These are the Benefits of Clinically Proven Herbs

Jamu has been a part of traditional Indonesian medicine for a long time. Even when they are sick, many people make medicinal plants in addition to the care given by doctors or as primary care. Several types of medicinal plants have undergone clinical trials and the results have beneficial effects on health.

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia explains that traditional medicine refers to ingredients or materials in the form of vegetable materials, animal origin, mineral ingredients, galactic preparations or mixtures of these materials that have been used since Generation for treatment, and can be applied in accordance with applicable standards in the community.

According to 2013 data on basic health research (Riskesdas), around 60% of Indonesia's population aged over 15 consume herbal medicines. In addition, 95% of those who take herbal medicine benefit from it. Traditional medicine with herbal medicine or herbal medicine is also consumed by around 30% of households in Indonesia. This shows that herbal medicine is now a part of Indonesian people's lives.

Many people believe that herbal medicine has various health benefits for the body. However, this claim still requires additional evidence and clinical research.

Benefits of herbal medicine based on ingredients

Herbal medicines that are traditionally made by mbok herbal medicine or modernly by plants consist of several raw materials. Natural ingredients that should have benefits include:

turmeric

Yellow has a beneficial effect on healing osteoarthritis and hypercholesterolemia. The content of turmeric curcumin, which is an antioxidant, is thought to play a role behind these properties. However, the effectiveness of turmeric for treating other conditions, such as menstrual pain, jaundice, dyspepsia, inflammation of the gums, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, inflammation of the eye, colorectal cancer and recovery assistance after surgery. Heart bypass always requires evidence and further research.

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According to laboratory studies, the xantorrhizol content of ginger appears to have an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect, inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and preventing the clogging of blood vessels. It is thought that Temulawak can increase appetite and overcome gallbladder problems, liver and digestive disorders, such as flatulence. However, more accurate clinical studies and data are still needed to support this claim.

ginger

It is thought that the aroma of fresh and fragrant ginger can prevent nausea in pregnant women (morning sickness). In addition, ginger can also treat arthritis, menstrual pain, nausea and vomiting after surgery. The truth of this statement also requires additional research.

Herbs that have proven its effectiveness

Herbal medicine is very popular in the community so that it even becomes a tradition for some people to take herbal medicine every day. As a result, the government adopted a science-based approach to herbal medicine, a health-based research service that included the development of herbal medicines into scientifically proven herbs. In clinical trials, medicinal herbs used as adjunctive therapies or as routine consumption have proven their benefits and effectiveness.

There are several types of herbs that pass the Ministry of Health tests, including herbs for cough with phlegm, headaches, hemorrhoids (hemorrhoids), flatulence and painful rheumatic pain. Well, the composition of herbal medicine to treat various diseases is as follows:

Cough with phlegm
Headache due to swollen stomach hemorrhoids

Painful rheumatic pain
Fennel seeds 2 x 3-7 grams / day.
Ingredients mashed, brewed, filtered, then drunk, liquorice 1 x 10 grams / day.
The ingredients are boiled, filtered, wait for it to cool and drink Saga Saga 3 x 5 grams / day.
The ingredients are boiled, filtered, wait for it to cool and drink. Remember 1 x 5 gram / day.
Blend the ingredients, put on the temples, let the Bengle dry 2 x 5 grams / day.
Finished ingredients, attached to the temples, allow to dry. Kencur 1 x 3 leaves / day.
Finished ingredients, attached to the temples, allow to dry. Tea 3 x 8 gram shoots / day.
Brewed and drunk. Wungu Leaves 1 x 7 pieces of leaves / day.
The ingredients are boiled, filtered, wait for it to cool and drink, the leaves are 1 x 25 grams of leaves / day.
The ingredients are boiled, filtered, wait for it to cool and drink. Fennel seeds 2 x 1 teaspoon / day.
Turmeric means boiled and warmed 3 x 50 grams / day.
The ingredients are crushed, add enough water, squeeze, filter, then drink. Sambiloto 15 leaves / day.
The ingredients are boiled, filtered, wait for it to cool then drink Turmeric 3 x 20 grams / day.
Material thrown from the skin, mashed. Add a little water, squeeze and drain, then drink.

It is believed that herbs make a healthy body. But before enjoying the benefits of herbal medicine, learn the benefits and side effects. Patients with liver or kidney disorders are not advised to take herbal medicine before consulting a doctor. Similarly, pregnant and nursing women.

If complaints have not been resolved or even other complaints arise, consult a doctor immediately. If you have a health problem that has been diagnosed by a doctor, you should continue taking the prescribed medication.