These are the Benefits of Clinically Proven Herbs

Jamu has been part of traditional Indonesian medicine for a long time. Even when sick, many who make herbal medicine as a companion to the treatment given by doctors or as the main treatment. Several types of herbal medicine have been through clinical trials, and the results do have health benefits. The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia explains that what is meant by traditional medicine is ingredients or ingredients in the form of plant material, animal ingredients, mineral materials, galactic preparations, or mixtures of these materials that have been used for treatment for generations, and can be applied in accordance with the norms prevailing in society. According to the 2013 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data, around 60% of Indonesia's population over the age of 15 ever drink herbal medicine. In addition, 95% of those who drink herbal medicine benefit. Traditional medicine with herbs or herbs is also consumed by around 30% of households in Indonesia. This indicates that herbal medicine has become part of the life of the Indonesian people. Many people believe that herbal medicine has various health benefits for the body. However, these claims still require evidence and further clinical research.

Benefits of herbal medicine based on ingredients

Herbal medicine made either traditionally by mbok jamu or in a modern way by the factory, consists of several raw materials. Natural ingredients that are believed to have benefits include:

• Turmeric

The Yellow has a good effect to help cure osteoarthritis and high cholesterol. The content of curcumin in turmeric which is antioxidant is believed to have a role behind these properties. However, the efficacy of turmeric to treat other conditions, such as menstrual pain, jaundice, dyspepsia, inflammation of the gums, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, inflammation of the eye, colorectal cancer, and help with recovery after heart bypass surgery, still requires evidence and further research.

• Curcuma

From research studies in the laboratory, xantorrhizol content in ginger appears to have an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effect, inhibits the growth of cancer cells, and prevents blood vessel obstruction. Ginger is thought to be able to increase appetite and overcome gallbladder problems, liver, and digestive disorders, such as flatulence. However, clinical studies and more accurate data are still needed to justify the claim.

• Ginger

This fragrant and fresh ginger smell is thought to be able to prevent nausea for pregnant women (morning sickness). In addition, ginger is also believed to be able to treat arthritis, menstrual pain, and nausea and vomiting after surgery. The truth of this claim also requires further research.

Herbs that have been proven efficacious

Herbal medicine is so popular in the community, it even becomes a tradition for some people to drink herbal medicine every day. Therefore, the government implements a scientific approach to herbal medicine, which is research based on health services that includes the development of medicinal plants into scientifically proven herbs. Through clinical trials, herbal medicine which is used as additional therapy or routine consumption has proven its benefits and efficacy. Drinking herbal medicine is believed to make the body healthy. But before taking the benefits of herbal medicine, learn the benefits and side effects. Patients with impaired liver and kidney function are not advised to drink herbal medicine before consulting a doctor. Likewise with pregnant and nursing women. If the complaint has not been resolved or even other complaints appear, immediately consult a doctor. If you have a health disorder that has been diagnosed by a doctor, you should continue taking the prescribed medication.