Gambier

(Uncaria gambier (Hunter.) Roxb.)

Synonym:
Ourouparia gambier Roxb. Nauclea gambier

Family:
Rubiaceae.

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).

Local Name:
NAME Simplisia Terra Japonica, Gele catechu; 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:
PURPOSE
1. Dysentery.
2. Diarrhea.
3. Burns (external drug).
4. Injury (external drug).
5.Sariawan mouth (gargle).
6. Hoarse voice (mouthwash).

Diarrhea dose of herbs and ingredients: Turmeric Gambier Master piece of a piece of fresh Chinese Herba handful Patikan Water 110 ml How to manufacture: Made infusion. How to use: 1 times daily drink 100 ml.

Duration of treatment: Repeated during 3 days. If not healed immediately taken to the nearest doctor. A hoarse voice and Sprue Mouth Remedy: Gambir Leaf Sirih fresh piece of 3 strands of Water 110 ml How to manufacture: Made infusion or seduhan.

How to use: To rinse 2 times a day, morning and afternoon, each time 100 ml. Duration of treatment: Repeated during 7 days.

Note 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.

Composition:
Chemical content of catechins, kuersetin, tanning substances catechins, catechins red, mucus, fat, and night.