Origin and things worth knowing
the term Bajakah refers to a group of different trees of a genus, 
native to the island of Kalimantan in Indonesia.
These trees are characterized by a high percentage of active substances, which is of the highest interest for medicinal use.
 
BAJAKAH contains:
1.)  SAPONINS
     Effect:
     - antibacterial
     - lowers cholesterol levels
It attacks cancer cells
     - has a preventive effect against tumors
     - improves the immune system
 
2.)ALKALOIDS
    Effect:
Accelerate wound healing
     - maintain physical endurance
 
3.)STEROIDS
    Effect: 
Accelerate wound healing
     - maintain physical endurance
 
4.)TERPENOIDS
    Effect
     - germicidal (antiseptic)
     - antimicrobial
    - help with menstrual problems
Reduce inflammation
     - Use as antimalarial drug
    - Use against diabetes
 
5.)FLAVONOIDS
    Effect:
     - fight free radicals in the body (antioxidant) and_cc781905-93-bb3b-3b51-93-bb3bc5cde-38d
           corrupted cells
     - against allergies
    - against infections
    - against arthritis
     - Maximize the benefits of vitamin C in the body
     - protect the cell structure
     - act as a natural antibiotic
     - have an anti-inflammatory effect
 
6.)TANINS
    Effect:
     - antibacterial
    - against diarrhea
Fight free radicals in the body (antioxidant)
     - have a disinfecting effect
 
7.)PHENOL
    Effect:
     - have a disinfecting effect
    - against diarrhea
Fight free radicals in the body (antioxidant)
 
In Indonesian folk medicine, Bajakah is drunk with or against the following diseases:
 
- against cancer
- with too much stomach acid / against heartburn / against indigestion
- gout
- Problems with the lymph glands
- tumors
- Stroke
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Lipoma and goiter
- Thyroid fibroids and cysts
- for problems with the tonsils and hernias
- Formation of unnatural lumps
- Hemorrhoids (bloody)
- Tuberculosis
- Asthma
- Lung infections
- Improve endurance
- prostate
- against diabetes
- if you have problems with your heart or kidneys
- Action as a pain reliever
- Lowering cholesterol
- against rheumatism and rheumatic complaints
- for back pain and wound pain
- supports wound healing
- against fungal and viral infections
 
 
Preparation as a tea:
Depending on the desired intensity of the tea, take 1 - 3 wooden discs from the pack and put them in a glass or cup.
Pour boiling water over it and leave to steep for at least 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
The pieces of wood can be dried and used a second time.
 
Of course, the wood can also be crushed / ground   and prepared in a tea egg.
You only need half the amount for this, but the exhausted wood chips cannot be used again.
Sweeten with honey or syrup if desired. 
 
 
Note on medical content:
The content presented here only provides an overview of possible medical use and does not constitute a recommendation for use.
Please always consult a (family) doctor or pharmacist.