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

Showing posts with label Fragrant. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Michelia champaca Linn.

 
Michelia champaka Linn.:

    * Family: Magnoliaceae
    * Genus: Michelia
    * Species: M. champaka
    * Local Name: Cempaka, Cempaka kuning, Cempaka koneng

Michelia champaka is Magnoliaceae family member.  This tree with height 15-25m with fragrant yellow flower is known as medicinal and cosmetical purposes herb.It may be found in Java and Sumatra in marshy forest at ~1200m alt. Many herbal cosmetic producers use this Michelia champaka flowers for their perfume products that is believed that the fragrant of  Michelia champaka will bring joy and harmony to the users. While the seeds are used for anti-fever jamu.

Medicinal Properties:

* Flower: anti-spasmodic; Cholic treatment
* Flower: analgesic
* Flower: cosmetic; reduce cellulitis
* Seed: anti-fever