Umi says her books 'Di Laman Herba' and 'Herba Selangor Warisan Rahsia Bonda' were written to introduce herbs to young children and encourage the concept of a community garden respectively. Photo: The Star/Zhafaran Nasib
Sitting on the wooden swing tied to a tree branch near the edge of the jungle in Penang, the little girl relished the tickling of the pegaga (a local herb) beneath her feet. It is a warm memory and one filled with wonder.
At that time, little Umi didn’t understand why her parents loved to eat pegaga, which was so bitter.
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