Plant: Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus
Calamus, Sweet flag
Jeringau
Araceae

Jeringau scientifically known as Acorus calamus, is commonly called jangu by the Balinese. This plant is charakterized by sword-shaped, bright green leave, aromatic rhizome and small, camp-green flowers. It is commonly used in traditional medicine to relieve pain and can also be used as a cooking spice. 

Jeringau atau nama ilmiahnya acorus calamus biasanya disebut Jangu oleh orang Bali, tanaman ini memiliki ciri ciri daun berbentuk pedang, berwarna hijau cerah, dan rimpang yang aromatik, dan memiliki bunga berukuran kecil berwarna hijau kekuningan. Tanaman ini biasanya digunakan sebagai obat tradisional untuk meredakan rasa nyeri dan juga bisa digunakan sebagai bahan tambahan bumbu masak. 

 

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Local Name
Cultural Group
Language
 
Jangu
Bali - Gianyar
Bali
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Category
Cultural Group
Material
Part Used
Color
 
Medicinal
Bali - Gianyar
No material given
Green
Ni Wayan Sari
Yansen Alfred Tuan
05 Jul 2024
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No technique given
English

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Indonesian

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Field Note; (2024-07-04); with Ni Wayan Seruti; 100; 690
English

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Indonesian

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Field Note; (2024-07-04); with Ni Wayan Seruti; 100; 690