Overview

• Rakus, a male Sumatran orangutan, treated his facial wound with Akar Kuning, a plant known for its medicinal properties.
• The incident, observed in Indonesia's Gunung Leuser National Park, marks a rare documented case of wildlife using natural remedies.
• Researchers suggest this behavior could reflect deep evolutionary connections in wound care between humans and primates.
• The plant used, Akar Kuning, has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties, aiding in quick and effective healing.
• This discovery adds to growing evidence of self-medication among animals, previously noted in other primates and bird species.