algorithm and it’s fingerprint. The young stems are transferred to the farm after a duration of 7-8 weeks in the nursery.
The optimum planting density is 4,200 plants per hectare. The plants are normally spaced 1.2 meters apart and 2 meters in between rows.. Mas Cotek plants are normally grown inside poly bags and shredded coconut husk are used as the plant media. Such practices will significantly reduce the trees exposed to nematode worms from attacking the plant roots ( a common type of disease to Mas Cotek )
Organic fertilizers are given initially and for every 6 months thereafter.
Regular weeding control is very important. Plastic sheets are used to give the plants adequate cover from competing weeds. and to ensure adequate moisture retention to the soil.
Harvesting
The leaves and fruits are harvested after planting for 6 month and continues for the following 4-5 months onwards. The harvested herbs are given proper drying process and to the natural sunlight. The herbs are dried to an optimum moisture content of 10-15%.
Mas Cotek Cultivation
Soil Condition and Environment
Mas Cotek requires structured soil condition and good drainage characteristics. The plant usually needs minimal amount of water but in dry weather condition adequate supply of water will be necessary.
Planting
By adopting good farming practice, Raza Bio manages the Mas Cotek plantation in a chemical free environment.
Best approach in planting Mas Cotek on large scale farm is to adopt the plantation in stages. Propagation of new plants are carried out using stem cuttings to preserve the original plant breed; it’s algorithm and it’s fingerprint. The young stems are transferred to the farm after a duration of 7-8 weeks in the nursery.
The optimum planting density is 4,200 plants per hectare. The plants are normally spaced 1.2 meters apart and 2 meters in between rows.. Mas Cotek plants are normally grown inside poly bags and shredded coconut husk are used as the plant media. Such practices will significantly reduce the trees exposed to nematode worms from attacking the plant roots ( a common type of disease to Mas Cotek )
Organic fertilizers are given initially and for every 6 months thereafter.
Regular weeding control is very important. Plastic sheets are used to give the plants adequate cover from competing weeds. and to ensure adequate moisture retention to the soil.
Harvesting
The leaves and fruits are harvested after planting for 6 month and continues for the following 4-5 months onwards. The harvested herbs are given proper drying process and to the natural sunlight. The herbs are dried to an optimum moisture content of 10-15%.
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