Kencur Plant: Spice and Medicinal Herb

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Which of the following is not mentioned as a medicinal property of kencur?

  • Antibacterial
  • Antioxidant (correct)
  • Antifungal
  • Anti-inflammatory

What part of the kencur plant is commonly used as a spice and medicinal herb?

  • Rhizomes (correct)
  • Stem
  • Leaves
  • Flowers

What is the origin of the name 'kencur'?

  • The origin of the name is not mentioned
  • It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kachora' meaning white ginger (correct)
  • It is an indigenous Indonesian name
  • It comes from the Thai language

Which of the following is not mentioned as a traditional use of kencur?

<p>Treatment of diabetes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which country is kencur widely used for the treatment of hypertension, asthma, rheumatism, and other conditions?

<p>Thailand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What family does kencur belong to?

<p>Zingiberaceae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities has kencur not been shown to possess?

<p>Antiviral (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the kencur plant is not mentioned as being commonly used?

<p>Flowers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the name 'kencur'?

<p>It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kachora', meaning white ginger. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is not true about kencur?

<p>It has been used to treat cancer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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