Benefits of Temulawak or Curcuma zanthorrhiza for Body Health

  • 2 years ago
The benefits of temulawak for health have long been known to the people of Indonesia. Thanks to the content of various natural compounds in it, this nutritious plant has been used for generations as herbal medicine or traditional herbal medicine.

Temulawak (Curcuma zanthorrhiza) is a native Indonesian herbal plant that is often used to treat various health problems, ranging from lack of appetite, stomach disorders, constipation, diarrhea, fever, arthritis, to impaired liver function. This plant is still a close relative of turmeric.

Not only as herbal medicine, ginger root is also often used as food coloring, cooking spices, and mixed ingredients in cosmetic products.

In Indonesia itself, temulawak is usually consumed in dry or powdered form and herbs or herbal teas. This plant is also widely produced in the form of supplements.