A filepic of a proud angler and his 4kg ikan haruan. This fish has long been reputed to help with wound healing.
The snakehead fish, more commonly known by its Malay name ikan haruan, has a reputation for promoting wound healing.
This is especially so among women who have just given birth, in particular those who have undergone a caesarean section.
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