Jombang is one of the herbal plants, the flowers are yellow and white with broad horizontal leaves and curved edges. The flowers are actually a group of small flowers that are rocked on a flower head, which is the hallmark of the Kenikir-kenikir tribe (Asteraceae). This plant grows rapidly and wildly on mountain slopes, fields and on the edge of roads with cool air. The Jombang plant originates from Europe and West Asia but has spread to many places, sometimes even dominating an open field. Jombang plants can reproduce asexually.
The shape of the leaves of the Jombang plant is jagged, has a slightly lighter green color and the flowers are yellow, similar to chrysanthemum flowers. This plant has a height of 10 to 25 cm. All sides are filled with liquid like milk. At the base of the leaf is more or less narrow, about 6 to 15 cm, has an area of 2 to 4 cm. The entire surface of the green leaves is covered with soft white hairs.
All Jombang plants are meritorious, from leaves, stems to roots. Jombang plants have a sweet and bitter taste. The cold nature of this plant serves to strengthen the liver and stomach. In addition, the Jombang plant also functions as an anti-biotic, anti-inflammatory, eliminates ulcers, destroys blockages, laxative urine (strong diuretic), keeps heat and toxins clean, and increases bile production.
This plant contains Vitamin C, it is not surprising that the flowers are also used as a drink dye. Jombang leaves can also be eaten raw or the Javanese term as fresh vegetables (using coconut spice in roasting) its benefits are to increase platelets in the blood and anti-cancer which functions as an antibody.
