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12 Benefits of Binahong Leaves for Health, Postoperative Medicine - Overcome Broken Bones

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Kapanlagi.com - Binahong leaves are one of the medicinal plants that grow in highlands and lowlands. These leaves are one of the climbing plants that have a lot of content, so it's no wonder that the benefits of binahong leaves are very numerous for body health.

It is not difficult to find binahong leaves in Indonesia. Its shape, which is similar to betel leaves, not only has benefits for health but also for beauty. In fact, binahong leaves have extraordinary benefits for postoperative health and broken bones.

And what are the benefits of binahong leaves for body health? As reported from various sources, let's check KLovers directly.

 

1. Increasing Appetite

The first benefit of binahong leaves is that they can increase appetite. If a child experiences difficulty eating, you can overcome this problem by providing the benefits of binahong leaves.

Having many beneficial substances for the body, binahong leaves are able to effectively address appetite issues. It's quite easy, KLovers, you just need to consume boiled binahong leaf water regularly, and this will have a positive effect on children who have difficulty eating.

 

2. Resolving Stomach Problems

The second benefit of binahong leaves is that they can resolve stomach problems. There are many issues in the stomach, such as unhealthy digestion, acid reflux, colon cancer, and many more.

But don't worry, KLovers, you can actually improve stomach health by using binahong leaves. Having extraordinary benefits, binahong leaves actually contain a very high amount of fiber. Dietary fiber can improve digestive health.

In addition, fiber can slow down the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, which can reduce the risk of insulin resistance, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. Not only that, fiber is very beneficial for those struggling with constipation, bloating, and digestive disorders. This nutrient helps normalize bowel movements and supports intestinal health.

 

3. Overcoming Anemia

Anemia is a mild disease, where sufferers lack iron intake, making them easily tired, unenthusiastic, and pale. Iron is needed by the body to produce red blood cell components known as hemoglobin.

When the body experiences iron-deficiency anemia, red blood cells will also experience a lack of hemoglobin supply, which functions to carry oxygen in red blood cells and distribute it to all body tissues. But don't worry, KLovers, anemia can be effectively overcome using binahong leaves. Because binahong leaves contain a fairly high iron content, they are able to overcome anemia.

 

4. Overcoming Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are a disease that affects the blood vessels in the lower part of the body, specifically the anus. This disease is usually known as piles, and if it becomes serious, it will become hemorrhoids. To reduce the pain caused by hemorrhoids, you can overcome it by consuming binahong leaves.

The method is quite easy, you just need to use 16 leaves of binahong boiled until cooked. Then boil it using water, and drink the water to overcome the pain caused by hemorrhoids.

 

5. Overcoming Brain Problems

Rich in folate and other B-complex vitamins, binahong leaves can actually support mental function and keep the brain sharp. The content of thiamine, biotin, folic acid, and other B vitamins in binahong leaves plays an important role in mental health.

If you lack vitamin B-12, you may be at a higher risk of depression, fatigue, anemia, and paranoia. To avoid such problems, you can use binahong leaves as brain nutrition.

The way is quite easy, KLovers, you only need to boil 3 to 4 binahong leaves and consume them regularly. You can consume the water before bed to get its benefits.

 

6. Overcoming Kidney Problems

It turns out that binahong leaves can also overcome kidney problems, KLovers. With its many contents, binahong leaves are proven to be effective in healing and as a kidney stone medicine in a relatively short time. This climbing plant utilizes its leaves to be made into herbal medicine to dissolve kidney stones, which are the cause of kidney pain.

The way is quite simple, KLovers, you only need to boil 10 to 15 binahong leaves. After that, you can consume the boiled water regularly, and the kidney problems will be effectively resolved.

 

7. Post-Operative Healing

For patients who have just undergone surgery and are entering the healing phase, consuming boiled binahong leaves can be a natural and effective healing solution. This is because binahong leaves contain minerals and proteins that are good for post-operative healing.

In addition, you can also use binahong leaves as an external remedy. You can apply binahong leaves to the body parts affected by surgery, such as after childbirth or circumcision.

 

8. Managing Cancer Risks

Cancer is one of the most terrifying diseases in the world, due to its different nature. This occurs as a result of a natural process known as oxidative stress. This pressure leads to the production of free radicals that damage healthy cells and turn them into cancer cells in the body.

However, binahong leaves are rich in essential antioxidant pigments, such as Beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and lutein. These antioxidants neutralize harmful free radicals. In addition, the vitamin A content in binahong also provides benefits for cancer prevention.

It has been found that the consumption of vitamin A and flavonoids provides protection against lung cancer. There is also vitamin C found in binahong leaves. Vitamin C is known as a powerful antioxidant that is far more effective in combating free radicals. So it's no wonder that one of the benefits of binahong leaves is to prevent the risk of cancer in the body.

 

9. Overcoming Fracture Problems

Another benefit of binahong leaves is that they can overcome fracture problems. This is because binahong leaves contain a high amount of minerals and are able to address issues that occur in patients with fractures.

This is because binahong leaves contain a high amount of minerals, allowing them to reduce the pain caused by fractures. You can consume boiled binahong leaf water or apply binahong leaf paste to the affected area to alleviate the pain caused by fractures.

 

10. Protecting and Maintaining the Eyes

Not only does binahong provide good effects for fractures, but it also offers benefits for protecting and maintaining your eyes, KLovers. The harmful effects of free radicals occur at the cellular level. Free radicals can damage the retinal cells, leading to cataracts or vision loss.

Antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and lutein provide extra protection against free radicals. These substances are present in binahong leaves, which play a crucial role in maintaining good eyesight. Binahong leaves are rich in vitamin A, which is beneficial for the eyes. Not only the leaves, but even the stems are a source of vitamin A.

 

11. Healing Burns

Not only can it be used as a recovery medicine during surgery, it turns out that the benefits of binahong leaves can also heal burns, KLovers. Yup! When you have a burn, you must quickly treat it, KLovers. This is to avoid the burn being infected by bacteria that can make you sick.

From a study published in 2017, it is proven that ointment containing 5% binahong leaf extract can quickly heal burns. In addition, the presence of atsiril and arkobat acid in binahong leaves can also treat external wounds.

 

12. Dealing with Menstrual Problems

And the last benefit of binahong leaves is that they can overcome menstrual problems. It turns out that binahong leaves can overcome various menstrual problems, KLovers, such as pain, irregular cycles, and discomfort during menstruation. In fact, the benefits of binahong leaves can also address excessive vaginal discharge in women.

This is because binahong leaves contain iron and other minerals that are effective in regulating menstruation, menstrual pain, and discomfort. The way to consume it is quite easy, KLovers, you just need to boil binahong leaves and consume the boiled water during your period.

Those are the 12 benefits of binahong leaves for health. Not only can it be a medicine for internal organs, but binahong leaves can also provide health for the external skin and beauty.

 

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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