Activity of Temu Lawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.) Rhizome Extract in Increasing Appetite in White Mice

Salmah Salmah; Sugiarti Sugiarti; Surahman Surahman; Yugo Susanto; Misgiati Misgiati; Andy Brata

doi:10.55927/fjas.v5i3.37

Authors

Salmah Salmah Poltekkes Kemenkes Jambi
Sugiarti Sugiarti Poltekkes Kemenkes Jambi
Surahman Surahman Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta II
Yugo Susanto Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan ISFI Banjarmasin
Misgiati Misgiati Politeknik Kesehatan Putra Indonesia Malang
Andy Brata Poltekkes Kemenkes Jambi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjas.v5i3.37

Keywords:

Stunting, Appetite, Curcuma xanthorrhiza, Mice, Herbal Extract

Abstract

Poor appetite contributes to malnutrition and stunting in children. Traditional herbal medicines such as Javanese turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.) are commonly used to stimulate appetite, but scientific evidence remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the appetite-enhancing potential of C. xanthorrhiza rhizome extract in experimental animals. The rhizome powder was extracted by maceration using 70% ethanol for 3 × 24 hours. Twenty-five male mice (20–30 g) were divided into five groups: negative control (NaCMC 1%), three extract doses (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg BW), and positive control (megestrol acetate 81.25 mg/kg BW). Feed intake and body weight were recorded daily for 14 days. The results showed that medium and high doses increased feed consumption and body weight, indicating the potential of C. xanthorrhiza extract as an appetite-enhancing agent.

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