Kapanlagi.com - For a long time, Indonesian people have been utilizing various natural ingredients for traditional medicine, such as jamu. Turmeric tamarind is one type of jamu drink that is popular in Indonesia. The benefits of turmeric tamarind jamu are believed to be good for the body's health. However, not only its health benefits, but also the refreshing taste is a separate reason why this jamu is widely loved.
As the name implies, turmeric tamarind jamu is made from turmeric and tamarind. Its easy and traditional way of making also makes this jamu practical to be made at home. Therefore, the benefits of turmeric tamarind jamu can be obtained by anyone easily.
Here are some reviews related to the benefits of turmeric tamarind jamu.
1. Facilitating Menstruation
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Turmeric is one type of herbal remedy that has been proven to relieve pain caused by menstruation. The evidence is that turmeric can easily be found as one of the ingredients in a drink that relieves menstrual pain. The ability of turmeric to alleviate pain during menstruation can also be obtained in the form of turmeric tamarind jamu. Moreover, not only does it function to relieve pain, this jamu is also believed to facilitate menstruation.
2. Good for Immune System
The second benefit of turmeric tamarind jamu is that it is good for the immune system. This is because the turmeric tamarind mixture contains vitamin C. As we know, vitamin C plays an important role in the immune system. Not only that, turmeric tamarind jamu also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. All of these properties then help vitamin C in maintaining a stable immune system.
3. Preventing Forgetfulness
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Turmeric tamarind herbal drink is also believed to improve brain health. Because turmeric contains curcumin which can prevent the formation of amyloid. Amyloid itself is a protein that can clog neural pathways in the brain. This is what can cause forgetfulness or even dementia.
4. Weight Loss
If you are on a diet program, you can try the benefits of turmeric tamarind herbal drink for weight loss. Turmeric tamarind herbal drink is believed to help in weight loss by increasing the body's metabolism system. In addition, the content of tamarind used in the herbal drink is also very good for digestion.
5. Treating Acne and Other Skin Disorders
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Not only good for health, it turns out that turmeric tamarind herbal drink also has benefits for beauty. With the content of vitamin A and C found in turmeric, this herbal drink is believed to inhibit the appearance of acne on the face. Not only acne, turmeric tamarind herbal drink is also believed to treat various skin disorders, such as rashes, ringworm, and scabies.
6. Overcoming Body Odor
Although it does not affect health, body odor can disturb the comfort of others and reduce self-confidence. Body odor is generally caused by excessive sweat production. But there is no need to worry too much, because as mentioned earlier, turmeric tamarind herbal medicine can overcome body odor. This is because turmeric contains essential oils that can control excessive oil production.
7. Recipe for Making Turmeric Tamarind Herbal Medicine
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The various benefits of turmeric tamarind herbal medicine can be easily obtained. Because making turmeric tamarind herbal medicine is not difficult. In addition, the ingredients are also easy to find in everyday life. Here's the recipe for making turmeric tamarind herbal medicine.
Ingredients:
- 6 pieces of turmeric
- 1 piece of ginger (approximately the size of 2 thumbs)
- 1 medium-sized palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon of palm sugar
- 1000 ml of water
- A pinch of salt
How to make:
1) Clean the turmeric and ginger by washing them. Then cut them into small pieces.
2) Put the chopped turmeric and ginger into a saucepan. Add 600 ml of water, then boil for about 10 minutes.
3) Blend the ginger and turmeric together with the boiled water.
4) Next, boil the ginger and turmeric solution in the saucepan again.
5) Add 40 ml of water to the boiling mixture.
6) Dissolve tamarind in 6 tablespoons of water. Squeeze the tamarind to extract all the essence.
7) Add the tamarind essence to the boiling mixture of turmeric and ginger.
8) Add slices of palm sugar and a pinch of salt to the boiling mixture.
9) Taste and adjust if necessary. Add any missing flavors.
10) Boil until the water boils. If it's already boiling, it means the turmeric tamarind drink is ready to be served.
11) To make it more delicious, it is recommended to strain it before serving.
Those are among the 6 benefits of turmeric tamarind drink and the recipe. Although it has many benefits, it is still important to pay attention to the amount of consumption. Do not drink it too often and too much, as it can cause health problems. In addition, it should also be noted that turmeric tamarind drink can last for 6 days when stored.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.