Talking about tens of thousands of types of medicinal plants, did you know that there are 3 types of medicinal plants that you can grow yourself at home? This type of plant is even able to provide great benefits to nourish the body. Well, instead of being curious, consider the following 3 types of medicinal plants and their benefits.
1.jahe
As an Indonesian, of course you are familiar with this one medicinal plant. Ginger is a type of medicinal plant that is very popular because it has long been used as a spice in the kitchen and an ingredient for making herbs. In addition, ginger is also known for its properties in making the body warm, smoothing the respiratory system, as well as the digestive system.
By consuming ginger, digestive problems, such as nausea, stomachache, headaches due to vertigo, and menstrual pain can be relieved. Because of these benefits, ginger is often used as an ingredient in traditional medicine. However, when consuming ginger, also know the safe portion, which is no more than one teaspoon per day.
If you exceed this amount, it is not impossible that ginger will actually cause health problems, such as heartburn, flatulence, and mouth irritation. Therefore, keep in mind the safe dosage of consuming ginger so that the properties you want to get do not become side effects that are harmful to the body.
2.kunyit
Apart from being a popular herbal plant, turmeric is commonly used as a food flavoring, herbal medicine, and herb for beauty. The secret to the efficacy of turmeric is much sought after by people is the substance contained in curcumin. Curcumin itself can provide a variety of great benefits for the body.
By consuming turmeric, the body will get antioxidant and anti-inflammatory intake. In addition, turmeric can also make the digestive system healthier, regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels, reduce the risk of heart disease, and also reduce the risk of developing cancer cells.
However, like ginger, too much turmeric can cause side effects. Side effects of turmeric include increasing acidity and causing bleeding problems. Therefore, keep adjusting the amount of turmeric consumed every day so as not to cause these health problems.
3.kencur
The next popular herbal plant that can be grown at home is kencur. As a natural spice, many people often mistake kencur for ginger, or vice versa. This is because ginger and kencur are still in one clump so it is a little difficult to distinguish the two.
Kencur is widely known by the people of Indonesia because the plant is often processed into jamu kencur and is widely consumed. Unlike the stigma of bitter herbal medicine, jamu kencur is known to have a sweet taste when drunk. However, although not as bitter as other types of herbal medicine in general, kencur can provide various health benefits.
Some of the benefits of kencur are increasing appetite, increasing stamina, and smoothing menstruation. Not only that, kencur is also believed to be able to overcome various health problems, such as colds, flu, diarrhea, headaches, coughs, and stomach inflammation.