Supporting Small Farmers in Borneo
We proudly support small farmers in Borneo. It is indeed these communities in remote villages that are helping to protect nature in Borneo. By supporting their work, we too can play an active role in keeping Borneo wild!
We are looking for wholesalers or retail partners in the US, Canada and Europe. Both bulk package and retail ready packaging is available. Suggested minimums are by shipment of 20 kilos and can be an assortment of products. Smaller shipments are acceptable but the cost of shipping will be high. Please allow up to 3 months to process your order. For the most part, these products are gathered from forests as you order them.
For more information and costs on these unique Borneo products, please contact us. Together, we can keep Borneo wild!
We are looking for wholesalers or retail partners in the US, Canada and Europe. Both bulk package and retail ready packaging is available. Suggested minimums are by shipment of 20 kilos and can be an assortment of products. Smaller shipments are acceptable but the cost of shipping will be high. Please allow up to 3 months to process your order. For the most part, these products are gathered from forests as you order them.
For more information and costs on these unique Borneo products, please contact us. Together, we can keep Borneo wild!
Mahkota dewa/ God's Crown
Mahkota dewa is also popuularly known as God's Crown.
The traditional use of the fruit is as a health booster as it contains many beneficial nutrients which help the body obtain optimal health.
Our source is from Long Banga village, in the Heart of Borneo where villagers have used mahkota dewa teas as traditional medicine.
More information on mahkota dewa can be found on this link
The traditional use of the fruit is as a health booster as it contains many beneficial nutrients which help the body obtain optimal health.
Our source is from Long Banga village, in the Heart of Borneo where villagers have used mahkota dewa teas as traditional medicine.
More information on mahkota dewa can be found on this link
Misai kucing ( Orthosiphon stamineus Benth)
Misai kucing ( Orthosiphon stamineus Benth) is a medicinal herb belonging to the family Lamiaceae, grown in Southeast Asia.
Traditionally leaves of this plant have been used as diuretic, and to treat rheumatism, abdominal pain, kidney and bladder inflammation, edema and gout.
More information on misai kucing can be found on this link
Traditionally leaves of this plant have been used as diuretic, and to treat rheumatism, abdominal pain, kidney and bladder inflammation, edema and gout.
More information on misai kucing can be found on this link
Organic White Pepper from West Kalimantan
DM Farms in Bengkayang district, West Kalimantan is about 3 hectares with one hectare of mature white pepper( piper nigrum L.) The farm is maintained by villagers from the area who help with farm maintenance and harvesting by hand.
Farming techniques are organic with no harmful chemicals used. This farmer is looking forward to enquries from food connoiseurs that appreciate how great quality white pepper can make the best dishes amazing.
DM Farms in Bengkayang district, West Kalimantan is about 3 hectares with one hectare of mature white pepper( piper nigrum L.) The farm is maintained by villagers from the area who help with farm maintenance and harvesting by hand.
Farming techniques are organic with no harmful chemicals used. This farmer is looking forward to enquries from food connoiseurs that appreciate how great quality white pepper can make the best dishes amazing.
Wild Borneo Pepper/ Litsea cubeba.
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Litsea cubeba, also known as "May chang" for the Asian variety, from Borneo has a more citrusy flavor. It's traditional use in Borneo is to boost energy to fight fatigue. The berries are commonly added to soups and stews for flavoring or boiled straight up as a tea.
The essential oils from Litsea cubeba from the Asian variety are more common but until our village farmers can extract the oil themselves, we will stock only the berries. More information on Litsea cubeba can be found here. Available soon for ordering |
Jerangau merah/ Boesenbergia stenophylla
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Jerangau merah scientific name Boesenbergia stenophylla is a very rare ginger plant that is found in higher altitudes in the highlands of Borneo.
The traditional use of jerangau merah in Borneo is to treat all sorts of stomach disorders including bloating, excessive gas and indigestion. More information on this sought after ginger can be found here. Available soon for ordering |
