Java
Java (Medicine)
Java (pronounced: /ˈjɑːvə/), in the context of medicine, refers to a variety of medicinal plants and herbs native to the Java island in Indonesia. The term is derived from the Old Javanese Jāwa Dwipa, meaning "rice-producing island".
Etymology
The term "Java" is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word Yawadvipa which is a combination of yawat (barley, grain, or corn) and dvipa (island). Over time, the term evolved into Jāwa Dwipa in Old Javanese and eventually into the modern "Java".
Medicinal Plants
Java is home to a rich variety of medicinal plants used in traditional medicine, including:
- Andrographis paniculata (pronounced: /ˌændrəˈɡræfɪs pəˈnɪkjʊˌleɪtə/), also known as Java tea, is a herbaceous plant native to Java. It is traditionally used for treating cold, fever, and inflammation.
- Curcuma longa (pronounced: /kərˈkjuːmə ˈlɒŋɡə/), commonly known as turmeric, is a flowering plant of the ginger family. It is widely used in Javanese traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Cinnamomum burmannii (pronounced: /ˌsɪnəˈmoʊməm bɜːrˈmæniːaɪ/), or Java cinnamon, is a tree species native to Java. Its bark is used as a spice and in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems.
Related Terms
- Herbal medicine is the study of botany and use of plants intended for medicinal purposes or for supplementing a diet.
- Phytotherapy (pronounced: /ˌfaɪtoʊˈθɛrəpi/) is the treatment of health conditions with plants or plant extracts.
- Ethnobotany (pronounced: /ˌɛθnoʊˈbɒtəni/) is the scientific study of the relationships that exist between people and plants.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Java
- Wikipedia's article - Java
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