Temulawak Series Part (1): Healthy and Fit with Jamu Temulawak

Jamu temulawak is made from temulawak combined with various other spice ingredients. According to various studies, temulawak contains many minerals and nutrients that are very good for health. Temulawak contains 59.64% starch, 30% protein, 5.36% ash, and 4.83% fiber. In addition, temulawak also contains curcumin, essential oils, camphor, xanthorrhizol, felandren, turmerone, borneol, cineol and glucose.

These ingredients can function as anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-cholagoga, antibacterial, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-cholesterol, anti-anemia, increase appetite, prevent various diseases, such as acne, mouth sprue, anti-inflammatory, kidney disease, constipation, diarrhea, asthma and so on. Jamu temulawak can also prevent and treat serious diseases. Such as, poisoning, kidney, liver and bone disease.

There are many ways to get jamu temulawak. This jamu is sold by many jamu traders. Now jamu temulawak is also available in sachets which are sold in herbal shops, pharmacies and online shops.

However, the jamu temulawak is also easier to make yourself at home. The ingredients are easy to get. Among them, temulawak (Java ginger, Curcuma zanthorrhiza), ginger, turmeric, tamarind and others. Drink herbal temulawak regularly, so that you stay in a healthy and fit condition.

References:

Suparni, Ibunda; Wulandari, Ari. 2012. Herbal Nusantara: 1001 Ramuan Tradisional Asli Indonesia. Yogyakarta: Rapha Publishing

Tilaar, Martha, dkk. 2010. The Green Science Of Jamu: Pendekatan Pragmatik untuk Kesehatan dan Kecantikan. Jakarta: Dian Rakyat

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