| Abstract |
Dabai Green Pad is invented using the seeds of dabai (Canarium
odontophyllum Miq.) fruit. The flesh and nut of dabai fruit is eaten for its
many nutritional properties. However, the seed is usually thrown away by
some who only favored the creamy flesh. As to date and to our knowledge,
no literature exists on the use of dabai seeds as flooring mat or any pad.
Pads or mats that are sold in the market are usually made of synthetic
materials, expensive, and with no real health benefits to human. As an
alternative natural green solution that is non-toxic, the dabai seeds are
skillfully woven into mat or skillfully cemented into pad that are both durable
and comfortable. Long-lasting three angled shape of dabai seed provides
flexibility and variety to surface gradient texture of pads and mats. The Pad
can be used indoor as an exercise flooring mat for total body and feet
massage or relaxation pad. It can also be placed outdoor and functioned as
health walk-path therapy. The use of dabai seeds as natural pad is an
innovative approach to integrate the environment and human health, and it
is affordable for everyone. Since dabai is largely grown in Sarawak and
Sabah, this economical Green Pad has great potential to be commercialized
in the near future as part of small medium enterprise in Borneo region. |