Table of contents:
- Can I drink herbs every day?
- Various benefits of herbal medicine according to the type
- Turmeric
- Ginger
- Galangal
- Tips for safe drinking herbal medicine every day
Traditional herbal or herbal drinks from Indonesia, which have been known for hundreds of years, are believed to provide positive health benefits. However, the consumption of herbal medicine must be in accordance with the correct dosage and method. Then, how much herbal medicine can you consume or can you drink herbal medicine every day? Is it true that excessive drinking of herbal medicine can cause digestive system disorders or other organ disorders?
Can I drink herbs every day?
The Ministry of Health said that basically herbal medicine can be consumed every day. Drinking herbal medicine every day is an effort to maintain the body's immune system so that the virus is not easy to attack, health maintenance, recovery, fitness, even beauty.
In fact, the Ministry of Health also launched a movement to drink herbal medicine to encourage people to use herbal medicine to improve their health.
Director of Traditional Health Services, Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Ina Rosalina, in an interview with one of the media, said that herbal medicine helps a person's stamina to be better.
However, avoid excessive consumption of herbal medicine. Especially if you have certain health conditions, you should consult before taking herbal medicine.
Various benefits of herbal medicine according to the type
Specifically, the benefits of drinking herbal medicine vary, depending on the type of herbal medicine itself. Jamu is also believed to be able to treat certain diseases. Following are the benefits of herbal medicine for human health according to the types of ingredients that are often used.
One of the herbs that are known and have positive benefits in Indonesia, namely tamarind turmeric. As the name suggests, this herbal drink is a mixture of turmeric and tamarind.
Turmeric contains curcumin which is useful for curing chronic inflammation, pain, metabolic syndrome, and anxiety. Apart from the curcumin content, turmeric also contains important minerals such as iron, calcium and potassium. This spice is also rich in vitamins A and C.
Although turmeric is safe for consumption as medicine, its excessive use can actually cause diarrhea, headaches, or skin irritation.
The benefits of ginger as a medicinal ingredient have long been used by humans to treat colds, nausea, migraines, and high blood pressure. Nowadays, ginger is also often used to relieve nausea associated with pregnancy, chemotherapy, and medical surgery.
However, its excessive use can have side effects, such as stomach pain or heartburn and mild diarrhea.
In addition to the two ingredients above, kencur is also often used as a base for making herbal medicine, namely jamu nasi kencur. Kencur is believed to be able to treat certain diseases because it has benefits to help treat infections, reduce inflammation, increase male fertility, and treat various types of cancer.
Tips for safe drinking herbal medicine every day
To be safe for consumption every day, it is better to look for herbs that do not contain a variety of chemicals, preservatives, and are proven hygienic. In fact, if necessary, make the herbs yourself.
When using herbal medicine that is sold in packaged form, it is better to look for herbs that have been tested by the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM). Thus, the benefits of herbal medicine can actually be felt in your body.
As for if you want to use herbal medicine for the treatment of certain diseases, it is better if you consult directly with your doctor so that you use herbal medicine with the right type and dose. Keep in mind that for certain health conditions, herbal medicine cannot replace drugs prescribed by a doctor.
