The nutmegs Myristica are a genus of evergreen trees indigenous to tropical southeast Asia and Australasia. They are important for two spices derived from the fruit, nutmeg and mace.
Nutmeg is the actual seed of the tree, roughly egg-shaped and about 20 mm to 30 mm (1 inch) long and 15 mm to 18 mm (¾ inch) wide, and weighing between 5 g and 10 g (¼ ounce and ½ ounce) dried, while mace is the dried "lacy" reddish covering or arillus of the seed.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
JAHE MERAH (Zingiber officinale))
Ginger (Zingiber officinale or jahe merah) is a perennial plant in the family Zingiberaceae - its rhizome is commonly used as a cooking spice throughout the world. The ginger plant has a long history of cultivation known[citation needed] to originate in China and then spread to India, Southeast Asia, West Africa, and the Caribbean.
Etymology
Latin gingiber via Sanskrit from Tamil இஞ்சி வேர் (inji ver), a word for ginger plant's root or Malayalam (inchi), Hindi called Aadrak and Gujarati called Aadu.
Etymology
Latin gingiber via Sanskrit from Tamil இஞ்சி வேர் (inji ver), a word for ginger plant's root or Malayalam (inchi), Hindi called Aadrak and Gujarati called Aadu.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
TONGKAT ALI ( Euricoma longifolia jack)
Eurycoma longifolia Jack (aka, longjack or Tongkat Ali or Pasak Bumi) is a flowering plant in the family Simaroubaceae, native to Indonesia and Malaysia.
Tongkat ali ( pasak bumi) is a small evergreen tree growing to 15 m (49 ft) tall, with spirally arranged, pinnate leaves 20-40 cm (8-16 inches) long with 13-41 leaflets. The flowers are dioecious, with male and female flowers on different trees; they are produced in large panicles, each flower with 5-6 very small petals. The fruit is green ripening dark red, 1-2 cm long and 0.5-1 cm broad.
Uses
Eurycoma longifolia (pasak bumi or tongkat ali) has become popular for its alleged testosterone-enhancing properties. It has therefore been included in some herbal supplements for bodybuilders. Historically, South East Asia has utilised the herb for its suggested antimalarial, antipyretic, antiulcer, cytotoxic and aphrodisiac properties.
Tongkat ali ( pasak bumi) is a small evergreen tree growing to 15 m (49 ft) tall, with spirally arranged, pinnate leaves 20-40 cm (8-16 inches) long with 13-41 leaflets. The flowers are dioecious, with male and female flowers on different trees; they are produced in large panicles, each flower with 5-6 very small petals. The fruit is green ripening dark red, 1-2 cm long and 0.5-1 cm broad.
Uses
Eurycoma longifolia (pasak bumi or tongkat ali) has become popular for its alleged testosterone-enhancing properties. It has therefore been included in some herbal supplements for bodybuilders. Historically, South East Asia has utilised the herb for its suggested antimalarial, antipyretic, antiulcer, cytotoxic and aphrodisiac properties.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
GINSENG (Panax quinquefolius)
Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
Ginseng refers to species within Panax, a genus of 11 species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots, in the family Araliaceae. They grow in the Northern Hemisphere in eastern Asia (mostly northern China, Korea, and eastern Siberia), typically in cooler climates; Panax vietnamensis, discovered in Vietnam, is the southernmost ginseng found. This article focuses on the Series Panax ginsengs, which are the adaptogenic herbs, principally Panax ginseng and P. quinquefolius. Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenosides.
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is not a true ginseng at all. It is another adaptogen, but a different plant that was renamed as "Siberian ginseng" as a marketing ploy; instead of a fleshy root, it has a woody root; instead of ginsenosides, eleutherosides are present,
Ginseng refers to species within Panax, a genus of 11 species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots, in the family Araliaceae. They grow in the Northern Hemisphere in eastern Asia (mostly northern China, Korea, and eastern Siberia), typically in cooler climates; Panax vietnamensis, discovered in Vietnam, is the southernmost ginseng found. This article focuses on the Series Panax ginsengs, which are the adaptogenic herbs, principally Panax ginseng and P. quinquefolius. Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenosides.
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is not a true ginseng at all. It is another adaptogen, but a different plant that was renamed as "Siberian ginseng" as a marketing ploy; instead of a fleshy root, it has a woody root; instead of ginsenosides, eleutherosides are present,
Sunday, June 1, 2008
TEMULAWAK (Curcoma Xanthorrhiza)
CURCUMA
(Curcoma Xanthorrhiza)
also called Temulawak
NATURE’S LIVER PROTECTOR, INFLAMMATION HEALER AND LONGEVITY BOOSTER.
“PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE”
The therapeutic effects of Curcuma have been known in South East Asia for centuries, and it is used with great effect to cure various ailments, and sustain good health. It is used widely as an energizing drink. It is a powerful anti-oxidant.
But the best news is that it is highly effective as an anti-inflammatory, probably the most important factor in the fight against the effects of premature aging. Barry Sears, author of several best sellers in health and beating aging, writes in his book “The Anti Inflammation Zone“…the day you stop fighting inflammation is the day you start accelerating the aging process.”
(Curcoma Xanthorrhiza)
also called Temulawak
NATURE’S LIVER PROTECTOR, INFLAMMATION HEALER AND LONGEVITY BOOSTER.
“PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE”
The therapeutic effects of Curcuma have been known in South East Asia for centuries, and it is used with great effect to cure various ailments, and sustain good health. It is used widely as an energizing drink. It is a powerful anti-oxidant.
But the best news is that it is highly effective as an anti-inflammatory, probably the most important factor in the fight against the effects of premature aging. Barry Sears, author of several best sellers in health and beating aging, writes in his book “The Anti Inflammation Zone“…the day you stop fighting inflammation is the day you start accelerating the aging process.”
Thursday, May 29, 2008
SAMBILOTO (Andrographis Paniculata)
SAMBILOTO (Andrographis Paniculata)
NATURE’S GIFT OF HEART ATTACK PREVENTION AND INFLAMMATION ERADICATION
The Secret to overcoming the Silent Epidemic that’s destroying your Health
What Is It?
Andrographis paniculata is known in Indonesia as Sambiloto which is the name used in Jamu - Indonesian traditional medicine - and will be used throughout this article. It is also known commonly as "King of Bitters," and is a member of the plant family Acanthaceae. The plant is an annual. It is branched, erect growing up to 1 meter in height. The leaves and stems of the plant are used to extract the active phytochemicals. It grows abundantly in southeastern Asia: Indonesia, India (and Sri Lanka), Pakistan and it is cultivated extensively in China and Thailand. It grows best in the tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world.
It is normally grown from seeds, and is ubiquitous in its native areas: it grows in forest areas, and along roads and in villages. Because of its well-known medicinal properties, in Indonesia it is also commonly cultivated. It grows easily in all types of soil. In fact, it grows in poor soil types where almost no other plant can be cultivated.
NATURE’S GIFT OF HEART ATTACK PREVENTION AND INFLAMMATION ERADICATION
The Secret to overcoming the Silent Epidemic that’s destroying your Health
What Is It?
Andrographis paniculata is known in Indonesia as Sambiloto which is the name used in Jamu - Indonesian traditional medicine - and will be used throughout this article. It is also known commonly as "King of Bitters," and is a member of the plant family Acanthaceae. The plant is an annual. It is branched, erect growing up to 1 meter in height. The leaves and stems of the plant are used to extract the active phytochemicals. It grows abundantly in southeastern Asia: Indonesia, India (and Sri Lanka), Pakistan and it is cultivated extensively in China and Thailand. It grows best in the tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world.
It is normally grown from seeds, and is ubiquitous in its native areas: it grows in forest areas, and along roads and in villages. Because of its well-known medicinal properties, in Indonesia it is also commonly cultivated. It grows easily in all types of soil. In fact, it grows in poor soil types where almost no other plant can be cultivated.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
MAHKOTA DEWA (God’s Crown /Phaleria Macrocarpa)
MAHKOTA DEWA
God’s Crown
(Phaleria Macrocarpa)
A powerful anti-oxidant that fights life-style diseases: diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, and reduces cholesterol and fats.
For centuries, the people of Indonesia have used the fruit and leaves of the tree Mahkota Dewa (literally God’s Crown) to counter diabetes, liver diseases, vascular problems, cancer, and high blood pressure.
Recent research is now confirming the experience of the years. In laboratory testing and clinical trials, there is now scientific proof that Gods Crown contains an effective battery of phyto-chemicals (plant chemicals) that combat not only the traditional cancers and fevers such as malaria, but also the so called life-style diseases.
Medical science has given extended life-spans through the introduction of hygiene and better nutrition. Average length of life has increased twofold as man’s understanding of microbes and food hygiene has improved. Advances in drugs and surgical techniques have further enhanced average longevity.
God’s Crown
(Phaleria Macrocarpa)
A powerful anti-oxidant that fights life-style diseases: diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, and reduces cholesterol and fats.
For centuries, the people of Indonesia have used the fruit and leaves of the tree Mahkota Dewa (literally God’s Crown) to counter diabetes, liver diseases, vascular problems, cancer, and high blood pressure.
Recent research is now confirming the experience of the years. In laboratory testing and clinical trials, there is now scientific proof that Gods Crown contains an effective battery of phyto-chemicals (plant chemicals) that combat not only the traditional cancers and fevers such as malaria, but also the so called life-style diseases.
Medical science has given extended life-spans through the introduction of hygiene and better nutrition. Average length of life has increased twofold as man’s understanding of microbes and food hygiene has improved. Advances in drugs and surgical techniques have further enhanced average longevity.
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