When I go with my father to go to one of his friend's home, I saw this plant. It's one of some interesting thing that's i ever saw. A flower grown from some kind of large rhizome!! I never saw it before. When i asked to my father friend's wife, she said that is Temu lawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza), some kind of plant that contains herbal qualities.
In Indonesia, it is a mild spice used in several drinks to give these flavor and color (yellow); it is also used for seasoning food in the Indonesian cuisine.
It has an aromatic, pungent odor and a bitter taste.
Interesting is that the rhizome is used medicinally; it has liver protection properties. The active ingredients (anti-oxidant and anti-edemic) are the curcuminoids (e. q. curcumin), encourage bile and prevent the formation of gallstones. It also has essential oils, cinnamaldehyde and starch / carbohydrate.
The rhizomes have anti - viral and anti - inflammation properties (Hepatitis B and C).
Used against acne (inhibits bacterial growth); normalize digestion.
It increases breast milk production.
Decreases cholesterol levels in blood and liver.
Synonym: Curcuma zedoaria, curcuma javanica, Javanese turmeric.
Common name: Tumulawak, Java turmeric, temu lawak, gedè, Indian saffron, Jiang huang, Haridra.
Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger family).
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