Medicinal plants in Indonesia has used since the ancestors, although the development of herbs remedies in Indonesia is still far behind from India and China. According to dr. Setiawan Dalimartha, a general practitioner who is also the herbalist, herbs remedies can treat many types of diseases including degenerative diseases with fewer side effects. "Many wild plants on the roadside, in the yard or in the garden can actually cure the degenerative disease, for example : Akar Alang-alang (Imperata cilindrika L) that can cure high blood pressure," he said. In addition, other herbs remedies are sambiloto (Andrographis paniculata Ness), Pegagan (Centella asiatica), Tapak Dara (Catharanthus roseus / Vinca rosea), Kumis Kucing (Orthosiphon Spicatus BBS), Mahkota Dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa), Sembung (Blumea Balsamifera (L)) and many more.
Herbs Remedies : Red fruit, VCO, and PCO
At the end of 2004, the Indonesian herbs remedies surprised by the presence of red fruit, which was introduced by Drs. I Made Budi. Benefits red fruit into a separate phenomenon. Red juice contains very high antioxidant claims can help in healing some diseases such as cancer, cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and others. Because of the already proven benefits, many people find red fruit, although the price is quite expensive.
After the phenomenon of red fruit, soon appeared other research results that prove that virgin coconut oil (VCO) which is produced from coconuts has a healing ability as well as red fruit.
In fact, both the oil content is very different. Red fruit contains antioxidants and unsaturated fatty acids, while VCO contains saturated fatty acid simple chain is the mainstay VCO to cure the disease.
Dr.Ir.M. Ahkam Subroto, M.App.Sc.APU, researchers from LIPI to compare these two herbs remedies, and then combine them. The result is obtained PCO (Pandanus Cocos Oil) which has a better content than the red juice or VCO.
Although red fruit and VCO are both oils, but the storage is different. Red fruit can last longer if stored in the refrigerator, while the VCO should be stored at room temperature. PCO can be stored in a cool room temperature.
