Traditional Herbs from Curcuma zanthorrhiza

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Prepare 250 g ginger, 50 g turmeric, 100 g sliced ??brown sugar and 1,200 ml water.
Boil all the ingredients over low heat until it boils and the water reduces slightly.
Drink 1-2 times a day.

allergy

Prepare 20 g of sliced ??ginger, 10 g of tamarind and palm sugar to taste.
Boil all the ingredients with 500 ml of water until it boils and the remaining 250 ml of water.
Drink the concoction at once, repeat for 5 days.

What is Curcuma zanthorrhiza Looks like??

Parts of Curcuma zanthorrhiza that could be used

Rhizome

Curcuma zanthorrhiza Distribution

It is one of the medicinal plants native to Indonesia (Ambon, Bali, Java). Currently, most of it is cultivated in Java and Peninsular Malaysia, even as far as India and Thailand. Temulawak is often used by people as an ingredient in traditional medicine and is often found in forests in tropical areas. Temulawak is believed to increase endurance and increase appetite.
Agroecology of Curcuma zanthorrhiza
Grows well at altitudes up to 750 m above sea level, sandy clay soil texture, loose, fertile, rich in organic matter, and moist soil. Able to adapt in open areas or under tree stands, with an annual temperature of 28-34 ºC, rainfall ± 223.97 mm/year.
Morphology of Curcuma zanthorrhiza

The rhizome is strongly branched, large, reddish brown, dark yellow or dark green. The flesh of the rhizome is dark orange or brownish, has a sharp, pungent aroma, bitter taste.
False stem, part of the leaf midrib that is upright and overlapping , green to dark brown.
Leaves elongated, green or light to dark purplish brown. Leaf length 31-84 cm and width 10-18 cm stem\u00a0leaves are rather long.
Flowers are clustered. The flower strands are round and elongated, white, with red tips.

Cultivation of Curcuma zanthorrhiza

Vegetative propagation means seedlings that grow from old rhizomes that are 10-12 months old. The seeds are germinated in a damp, dark place for 2-3 weeks before planting. Another way is to cut the old rhizomes that already have buds.
Harvest time in 11-12 months old.

Curcuma zanthorrhiza, more details :

Chemical Content of Curcuma zanthorrhiza
Xanthorizol, curcumin, myrcene, linelool, zingiberene, camphor, geranyl acetate, zerumbone, �-curcumene, ar-curcumene, cycloisoprenmyrsen, carbinol, turmerol, geraniol, phenolics, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids.
Benefits of Curcuma zanthorrhiza
Treats fatigue, high blood pressure, allergies, anti-cancer, kidney and back pain, increases appetite, overcomes digestive problems.
Simplisia of Curcuma zanthorrhiza

Prepare the ginger rhizomes, clean them of dirt then wash and drain. Weigh the ingredients then chop them thinly.
Arrange the tubers on a container and air dry for 7 days.
After drying, pack them in plastic and vacuum." ]

Another Facts for Curcuma zanthorrhiza :
Synonym of Curcuma zanthorrhiza

Habitus of Curcuma zanthorrhiza
Herb. Annual erect herb, up to 2 m high
Habitat of Curcuma zanthorrhiza
- Riverside
- Forest
- Bush Area