What are the different uses for the pandan leaf?

Question

please help. i need to find out its other uses. what i know is that it can be used in cooking

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The medicinal uses for this tree are as follows: The entire plant is used as a diuretic, the roots have anti-diabetic properties, and the leaves are used for treating diseases of the skin.

In cooking, the leaf is used in making grass green Pandan cake which is similar to the American sponge cake. The Pandan leaf has also been used in rice and making different type of curries.

Strips of the leaves are used in making woven baskets, which are used to serve rice or other food items.

Mid-eastern Indians use the flower of this plant in making perfume as well as desserts and sweets.

For festive holidays and ceremonies, Pandan is used with the essences of rose to flavor spicy rice dishes such as biryani.