Why don't we honour our nature ?

As a person who grew up in South East Asia, I still remember........ when I was kid my parents always told me to drink Curcuma (Curcuma xanthorhizza) or Turmeric (Curcuma longa) juice. They told me these bitter-taste juices would make good-health for me. That's all they said.

This blog is dedicated for any Medicinal Herbs especially Asian-originated herbs.

You can find many Asian-originated herbs on my blog and also please ask me if you have any question by leaving a comment. I'll be glad to answer as long as I can help.

Cheers

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.


Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.:

    * Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family)
    * Genus: Curcuma
    * Local Name: Temulawak, Koneng gede, Temo labak
    * Scientific Name: Curcuma xanthorrhiza

Curcuma xanthorrhiza is ginger family (Zingiberaceae) member. Cultivated in Java at 1800m alt, with pale yellow rhizome, reddish white and yellow flower; This strong fragrant and bitter medicinal herb is widely used in Indonesia for its effect. Almost all Indonesian Jamu consist of Temulawak.
 
I personally believe that this herb's rhizome is the most powerful herbal medicine in this country cause of its curcuminoid and essential oil combination.

Medicinal Properties:

* anti-oxidant;
* hepatoprotector;
* appetite stimulant;
* immunostimulator;
* anti: -viral, -bacterial effects

36 comments:

Karin said...
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The Muse said...

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WARSHOCK said...

hi friend..i'm trying to find similar plants here in the philippines that were featured in your posts, and i noticed some similarities. maybe a wee little difference in preparation. keep posting friend.

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dusty roads said...

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Juliarso said...

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Liudmila said...

I tryed to give curcuma to my husband but he felt bad after that.There are probably contro-indications for this plant.

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Tony said...

Ginger is one of my favourite herbs. I used to mix it with garlic and hot water when I had a cold. It tastes terrible but I found it affective

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gk said...
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jhonson wijaya said...

I'm from Indonesia,I already know of efficacy of ginger .. and I do not need to explain again:). nice post:)