The rhizome cut into thin slices is gently boiled in water for about fifteen minutes, then filtered. This bitter preparation was traditionally drunk after meals. A healthcare professional or qualified herbalist should be consulted before any regular use. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The dried rhizome is reduced to a fine powder, sometimes mixed with honey or warm water according to the Javanese jamu tradition. It is recommended to seek advice from a healthcare professional before any use, particularly regarding quantity and duration. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The fresh rhizome was sometimes macerated in alcohol to obtain a concentrated extract, used in small amounts diluted in water. This concentrated form requires professional advice before use, due to the risk of interactions and variability in concentrations. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Dried or powdered temu lawak can be found in herbalist shops specializing in Asian plants, as well as in some Indonesian grocery stores; the fresh plant remains rare outside Southeast Asia.