What is Temulawak?

Mar 18, 2025

Temulawak / Java Ginger (Shu Gu Jiang Huang)

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Allow me to introduce you to Temulawak, A.K.A. Java ginger or Java turmeric.

Native to Indonesia, it is a member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It has its own distinct flavor and scent and is used in many culinary dishes and as a medicine.

It is best known for its ability to treat indigestion, stomach disorders, and liver and gallbladder complaints.

In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Temulawak is known for Clearing Liver Heat and Soothing the Spleen and Stomach.

In the West, among its many attributes, it is also recognized as having neuroprotective and estrogenic properties. 

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