Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.

Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.:



    * Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family)

    * Genus: Curcuma

    * Local Name: Temulawak, Koneng gede, Temo labak

    * Scientific Name: Curcuma xanthorrhiza

Curcuma xanthorrhiza is ginger family (Zingiberaceae) member. Cultivated in Java at 1800m alt, with pale yellow rhizome, reddish white and yellow flower; This strong fragrant and bitter medicinal herb is widely used in Indonesia for its effect. Almost all Indonesian Jamu consist of Temulawak.

 

I personally believe that this herb's rhizome is the most powerful herbal medicine in this country cause of its curcuminoid and essential oil combination.

Medicinal Properties:



* anti-oxidant;

* hepatoprotector;

* appetite stimulant;

* immunostimulator;

* anti: -viral, -bacterial effects