Gambier (Uncaria gambir)

Description:
Plant shrubs, 1-3 cm high. Stems upright, rounded, branching simpodial, pale brown color. Single leaf, opposite, oval, serrated edge, base rounded, tapered tip, 8-13 cm long, 4-7 cm wide, green color. Compound interest, the form of a bell, in the armpit leaves, more or less long, 5 cm, 5 I ielai crown oval, purple, oval fruits, more or less long, 1.5 cm, black color. Part Used Dried leaves Sari (gambier).

Curable Disease:
Bitter and characteristic brown. KHASIAT Astringen and hemostatik. RESEARCH Zulfadli, 1989. Pharmacy, FMIPA UNAND. Microbiological tests have been carried out leaves and twigs extracts Gambier against several bacteria that causes diarrhea in vitro. From the results of these studies, it leaves and twigs extracts Gambier can inhibit the growth of bacteria causes diarrhea.

Utilization:
USEFULNESS
1. Dysentery.
2. Diarrhea.
3. Burns (external drug).
4. Injury (external drug).
5.Sariawan mouth (gargle).
6. Hoarse voice (mouthwash).
Herbs and dosages
Diarrhea
Remedy:
Gambier piece
Turmeric parent piece
Fresh Chinese herbs handful Patikan
Water 110 ml
How to manufacture:
Created infusion.
How to use:
Taken 1 time a day 100 ml.
Old treatment:
Repeated for 3 days. If not healed immediately taken to the nearest doctor.
A hoarse voice and Thrush Mouth
Remedy:
Gambier piece
Leaf Sirih fresh 3 sheet
Water 110 ml
How to manufacture:
Created infusion or seduhan.
How to use:
To rinse 2 times a day, morning and afternoon, each time 100 ml.
Old treatment:
Repeated for 7 days.
Notes
There are several forms of Gambier, among others:
1. Gambir Bulat.
2. Gambir Board.
3. Gambir Paku.
Gambier is an essential ingredient for chewing betel nut (nginang). The habit of chewing betel nut healthy gums, teeth, and throat.