Food

Temulawak (Java turmeric)

Temulawak (Curcuma zanthorrhiza), Indonesia's flagship rhizome, a distinct species from common turmeric (Curcuma longa); used fresh, dried, or as a powder in jamu and capsules. It carries curcumin along with its own aromatic constituent xanthorrhizol.

Often discussed in relation to

Digestion

A possible source of

Curcumin

Worth knowing

Temulawak is well tolerated at normal culinary amounts. Very high or prolonged doses have occasionally been linked to changes in liver-enzyme readings; keep to label or culinary amounts and talk with a clinician if you take other medicines.

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