Temulawak vs Macaranga Tanarius

The most important medicinal herb in Indonesian Jamu tradition, used for liver protection and digestive health.

Fast-growing pioneer tree of Southeast Asian forests used in Philippine and Indonesian traditional medicine for wound healing, skin conditions, and liver support.

xanthorrhizol, curcumin, germacrone, bisacurone

tanariflavanones, macarangaflavones, flavonoids, tannins

liver disorders, digestive complaints, skin conditions, fatigue

wound healing, skin conditions, liver disorders, inflammation, ulcers

hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, choleretic

wound healing, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial

500-1000mg extract daily or 5-15g fresh rhizome

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2x daily or topical leaf paste

bile duct obstruction, gallstones

pregnancy, allergy

generally well tolerated

mild digestive upset