Kapanlagi.com - Although both are types of traditional medicine, temulawak may not be as popular as ginger or turmeric. This is because temulawak is rarely used as a cooking spice like ginger and turmeric. Until now, temulawak is only known as a medicinal drink that is beneficial for increasing children's appetite. However, the benefits of temulawak are not only limited to that.
This plant with the Latin name curcuma zanthorrhiza has many benefits. Although the benefits of temulawak for cooking may not be as many as turmeric or ginger, but the benefits of temulawak for health can still compete.
Temulawak has a lot of health benefits. In fact, temulawak became popular recently because it is one of the herbal drinks consumed by President Jokowi to avoid the corona virus.
So what are the benefits of temulawak for health? Can temulawak really be a reliable herbal drink to avoid the corona virus? Here are some facts related to the benefits of temulawak for body health. (Click here for more information).
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1. Increasing Appetite
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The benefits of temulawak in increasing appetite are well-known to many people. It is not surprising that temulawak can be found in the list of supplements to increase children's appetite. In fact, long before the widespread use of special supplements for children, people in the past had already utilized temulawak.
The easiest way to experience the benefits of temulawak as an appetite enhancer is by making it into a herbal drink. You can grind temulawak or grate it. Then, squeeze it to extract the essence.
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2. Boosting Immune System
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The second benefit of temulawak is that it can boost the immune system. This is the reason why temulawak has become one of President Jokowi's favorite herbal medicines.
As we know, the coronavirus is more susceptible to people with weak immune systems. That is why consuming temulawak regularly can be a preventive measure that you can take.
In addition, temulawak also has the benefit of helping the body eliminate toxins. Indirectly, this will make you less prone to illness.
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3. Preventing Bacterial and Viral Infections
There is another benefit of temulawak related to preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Temulawak actually has antiviral and antibacterial properties.
This is due to the content in temulawak, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin B16. In addition to these vitamins, temulawak also contains potassium and iron.
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4. Overcoming Bloating
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Everyone has experienced bloating at some point. Although it doesn't cause pain or discomfort, bloating can still be a problem. Bloating can make you feel uncomfortable.
Bloating can be caused by various factors, ranging from overeating to indigestion. However, don't worry, because it turns out that bloating can be treated by consuming temulawak. The ability of temulawak to relieve bloating has been proven for a long time.
To treat bloating with temulawak, you can drink its boiled water or extract its juice by grinding it.
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5. Improving Digestive System
Apparently, temulawak is not only effective in treating bloating, but it can also treat various digestive problems such as diarrhea and constipation. This is because temulawak is believed to stimulate the gallbladder in producing bile.
Just like treating bloating, you can boil temulawak or extract its juice to treat diarrhea or constipation.
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6. Overcoming Kidney Disorders
The next health benefits of temulawak are related to kidney health. Temulawak is believed to resolve various problems that occur in the kidneys.
However, to obtain this benefit, temulawak must be processed into herbal medicine or concoction along with cat's whiskers flowers.
The method is quite easy, you just need to thinly slice the temulawak that has been washed and cleaned. After that, boil the sliced temulawak and cat's whiskers together with 3-4 glasses of water. Boil until boiling. To get maximum benefits, drink the herbal concoction regularly 3 times a day.
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7. Preventing Cancer
In addition to being antibacterial and antiviral, it turns out that temulawak also has anti-cancer properties. This is because temulawak contains high levels of antioxidants. As we know, these antioxidants function to counteract free radicals that can trigger cancer.
Types of cancer that are believed to be treatable by consuming temulawak include prostate cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, and others. Although it is believed to be a remedy, the anti-cancer properties of temulawak are believed to be more effective when used as a prevention effort, by regularly drinking temulawak concoction or herbal medicine.
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8. Overcoming Acne
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Not only good for internal organs and digestion, it turns out that temulawak is also good to consume to maintain skin health. Temulawak can be a powerful remedy for acne. This is because, as you know, temulawak has anti-bacterial properties, so it can ward off acne-causing bacteria.
To obtain this benefit, you can drink temulawak herbal concoction. By doing so, it means that treating acne can not only be done by external treatments. But it can also be done by taking care of it internally, drinking temulawak concoction is an example.
Those are the 8 benefits of temulawak for health. It turns out to be quite comprehensive, starting from digestion, even to the skin. What is no less important, it turns out that temulawak can also boost the immune system to avoid the corona virus. No wonder President Jokowi relies on this herbal medicine.
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