SEA CUCUMBER (GAMAT)
Sea Cucumber (Gamat)are marine invertebrates (boneless) living in benthic and
deep sea areas. Sea cucumbers cover 90% of the seabed biomass, thus they are an important
component of the marine ecosystem. The total number of sea cucumber species is estimated to
exceed 1500 with new species being discussed every year thus proving that the ability of
humans to explore the secrets of nature is actually very limited as Allah
"Say (O Muhammad): "If all kinds of oceans were used as ink to write the words of my Lord,
of course the ocean would dry up before the words of my Lord ran out, even if We added an
ocean comparable to it, as a help" - ( Surah Al-Kahfi: 109).
According to Prof. Ridzwan Hashim, various local names for Malaysian sea cucumber
have been given according to local ethnic groups, such as bat, balat (Sabah), trepang
(Indonesia), brunok, hoi-sum (Chinese) or gamat (Malays). The Portuguese call sea cucumber
as beche-de-mer. The shape, size and color of sea cucumbers are various and depend on the
species.
For the coastal residents of Peninsular Malaysia, the sea cucumber species Stichopus horrens
(2012) or more recently Stichopus variegatus from the Genus Stichopus is better known as the
'gold sea cucumber(gamat)' because of its body color which sometimes looks like a golden cob in
the water. This species of sea cucumber is the most famous species among traditional medicine
practitioners as a source of medicines in traditional treatment. Sea cucumber of this species is
only eaten to treat an internal disease. However, it must be understood here, Sea cucumbers
are sea cucumbers and not all sea cucumbers are sea cucumbers!

In fact, the story about sea cucumber is told in the Al Quran:

Sea Cucumber (Gamat)
Sea Cucumber(Gamat) gets its food from the essence of the soil which is the nutrient found in the sand at
the bottom of the ocean by sucking the sand into its mouth. Through the process of osmosis,
all the nutrients found in the soil are absorbed into the sea cucumber's body. Then, the
scum was removed from the sea cucumber's body to become "fertilizer" for other creatures on
the ground at the bottom of the ocean. That's why, if you get an original sea cucumber, when
you split its body, you will find that there are grains of sea sand in its body. That's why
sea cucumber is very rich in soil essence. It is the only seafood that has zero cholesterol.
Today we see why humans often get sick and many diseases exist because we eat less food
than the essence of the earth. This is told in the Al-Quran about the origin of human
existence which is derived from the essence of the earth.
Since several hundred years ago, the Malay community has been using sea cucumber as a
multi-purpose medicine and health food to prevent disease, stay healthy and fit. According
to the Legend of Langkawi, Puteri Mahsuri used sea cucumber for internal and external
health. The famous Chinese Medicine book also records the greatness and effectiveness
of sea cucumber similar to "Ginseng" from the sea.
The total number of sea cucumber species (types) is estimated at 1100 species worldwide.
In Malaysian waters, there are more than 43 types of sea cucumber on beaches such as Langkawi,
Pangkor, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak. But there are only 4 types of sea cucumber that are safe
without side effects to eat and use as a source of traditional medicine.
The color of the sea cucumber is various, usually mixed; gray, black, brown, white with
hotam spots and so on. In fact, the species with the highest medical value, nutritious and
high quality is the golden yellow sea cucumber which is the golden sea cucumber (scientific
name is Stichopus horrens (2012) formerly known as Stichopus hermanii).
Various studies have been conducted in the United States, Australia, Japan and Korea to
identify the medical value and miracle of sea cucumber. It helps people overcome high blood
pressure problems, asthma, rheumatism, wounds, diabetes and many others.
Sea Cucumber (Gamat) "Malaria's new weapon", a study by London researchers as reported in
The Star newspaper, December 24, 2007, Monday.


Local scientists also undergo various studies on this mysterious sea cucumber such as the
following 2 institutions:

The effectiveness of sea cucumber (Stichopus variegatus) against the following
diseases / conditions:
- Shrinking the uterus. (Good for postpartum women)
- Cardiovascular (blood vessels) Normalizes blood pressure to a normal level
- Wound healing Anti-bacterial (personal hygiene, especially for women who suffer from vaginal discharge)



- Stimulates skin beauty
- Improve blood circulation
- Strengthens the structure, softens and slows down the aging process on the skin.
In other words, it is the SECRET OF YOUTH.
4.It is also good for postpartum women, helping to heal surgical wounds and restore the function of the reproductive system. In Gamat there is a substance called Serine that helps heal wounds, especially after childbirth. Its serine content is 2.5 times higher than haruan fish. In addition, gamat is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and bioactive compounds that are good for wound healing.The effect of the wound on the part can be rejoined without leaving a scar and dries faster.
5.For mothers who have just given birth, it is good to increase the content of body milk and it contains high Omega-3 for the development of the baby’s brain and baby’s growth.
The TV3 program aired "Health and Beauty Secrets from the East - Sea Cucumber(Gamat)"
in 2007. According to him, this secret has been passed down from generation to generation
by the ancestors among the Malay community until now. Massaging using sea cucumber (Gamat)oil
and the practice of eating sea cucumber(Gamat) is believed to heal internal wounds, in addition
to giving a slim and beautiful body to a mother after giving birth. Massaging the
hair with sea cucumber(Gamat) oil can also strengthen the hair structure and make the hair
healthy. Continuous use of sea cucumber(Gamat)face products allows the face to become smooth,
soft and beautiful.