Indonesia SPICES and HERBS

Eleutherine

2010-09-19T15:54:00.012+07:00

Eleutherine was the specific onion which different with other onions.
Those plants came from the tropics forest of America but in Indonesia for long time initially have been known as decorative plants
High of Eleutherine plant only reached 30 cm, needed the sun rays directly, and liked the rich land humus and was humid enough. This plant was increased with the doll or the roots.

Eleutherine plant had the color of the red roots with the green leaves had the shape of the tape and his flower was white. The roots of the Eleutherine contain fitokimia compound namely the alkaloid, glycoside, flavonoid, fenolik, steroids and tannin.
Empirically, Eleutherine has been used by local community as medicine plant of various illness as breasts cancer, medicine to decrease Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, unloaded cholesterol, boil medicine, intestines cancer and prevented stroke. The Eleutherine could be utilized in the form of fresh (bulbs) simplisia, foods and in powder form. The potential for Eleutherine as the multifunctional medicine plant was very big to be increased the using as the modern remedy.

Eurycoma longifolia, Longjack, Tongkat Ali

2008-12-19T07:49:00.003+07:00

What is Tongkat Ali
Other Names: Eurycoma longifolia, Longjack

Tongkat Ali is also known as Pasak Bumi. Its scientific name is Eurycoma Longifolia Jack.
Tongkat Ali is a tree native to Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The part of the tree used medicinally is the root.

Why Do People Use Tongkat Ali?
Tongkat Ali was dubbed the "Asian Viagra" in a May 1999 report in the New Sunday Times.
It has been used in Malaysia for many years by men to increase sexual desire, libido, sexual performance and to treat erectile dysfunction.

Tongkat ali appears to work by increasing levels of the hormone testosterone. Testosterone is primarily responsible for the growth and development of male reproductive organs, including the penis, testicles, scrotum, prostate, and seminal vesicles. Normal testosterone levels maintain energy level, mood, fertility, and sexual desire.
Because of its testosterone-enhancing properties, tongkat ali is also used by bodybuilders to increase muscle mass and strength.

Safety
Reported side effects include insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness.
Tongkat ali should not be used by pregnant or nursing women or children.
Because tongkat ali increases testosterone levels it should not be used by men with breast cancer or prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or sleep apnea.
Tongkat ali should not be used by people with weakened immune systems as some evidence suggests it may further weaken immune function.

Drug Interactions
Tongkat ali should not be used by people taking immunosuppressant drugs.
It is especially important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking insulin. Tongkat ali may decrease blood sugar levels.

GANITRI - RUDRAKSHA

2008-12-19T06:27:00.003+07:00

Elaeocarpus ganitrus is commonly called Rudraksha Tree in India, Its English name is Utrasum Bead Tree. This plant produces seeds known as Rudraksha. The seeds have been traditionally considered sacred in Hinduism as they are believed to be the tears of the shiva. In Sanskrit, rudra means shiva and aksh means eye. The dried seeds are used used as rosary beads and necklaces for meditation purposes. Around 70% of the Ganitri trees are found in Indonesia. However, 15%-20% of the commercially grown plants are found growing in Nepal and Uttar Pradesh, India."

The Tears of Lord Siva that are Rudraksa, are the original Vedic Beads of Power worn by the Yogis of India and the Himalayas for thousands of years to maintain health and to gain self empowerment and fearless life on their path to Enlightenment and Liberation.

The Electromagnetic Properties of the Rudraksa Beads improve concentration, focus and mental stamina. Due to these same properties it was found that wearing these Beads around the heart reduced and controlled stress levels, blood pressure and hypertension resulting in the feeling of tranquility and calmness. Rudraksa Beads were found to be ideal for focused Meditation and other Spiritual Practices.

Historically the positive effects that have been exhibited in the wearers Neurophysiology, Personality and Physical Health has resulted in their being used widely in the Eastern Cultures of India, China and Japan by Hindus, Buddhists and followers of Zen.

It is remarkable to consider that natural beads of vegetable matter from the Rudraksha Tree affect the human neurophysiology as described in Vedic Literature however recent scientific research has again found Vedic.

Research has proven that Rudraksha have powerful Electromagnetic, Paramagnetic and Inductive Properties that vary from the different Mukhis or facets ( the different number of divisions found on the surface of each Bead ). They also found that wearing or performing Japa with a particular Mukhi or set of Mukhis of the Rudraksha Beads created specific electrical impulses that are sent to the brain through the process of galvanic skin response stimulating certain brain centers that transfer information.

This Bioelectric Stimulation affects the Biochemical System in the brain creating a positive impact on the activity of neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin levels that is evidenced by the positive transformation in the personality, mindset, outlook, charisma and the confidence of the wearer.

It was also found that those wearing Rudraksha Beads were able to experience reduced stress reaction to unexpected levels that were normally possible only with continued doses of tranquilizers.

BETEL NUTS

2008-02-16T20:56:00.012+07:00

Betel nut, also known as Bettlenut (Areca Catechu, Paaku, Areca nut) Chalia in the Hindi language, Tamol in Assamese language, Kwai in Khasi language, Adike in Kannada language, Supari in Marathi and Bengali language, Puwak in Sinhala and Bīnláng in Taiwan).

Betel nut is commercially available in dried, cured and natural forms. Considered an auspicious ingredient in Hinduism, it is used along with betel leaf in religious ceremonies and also while honoring individuals.

Betel nuts are chewed for their effects as a mildly euphoric stimulant, attributed to the presence of relatively high levels of psychoactive alkaloids and terpeneols (citation needed). Chewing betel nuts increases the capacity to work, also causes a hot sensation in the body, heightened alertness and sweating (citation needed). It should be noted effect of chewing a few betel nuts is milder than drinking a cup of coffee.

Chewing betel nuts is an important and popular cultural activity in many Asian countries including Palau. (citation needed) In East and North-east India, Betel nut is chewed with Paan (Betel leaf). Betel nuts are used in preparation of Ayurvedic medicines .

In India (the largest consumer of betel nut), the betel nut is cut into small pieces using a special instrument called sarota, and the husk is wrapped in a "betel leaf" along with lime and may include clove, cardamom, catechu (kattha), etc. for extra flavouring.

Betel leaf has a fresh, peppery taste, but, depending on the variety of betel pepper from which it comes, it can be very bitter. Experienced chewers might mix the betel nut with tobacco (the drug effect of the nicotine in tobacco resembles that of betel nut). This preparation of betel leaf with or without betel nut is commonly referred to as paan in India and Pakistan, and is available everywhere.

Betel nut is also sold in ready-to-chew pouches called Pan Masala.
It is a mixture of many spices whose primary base is betel nut crushed into very small pieces. Sometimes Pan Masala also includes a small quantity of tobacco; in this case, the product is called gutka.

Other uses :

Powdered betel nut is used as a constituent in some tooth powders. Other medicinal uses include the removal of tapeworms and other intestinal parasites by swallowing a few teaspoons of powdered betel nut, or by taking tablets containing the extracted alkaloids.

In South Asia, betel nuts are often chewed as an ingredient in a snack called Paan. Also popular in India is a concoction of ground (or thin sliced) betel nuts (supari), tobacco and flavourings known as gutka.
In Taiwan, betel nuts are known as bīnláng. Bags of 20 to 40 betel nuts are purchased fresh daily by a large number of consumers.

Available types :

Whole Betel Nuts
Split Betel Nuts
Lalee Betel Nuts (Betel Nuts grade C).

Whole and Split Betel Nuts .

Good quality (selected, free fungus & insects).
Total Moisture: max. 5%.
Split good cutting 70~75% and 80-85%.
Packaging in gunny bags net 90 kg/bags.

Lalee Betel Nuts :

Good cutting 70~75%.
Total Moisture: max. 8%.
Packaging in Gunny Bags Net 80 kg/bags.

ORTHOSIPHON LEAVES

2007-12-25T15:10:00.005+07:00

Orthosiphon has some names based on country: Kidney Tea Plants / Java Tea (English), Kumis Kucing (Indonesia), Misai Kuching (Malaysia).

This plant grows straight , with roots on the joints but not clearly seen, 2 meters high, squared stem, round egg-shaped leave. The edge of flowers is white or purple, upper part covered by short fur. Orthosiphon plant has a dry, salty, and bitter taste. Both the leaf and the stalk are used for medicinal purposes.

Medicinal uses.

Orthosiphon / Java Tea is used for treating the ailments of the kidney, since it has a mild diuretic effect. It is also claimed to have anti-allergenic, anti-hypertensive and anti-inflammatory properties, and is commonly used for kidney stones and nephritis. Orthosiphon is sometimes used to treat gout, diabetes, hypertension and rheumatism. It is reportedly effective for anti-fungal and anti-bacterial purposes. FOLIUM, Help maintaining healthy kidney function , dissolving gall stone, and regulating urine flow.

Compound.

Flavonoid consists of following main components : sinensitin, eupatorin, ortosifonin, fenolat acid, which includes ester of caveat acid, rosmarinat acid, kafeil tartrat acid and dikafeil tartrat, saponin as well as potassium salt.

Commercial products.

Orthosiphon began to interest researchers early in the 20th century, when it was introduced to Europe as a popular herbal health tea. Java tea is available in many products treating for detoxification, water retention, hypertension, obesity or kidney stones. It comes in tablets, capsules, tea sachets, bottled drinks, raw herbs, dried leaves or extracts.

Available types :
1. Dry Leaves + Stalk.
2. Dry on Ground Powder / Cut Tea.

Packaging:
1. Dried Leaves+Stalk in press gunny/jute bags.
2. Powder in Double-layer plastic bag.

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SPICES and HERBS

2007-12-24T17:44:00.006+07:00

We supply as follows:

1. Betel Nuts (Areca Catechu, Bettlenut, Paaku, Areca nut)

2. Baeckea Folium (Baeclea Leaves)

3. Black Pepper and White Pepper (Piper Nigrum)

4. Cardamon (Elettraria Cardamomun)

5. Cinnamon (Cassia Vera)

6. Chasew Nuts

7. Cloves and Cloves Stem

8. Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare)

9. Galangal (Alipinia Galanga)

10. Kaempferia Galanga

11. Long Pepper (Piper retrofractum)

12. Turmeric (Curcuma Domestica)

13. Fresh Ginger (Elephant Fresh Ginger)

14. Red Ginger ( Alpinia purpurata )

15. Dry Ginger ( Zingiber Officinale )

16. Sesame Seed (Black and White) (Sesamun Indicum)

17. Pipper Bettle L.

18. Nutmegs and Mace

19. Others.

DRIED OF MEDICAL HERB

1. Eurycoma longifolia, Tongkat Ali, Pasak Bumi

2. Cetella Asiatica

3. Labisia Pumila, Kacip Fatimah

4. Orthosiphon, Java Tea, Misai Kucing