Date of Issue : 20 Jan 2015
Postmark : Kuala Lumpur
Denomination : RM3.00
Stamp Size : 40 mm x 50 mm
Paper : SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated
Printing Process : Lithography
A continuation to the earlier stamp issues on medicinal plants (Series I issued on 18 Jul 1998 and Series II issued on 11 Dec 2004), this third series of stamp issue continues to create awareness among the public on the various local species of plants which have medicinal properties. The miniature sheet of this stamp issue on medicinal plants features the Sabah Snake Grass, which has long been used in traditional medicine across Southeast Asia as an anti-inflammatory agent for treating insect and snake bites, as well as sore throat, gout, kidney problems, prostate inflammation and skin problems. Meanwhile, the regular stamps in this issue feature the Cat's Whiskers (Misai Kucing), Roselle and Andrographis (Hempedu Bumi) – click here to view the stamps.