- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Java, Indonesia
- Traditions
- Jamu in Indonesia
Asia · Herb · № 829
Curcuma zanthorrhiza
Herb · Asia
Temulawak (Javanese turmeric)
Curcuma zanthorrhiza
A rhizome of the ginger family, used in jamu for digestive complaints, to stimulate appetite and for the liver.
Safety notes
Do not use with gallstones or blocked bile ducts. Little clinical research.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Jamu in Indonesia: Not with gallstones without consultation.
Preparation
Grated and boiled into a drink, often with other herbs and palm sugar.
Use in traditions
One of the basic ingredients of jamu, also called Javanese turmeric.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Jamu in Indonesia
Attributed effects
For digestive complaints, poor appetite and for the liver; one of the basic ingredients of jamu.
Preparation and amount
Fresh or dried rhizome boiled, often with turmeric, tamarind and palm sugar.
Caution: Not with gallstones without consultation.