Origin and things worth knowing
the term Bajakah refers to a group of different trees of a genus, which is native to the island of Kalimantan in Indonesia.
These trees are characterized by a high percentage of active substances, which is of the highest interest for medicinal use.
 
BAJAKAH contains:
1.) SAPONINS
Effect:
- antibacterial
- lowers cholesterol levels
- It attacks cancer cells
- has a preventive effect against tumors
- improves the immune system
 
2.)ALKALOIDS
Effect:
- Accelerate wound healing
- maintain physical endurance
 
3.)STEROIDS
Effect:
- Accelerate wound healing
- maintain physical endurance
 
4.)TERPENOIDS
Effect:
- germicidal (antiseptic)
- antimicrobial
- help with menstrual problems
- reduce inflammation
- use as antimalarial drug
- use against diabetes
 
5.)FLAVONOIDS
Effect:
- fight free radicals in the body (antioxidant) and corrupted cells
- against allergies
- against infections
- against arthritis
- Maximize the benefits of vitamin C in the body
- protect the cell structure
- act as a natural antibiotic
- have an anti-inflammatory effect
 
6.)TANINS
Effect:
- antibacterial
- against diarrhea
- fight free radicals in the body (antioxidant)
- have a disinfecting effect
 
7.)PHENOL
Effect:
- have a disinfecting effect
- against diarrhea
- fight free radicals in the body (antioxidant)
 
In Indonesian folk medicine, Bajakah is drunk with or against the following diseases:
 
- against cancer
- with too much stomach acid / against heartburn / against indigestion
- gout
- Problems with the lymph glands
- tumors
- Stroke
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Lipoma and goiter
- Thyroid fibroids and cysts
- for problems with the tonsils and hernias
- Formation of unnatural lumps
- Hemorrhoids (bloody)
- Tuberculosis
- Asthma
- Lung infections
- Improve endurance
- prostate
- against diabetes
- if you have problems with your heart or kidneys
- Action as a pain reliever
- Lowering cholesterol
- against rheumatism and rheumatic complaints
- for back pain and wound pain
- supports wound healing
- against fungal and viral infections
 
 
Preparation as a tea:
Depending on the desired intensity of the tea, take 1 - 2 Red Tampala wooden discs from the pack and place in a glass or cup.
Pour boiling water over it and leave to steep for at least 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
The pieces of wood can be dried and used a second time.
 
Of course, the wood can also be crushed / ground and prepared in a tea egg.
You only need half the amount for this, but the exhausted wood chips cannot be used again.
Sweeten with honey or syrup if desired.
 
 
Note on medical content:
The content presented here only provides an overview of possible medical use and does not constitute a recommendation for use.
Please always consult a (family) doctor or pharmacist.
 
The images and texts were kindly made available to us by our Indonesian supplier.