As a tropical country, Indonesia's land is filled with a variety of natural resources, including various types of plants that can be used as natural medicines. Medicinal plants have been cultivated in many Indonesian family households for a long time.
Not only from leaves, various parts of medicinal plants can also be used and processed, including roots, leaves, bulbs, stems, or flowers. Although it cannot replace medical drugs that have been clinically proven, the benefits of medicinal plants are dear when passed.
Types of Medicinal Plants and their Benefits
There are various types of medicinal plants that are believed to be able to treat various diseases. Here are some of them:
1. Cinnamon
More than just cooking spices, cinnamon is believed to help reduce fasting blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Cinnamon is also believed to bring other health benefits, such as alleviating discomfort due to urinary tract infections, relieving joint inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis, and preventing dementia.
2. Turmeric
Eating turmeric or products made from turmeric is believed to reduce pain and swelling in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Turmeric is also believed to be able to prevent and treat various types of diseases, ranging from diabetes, gum disease, inflammation of the intestine, high cholesterol, to cancer.
Although it brings many benefits, you should not consume excessive turmeric. In high doses, turmeric can cause side effects such as nausea and diarrhea.
3. Ginseng
Ginseng is a medicinal plant that is thought to help reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
Besides helping to reduce blood sugar levels, ginseng is also believed to be able to increase the immune system, overcome fatigue, increase energy, and reduce the risk of cancer.
4. Cardamom
Research shows that high levels of antioxidants in cardamom can reduce blood pressure. In addition, the content of anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory) contained in cardamom is also believed to be able to protect cells from damage and help fight inflammation. Even so, the benefits of this one medicinal plant still need evidence and further research.
5. Cat's whiskers
Cat's whiskers are one of the herbal plants for kidney stones. This plant is thought to be able to stimulate the kidneys to pass urine, so as to prevent the deposition of minerals and salt in the kidneys.
Although it needs to be further investigated, cat's whiskers are also often used for the treatment and prevention of several diseases, such as diarrhea, inflammation, and intestinal disorders.
6. Temulawak
In Indonesia, curcuma is one of the medicinal plants which is believed to carry various health benefits.
Besides being believed to be able to increase appetite, ginger root and leaves are often used as medicine to cure various diseases ranging from digestive disorders, flatulence, to irritable bowel syndrome.
Although the benefits of medicinal plants vary, do not make them as a substitute for medical treatment. You are advised to consult with your doctor before consuming medicinal plants. This is because improper use of herbal medicines can cause side effects and can endanger health.
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