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Traditional herbal medicine is commonly known to have sour turmeric, kencur rice, betel locks, ponds, beluntas leaves, and uproots.
You can make your own traditional herbal medicine to increase body stamina, along with spices to make traditional herbal medicine.
Quoted from the book “Encyclopedia Jamu in Indonesia” (2023) by Vanesa Adisa published by Library Reference.
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1. Turmeric
Turmeric or Curcuma Longa is a rhizome plant that contains active compounds called curcumin.
Curcumin contains antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatory, can help fight free radicals that damage the body’s cells, reduce inflammation, and increase the immune system.
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2. Kencur
Kencur or Kaempferia Galanga is one of the spices that is often used for traditional herbal medicine.
Kencur contains active compounds such as essential oils, flavonoids, and polyphenols. These compounds provide kencur various health benefits.
The health benefits of kencur can overcome indigestion, increase endurance, reduce inflammation, and help relieve cold symptoms.
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3. Ginger
Ginger spices that are often found in the kitchen for spices, are also used as traditional herbal ingredients.
Ginger contains active compounds such as gingerol, shogaol, and zingerone which are efficacious to help fight infections, increase blood circulation, reduce inflammation, relieve symptoms of nausea, and increase endurance.
4. Chili
Chili besides being a spice in cooking, can also be added to traditional herbal medicine. Chili contains capsaicin compounds so that it gives a spicy taste.
Having analgesic, anti -inflammatory, and antioxidant properties provides health benefits, helps reduce pain, inflammation, and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Capsaicin compounds also help increase the body’s metabolism and burn fat.
5. Jintan
Jintan or Cumin are seeds that are often used as seasoning ingredients on typical Middle Eastern cuisine and South Asia.
A study shows that cumin can treat diabetes, high cholesterol, and digestive disorders.
Jintan contains active compounds such as cuminaldehye, terperes, and flavonoids which provide benefits to increase digestion, relieve stomach cramps, reduce inflammation, and increase endurance.
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6. Cardamom
Cardamom has small round seeds, green, and has a distinctive taste and aroma.
Cardamom also has antioxidant and anti -inflammatory content for heart health and respiratory system.
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7. Clove
Clove has a unique shape, which is small round and sharp ended. The benefits obtained from cloves can overcome tooth pain, and headaches.
In addition there can also overcome indigestion such as bloating and nausea. Antioxidant and anti -inflammatory content which is also good for heart health and respiratory system.
