Table of contents:
- Various key meeting benefits
- 1. Overcoming indigestion
- 2. Prevent cavities
- 3. Prevent ulcers
- 4. Increase sex drive
Most Indonesians may already be familiar with key meeting spices. Plants that have a scientific nameBoesenbergia rotundathese have different nicknames in each region. Some call it only "keys", "meeting konci", to "temo kunce". Temu Kunci rhizome which is small round is often processed into cooking to add to the taste of food. But it turns out, this spice also has many health benefits that are a pity to miss, you know!
Various key meeting benefits
Not only limited as a spice in cooking, there are still a variety of other key meeting benefits, such as:
1. Overcoming indigestion
Temu Kunci contains pinostrobin compounds which help protect the health of the intestines, stomach and other digestive organs.
Not only that. The leaves of temu Kunci are also believed to have anti-toxic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties that are useful for treating various digestive problems.
2. Prevent cavities
Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus are bacteria that live naturally in the mouth. However, if the amount is excessive, the two bacteria can cause caries and cavities. Uniquely, the extract from temu Kunci contains active compounds that are effective in fighting the toxins from these bacteria.
You can use Temu Kunci as a mouthwash or mix it with toothpaste to get multiple benefits.
3. Prevent ulcers
Symptoms of ulcers and stomach ulcers can be caused by bacterial infections Helicobacter pylori. In fact, the further development of these bacteria is often associated with chronic gastric disease and colon cancer.
In fact, apart from being able to overcome indigestion, key meeting can also prevent the disease from occurring before you actually catch an infection. The reason is, temu Kunci contains flavonoid components which serve as a natural remedy to inhibit infections caused by bacteria H. pylori.
You can use root extract oil to get these benefits. But remember, this plant is only an additional therapy. So, consult further with your doctor about the use of these oils.
4. Increase sex drive
A study published by Pharmacognosy Reviews states that the key meeting plant has good properties as an aphrodisiac. Aphrodisiacs are foods or drinks that are claimed to increase a person's sexual arousal.
Not without reason, because Temu Kunci contains various active substances such as alkaloids, essential oils, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. This plant is also rich in boesenbergin, krachaizin, panduratin, and pinostrobin compounds, which are useful as a libody enhancer.
Men who routinely consume key jamu were reported to have better sperm quality and quantity. The antioxidants in temu Kunci are also good for preventing damage to the testes.
