Saturday, 5 August 2023 22:01 WIB Editor: Hadi Ismanto
PMJ NEWS – Kencur is commonly known as a spice used to enrich the taste of various dishes such as ointment, pecel seasoning, and of course seblak.
Aside from being a cooking spice, kencur which thrives in various parts of Indonesia and is widely cultivated by the community is also commonly used as a traditional medicinal ingredient.
As summarized from various sources, Saturday (5/8/2023), here are a number of benefits of kencur for the health of the body:
1. Boost the Immune System
Kencur contains bioactive compounds that can help boost the immune system, help fight infection, and protect the body from disease.
2. Good for Heart Health
Several studies have shown that kencur can help improve heart health by reducing cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and preventing blood clots.
3. Maintain Brain Health
Kencur contains compounds that can provide protection for brain health. Several studies in animals show the potential of kencur in protecting the brain from damage and degenerative diseases.
4. Lower Blood Pressure
Kencur has long been used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension. Various studies also support this finding because kencur contains potassium, antioxidants, and compounds that are diuretic.
5. Prevent cancer
Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells due to changes in genetic properties or gene mutations. If not treated early, cancer can spread to other tissues in the body or metastasize and become more difficult to treat.
2023-08-05 15:01:00
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