How to Make Simplicia from Curcuma, Galangal and Aromatic Ginger

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Curcuma is a medicinal plant originating from Indonesia. Having the scientific name Curcuma xanthorrhiza, Curcuma is widespread on the island of Java. Also in Malaysia and Thailand. Apart from being a cooking ingredient, Curcuma has various benefits and uses. The benefits of ginger for health are as follows.
1. Overcoming Digestive Disorders
2. Increase Appetite
3. Prevents Cancer
4. Increase Body Endurance

Galangal is often used as a spice in Indonesian and Asian cuisine. Not only is it able to improve the taste of food, there are also many health benefits of galangal. That is why, this ginger-like kitchen spice is also often used as an ingredient in traditional medicine. There are various health benefits of galangal, including:
1. Relieves joint pain
2. Increase male fertility
3. Lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels
4. Kills and inhibits the development of viruses and bacteria
5. Reducing the risk of getting cancer

The benefits of Aromatic Ginger (Kaempferia galanga) have long been known by the Indonesian people as one of the traditional medicines that are good for the health of the body. Herbal plants that are often consumed as herbs or cooking spices are even said to have benefits that can compete with modern medicines. Some of the benefits of Aromatic Ginger for health are not inferior to modern medicines, including:
1. Prevent cancer
2. Lowering blood pressure
3. Eradicate disease-causing bacteria
4. Relieves pain and inflammation
5. Fight free radicals
6. Reduce stress