Penerapan SOP Budidaya Untuk Mendukung Temulawak Sebagai Bahan Baku Obat Potensial

Application of Standard Operational Procedure to Support Java Turmeric as Potential Drug IngredientsJava turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb) is one of Indonesian native plants cultivated in West, Central and, East Java, Yogyakarta, Bali, North Sumatera, Riau, Jambi, West and East Kalimantan, and North and South Sulawesi. Since rhizomes contain xanthorrizol, curcuminoid and essential oils, this plant has been widely used as traditional medicine (jamu), standardized herbal and phytopharmaca medicines. Applying standard operational procedure consisting of the USAge of a good variety, selection of suitable environmental condition, soil preparation, seedling and planting techniques, and post harvest technology will produce high both yield and quality of rhizomes. Turmeric propagates via main or branch rhizomes. Seed should be chosen from the healthy plants age 10-12 months after planting. Rhizomes should have shiny skin and free from pests and diseases. Rhizomes may be divided into 2 - 4 pieces, which is 20-40 g/slice and have 2-3 shoots. Organic and inorganic fertilizers ascertain quantity and quality of rhizomes. The need of inorganic fertilizers such as Urea, SP36 and KCl depends on soil fertility condition. Field in Type B climate having low N status, enough P and K status will produce 25.46 tones/ha rhizomes since it is applied with 20 ton/ha of dung manure, 300 kg/ha of Urea, 200 kg/ha of SP36 and 200 kg/ha of KCL. Plant will ready to be harvested on 10 to 12 months after planting, indicated by senescent condition. Java turmeric can be used to enhance eating appetite, cure digesting and liver malfunctions, lower blood fat, antioxidants and inhibit blood clotting