Pandanus amaryllifolius is atropical plant which is commonly known as pandan leaves and is used widely in Southeast Asian cooking as a flavoring. The characteristic aroma of pandan is caused by an aroma compound which may give white bread and jasmine rice their smell. The leaves are used dither fresh or dried. The leaves are sometimes steeped in coconut milk which is then added to the dish. The leaves are also used as a flavoring for desserts such as pandan cake and sweet beverages. Pandanus amaryllifolius has a number of local medicinal uses. Leaf extracts have been used to reduce fever relieve indigestion and flatulence and as a caedio-tonic.