A Closer Look at Mahkota Dewa Part (3)
"One of the popular herbal plants in Indonesia is mahkota dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl), which is also known as simalakama (Sumatra/Malay) and makuto dewo (Java). This shrubs, from the Thymelaceae family, originated from Papua, but nowadays it has spread widely in Surakarta (Solo) and Yogyakarta because many kraton relatives maintain it. In Javanese society, mahkota dewa is called the makuto rojo (king’s crown) because it cures various diseases. "Published by : administrator - 27/03/2020 16:04 WIB
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The leaves of mahkota dewa are not only treating minor health problems, they also good for serious ailments such as the following.
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- Diabetes Mellitus
How to make: you need 5-6 slices of mahkota dewa fruit and 5 cups of water. Boil the slices in the water until there’s only 3 cups water remaining. Filter the water. Drink 3 times a day, 1 cup each.
- Cancer and Tumors
How to make: Mix 5 g of dried flesh of mahkota dewa fruit with 15 g of temulawak putih (Curcuma zedoaria, zedoary, white turmeric), 10 g of sambiloto/bitter leaves (Andrographis paniculate), and 15 g of dry chicken claws. Don’t forget to wash all ingredients before mixing. Then boil them with 5 cups of water until there’s only 3 cups water remaining. Filter the water and drink it 3 times a day, drink 1 cup an hour before each meal.
- Hepatitis
How to make: mix 5g flesh of the dried mahkota dewa with 15 g of pegagan/gotu kola, 10 g of dried sambiloto, and 15 g of daun dewa/ gynura (Gynura divaricate). Don’t forget to wash all ingredients before mixing. Then boil them with 5 cups of water until there’s only 3 cups water remaining. Filter the water and drink it 3 times a day, 1 cup an hour before each meal.
- Rheumatism and Gout
How to make: mix 5g flesh of the dried mahkota dewa with 15 g roof of sidaguri/arrowleaf sida (Sida rhombifolia L, also known as seleguri) and 10 g of dried sambiloto. Don’t forget to wash all ingredients before mixing. Then boil them with 5 cups of water until there’s only 3 cups water remaining. Filter the water and drink it 3 times a day, 1 cup an hour before each meal.
References:
Muhlisah, Fauziah. 2012. Tanaman Obat Keluarga [TOGA]. Jakarta; Penebar Swadaya.
Also read the related articles:
Kupas Tuntas Khasiat Mahkota Dewa Bagian (1)
Kupas Tuntas Khasiat Mahkota Dewa Bagian (2)
