Aromatic plants are
plants with a pleasant and characteristic fragrance. The fragrance of these
plants is carried in the essential oil fraction. Scientific researches show
that essential oils from different types of aromatic plants possess beneficial
therapeutic values. Nowadays, essential oils replace synthetic chemical
substances to be added into various products such as soap, shampoo and others.
It is also widely used in cosmetic and spa industries. Besides, aromatics
plants, usually in dried forms, are used as spices for enhancing piquancy of
food and beverages.
With the rising
demand in herbal products, consumer concerns over the issues of safety and
quality of raw materials and finished products are also increasing.
60sen ·
Kesum ( Poligonum minus )
Kesum is traditional consumed raw as ulam, or used as ingredient in Laksa Penang and Asam Pedas. As a natural
source of aliphatic aldehyde, kesum
oil is believed to have high potential in flavour and fragrant industries.
RM1 ·
Pudina / Peppermint ( Mentha piperita )
The leaves of fresh
peppermint have a warm, fresh, aromatic, sweet flavor with a cool aftertaste. It is used in teas, beverages, jelliew,
syrups, candies, and ice creams.
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MS RM5 · Kaffir Lime ( Citrus hystrix )
The Miniature Sheet, is very extraordinary it produce the refreshing scent of kaffir lime when scratched. This special stamp was produced in the Netherlands and was the first of its kind produced by Pos Malaysia.
The kaffir lime’s leaves are widely used in cooking, especially tom yum. The compound responsible for the characteristic aroma is citronellal.
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FDC
· Bunga Kantan ( Etlingera elatior )
The showy pink flower, for its floral
fragrance, is an important ingredient in
Laksa. Chlorogenic acid ( CGA )
extracted from the leaves are used as a food additive in coffee and chewing
gum.
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Folder · Pegaga ( Centella asiatica ) & Selasih ( Oncimum basilicum thyrsiflora )
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Pegaga is a
faintly-scented herb normally consumed as ulam,
made into tonic to ‘cool’ down body.
Selasih is mostly
used in Thai cuisine, especially green curry. The leaves is fragrant, sweet with a slight
bitter taste.
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Technical Details
Date of Issue 24-May-2012
Stamps
Stamp Value : 60sen
& RM1
Sheet Content : 20
Stamps
Stamp Size : 40.6mm x 29.8mm
Miniature Sheet
(Fragrant when scratched)
Value : RM5
Miniature Sheet Size : 120mm x 80mm
Stamp Size in Miniature Sheet : 29.8mm x 40.6mm
Perforation : 14
Paper : Special Security Stamp Paper
Printing Process : Litography
Printer : Joh. Eschede’ Stamps B.V.
Stamp Designer : World Communications Network Resources (M) Sdn
Bhd
First Day Cover
50sen
Folder
RM5.50
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