High cases of side effects such as nose-bleeding and mucosal dryness due to synthetic treatments of acne lead to the implementation of plant extracts in topical formulations as alternative treatments. Cinnamon bark essential oil (CBEO) (Cinnamomum burmannii) and Turmeric essential oil (TEO) (Curcuma Longa) and have proven antibacterial efficacy against acne-causing bacteria, Staphylococcus …
Pickering emulsion is an emulsion type where stability is achieved through the use of solid particles instead of surfactants. Jamu, specifically white turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria), is one of the contributors of food by-products in Indonesia and the by-products could be used as Pickering particles. Therefore, this project aimed to evaluate the feasibility of unfractionated white turmeric (Cur…
Jamu is a common practice of Indonesia's traditional drinks to maintain health and immunity made with various natural ingredients from plants and herbs. As for jamu kunyit asam or tamarind acid, just like the name it is made with a combination of turmeric and tamarind. Though there are many ways in combining traditional herbal medicines with the modern form of delights, one of them is gummy …
Obesity, characterized by excessive adipose tissue, is linked to adverse health effects. Ginger, containing compounds like gingerol, shogaols, and zingerone, exhibits anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-hepatic steatosis, and antioxidant properties. Turmeric has potential as an anti-adipogenic agent by suppressing key regulators of adipogenesis. This study analyzed the anti-adi…
Jamu, an Indonesian traditional medicinal drink derived from rhizomes, could potentially raise environmental problems if the pomace byproduct is not improperly handled. A sustainable approach to solve this problem is by using the pomace into a Pickering emulsion. In this research, the capability of black turmeric (Curcuma aeruginosa) pomace to serve this purpose was analyzed by investigating…
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary liver cancer where its development and onset can be caused by oxidative stress. Consequently, consuming Javanese Turmeric as an antioxidant can compensate for the increase of oxidative stress and can be used as a potential liver cancer treatment. However, during the manufacture of Javanese Turmeric as a herbal medicine or supplement, it can alter …
Jamu is an Indonesian traditional medicine drink made from rhizomes. However, it leaves pomace waste that possesses several environmental problems. Several efforts to reduce the waste accumulation could be performed, including using the pomace as a Pickering emulsion stabilizer. In order to obtain this function, the pomace needs to be dried first using an optimal temperature. Thus, this study a…