Temulawak - Curcuma xanthorrhiza NEW

Description: Temulawak - Curcuma xanthorrhiza, originally from Indonesia, can grow up to 8 feet tall. The flower is yellow.
The large leaves stem from the root and the large rhizome of the plant contains herbal qualities.
Cultivation has spread to other countries including Surinam.
Java - turmeric is a mild spice used in several drinks to give these flavor and color (yellow). It is also used for seasoning food in the Indonesian cuisine; and used extensively in India (in curry).
It has an aromatic, pungent odor and a bitter taste.

Medicinal applications
Interesting is that the rhizome is used medicinally; it has liver protection properties.
The active ingredients (anti-oxidant and anti-edemic) are the curcuminoids (curcumin, dicinnamoyl - methane, bis - demethoxy - curcumin, demethoxy curcumin) encourage bile and prevent the formation of gallstones.
It also has essential oils, cinnamaldehyde and starch / carbohydrate.
The rhizomes have anti - viral and anti - inflammation properties (Hepatitis B and C).
Used against acne (inhibits bacterial growth); normalize digestion.
It increases breast milk production.
Can be used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease; effective the for long-term maintenance therapy in patients with ulcerative colitis; urinary tract infection (UTI).
Decreases cholesterol levels in blood and liver.