TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Kecombrang is a plant native to Indonesia that has many benefits. This plant can be found easily in the market and has a relatively cheap price.
Launching DrHealthBenefits, some of the benefits of kecombrang or honje for health among others, to treat wounds, clean dirty blood, strengthen bones and teeth, launch breast milk, improve brain function, to neutralize stomach acid.
In addition to the facts above, there are several other facts related to the kecombrang plant. Summarized from several sources, here are 4 facts about the plant:
- Can be processed into a variety of foods and beverages
According to Specialty Produce, kecombrang goes well with a variety of seafood, put in stews, soups, rice, curries, noodle dishes, or chopped and mixed into salads and fruit salads. In addition, kecombrang can also be processed into tea, ice cream, and put into cocktails.
- Can be used as sunscreen
A study conducted by the Royal College of Medicine Perak in 2017, as reported by Kajo Mag, stated that kecombrang essential oil provides phytochemical filtering, photo-protective and anti-oxidant properties. Therefore, kecombrang can be used as an ingredient in the manufacture of sunscreen cosmetic products.
- Can be used as a preservative
Another study by Universiti Sains Malaysia found that kecombrang oil and plant extracts have antibacterial activity and have great potential to be used as preservatives in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
- Can be made into a hand sanitizer
Kecombrang stems can be used to make hand sanitizer. Citing the ntt.kemenag.go.id page, hand sanitizer can be made by pounding kg of kecombrang stems and boiling them with 1000 ml, 500 ml, or 250 ml of water for 15-20 minutes. Boiled water is then cooled and filtered before finally being put into bottles.
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