Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Mahkota Dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa)

Tree Mahkota Dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa) is known as one of the medicinal plants in Indonesia. Originally from Papua / Irian Jaya.

Phaleria contain several active substances such as:

     * Alkaloids, is detoxification which can neutralize toxins in the body
     * Saponin, which is useful as:
           o The source of anti-bacterial and anti-virus
           o enhance the immune system
           o enhance the vitality
           o reduce blood sugar levels
           o reduce blood clotting
     * Flavonoids
           o blood circulation throughout the body and prevent blockages in blood vessels
           o reduce the cholesterol content of fat and reduce penumbunan on blood vessel walls
           o reduce the levels of risk of coronary heart disease
           o contains anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory)
           o act as anti-oxidants
           o help to reduce pain if there is bleeding or swelling
     * Polyphenols
           o serve as an anti-histamine (allergy)

Plants or trees crown the god is often planted as shade. The size is not too big to reach 3 meters high, has bright red fruit that grows from the main trunk to the branches.

To extend the shelf life Phaleria, preservation can be done in several ways including refrigeration, canning, and drying. Drying is done at Phaleria aims to reduce the water content in the material, so the remaining water can not be used as a medium for microbial life destroyer that is in such materials, in other words, may prolong the shelf life of these Phaleria. The proper drying conditions will menentukn drying high quality results. 

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