Kecombrang

Etlingera elatior

Etlingera elatior, commonly known as “torch ginger” is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and New Guinea. It belongs to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and is known for its pink flowers and diverse medicinal properties. The plant is widely cultivated in Southeast Asia and is used in various culinary and medicinal applications.

Nature of The Plant

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Our Benefit

Antioxidant properties

The plant contains compounds that combat free radicals and support overall health

Anti-inflammatory effects

It may help reduce inflammation by down regulating the expression of pro-inflammtory cytokines like (TNF-α), interleukins 1β and 6 (IL-1β, IL-6). this is important in playing a role for maintaining a balanced inflammtory response during wound healing, and mitigates oxidative stress in the body.

Antidiabetics Activities

Aqueous extract of E. elatior flowers has shown potential in improving blood glucose control in diabetic conditions

Nephroprotective effect

It may protect against oxidative stress-induced nephropathy in diabetes

Antibacterial properties

The fruit extract has shown to have antibactieral activity against E. coli and S. aureus, while the flower extract has shown to have antibactieral properties against acne causing bacteria Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus.

Potential anticancer effects

Some studies suggest it may have antitumor properties

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