The Benefits of Temulawak

 

 

THE BENEFITS OF 'TEMULAWAK'

 

What is 'Temulawak'?

Curcuma zanthorrhiza, known as temulawak, Java ginger, Javanese ginger, or Javanese turmeric is a plant species, belonging to the ginger family. It is known in Javanese as temulawak, in Sundanese as koneng gede and in Madurese as temu labak. The scientific name is sometimes written as Curcuma xanthorrhiza, but this is an orthographical variant.

This plant originated from Indonesia, more specifically from Java island, out of which it spread to several places in the biogeographical region Malesia. Currently, most of the temu lawak is cultivated in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Outside of South East Asia, cultivars may be found also in China, Indochina, Barbados, India, Japan, Korea, the United States and some countries in Europe.

 

 

So, What are The Benefits of 'Temulawak'?

1. Streamlining the Digestive Process

The high fiber content and temulawak in curcuma can help smooth the digestive process. The benefits of this one temulawak are suitable for those of you who have problems with difficulty defecating.

 

2. Increase Endurance

One of the benefits of the famous temuawak is that it can increase our immune system and avoid various diseases. To consume it, you can process temulawak into a drink by boiling it.

 

3. As Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Fungal

The benefits of temulawak that you can find are antibacterial and antifungal. The presence of xanthorrizol compounds in temulawak is quite effective in eradicating Staphylococcus and Salmonella bacteria.

 

4. Prevent Cancer

One of the benefits of temulawak for the next health is to prevent cancer. The high antioxidant content in temulawak is able to shrink cancer cells and prevent cancer from forming in the body.

 

5. Overcoming Inflammation

The anti-inflammatory compounds in temulawak bring benefits which can overcome inflammation. These compounds can inhibit the production of prostaglandin E2 which triggers inflammation due to wounds.

 

6. Helping the Body's Metabolic Process

This herbal medicine has the benefit of helping the body's metabolic processes. The benefits of temulawak are obtained from the presence of starch and turmerol and are very good for the body.

 

7. Increase Appetite

One of the well-known benefits of temulawak is that it can increase appetite. The essential content in temulawak is often used by people who lose their appetite, generally in children.

 

8. Overcoming Arthritis

Consuming temulawak is believed to relieve arthritis. Temulawak is believed to have the same properties as ibuprofen which is often given to osteoarthritis patients.

 

9. Lowers Cholesterol

Benefits of temulawak which is often used for health is to lower cholesterol. The high content of curcuma helps reduce bad cholesterol called low density lipoprotein (LDL).

 

10. Increase Stamina

Temulawak and ginger when consumed together will have good properties for stamina. Ginger and ginger are generally consumed by sportsmen to relieve the body from fatigue due to high physical activity.

 

11. Overcoming Colds

Flatulence due to colds is often not realized by the body. For that, consume temulawak whenever you catch a cold. Temulawak is able to overcome colds because of the pyridoxine content in these plants.

 

12. Good for Liver Health

Temulawak can function as a hepatoprotector that protects the liver from drug side effects. The benefits of temulawak for liver health are also accompanied by the ability to stimulate bile.

 

13. Helps Remove Toxins in the Body

The benefits of temulawak for health are to help remove body toxins. This is possible thanks to the Phelandren content present in these herbaceous plants.

 

14. Overcoming Acne

As mentioned above, temulawak has antibacterial properties. This content adds to the list of benefits of temulawak for the face. In this case, you can consume it or take temulawak juice as a mask to treat acne problems on your face.

 

15. Prevents Premature Aging

The benefits of temulawak for the face are preventing premature aging. The high content of essential oils makes temulawak suitable as a way to prevent premature aging of the face.

 

16. Smooth Facial Skin

Using temulawak as a way to smooth facial skin can really be too. This essential oil content is believed to be effective for making skin look smoother. The benefits of temulawak for the face make temulawak often used as the base ingredient for facial soap.

 

17. Remove Black Stains on the Face

The essential oil in temulawak is also able to treat black spots or blemishes on the face. Black spots usually arise due to increased melanin production due to UV rays.

 

18. Moisturizing Face

Dust and sunlight can dry out facial skin. In this case, you can also use temulawak, you know.

You can optimize the benefits of temulawak for your face in the form of a mask mixed with olive oil and egg yolk.

 

19. Relieve Menstrual Pain

The cold nature of temulawak can relieve menstrual pain. The body will feel relaxed and the menstrual pain will slowly disappear. Generally, temulawak will be mixed with turmeric and then boiled to drink during menstrual pain.

 

20. Removes Scars on the Face

Finally, the benefits of temulawak for health are being able to remove scars on the face. As mentioned above, the presence of essential oils and anti-inflammatory compounds in temulawak can overcome inflammation in wounds and make skin bright and healthy.

Nama : Tria Jayanti

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