7 Types of Leaves for Herbal Medicine, Beneficial for Body Health

Kapanlagi.com - Since ancient times, several types of leaves have been used as a treatment for diseases. Usually, these types of leaves are used for herbal medicine that is brewed and served as an alternative before seeking medical treatment. Although it sounds traditional, even today, several types of leaves for herbal medicine still have many enthusiasts who believe in their effectiveness in curing diseases.

The reason for the popularity of various types of herbal medicines made from leaves is not without reason. This is because various plants grow abundantly in Indonesia. In addition, these plants are also widely sought after by the Indonesian people to cure diseases.

Because Indonesia has a wide variety of leaves used for herbal medicine, you can also try growing these plants at home. In addition, there are also several types of plants whose leaves are used as herbal medicine along with their benefits that you need to know. What are they? Find out in the following review.

1. Types of Betel Leaves

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As we know, betel leaves are one of the plants that grow abundantly in Indonesia. Almost every region has betel leaves that are often used to address various health issues. This climbing plant has vitamin content such as vitamin C, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, carotene, which is a good source of calcium, tannins, saponins, eugenol, and various types of essential oils.

Some other benefits of betel leaves include relieving constipation, reducing respiratory problems, treating coughs, and stopping nosebleeds. To obtain its benefits, you can use the boiling method. The boiled betel leaf water can be consumed or used for rinsing.

2. Types of Soursop Leaves

Not only its fruit that is sought after by many people, it turns out that soursop leaves also have a myriad of benefits for body health. Many people rely on soursop leaves to address or prevent health issues such as cancer, diabetes, control cholesterol levels, treat lung diseases, and boost the immune system. To obtain the benefits of soursop leaves, usually the leaves are boiled first, and then the boiled soursop leaf water is consumed as medicine.

3. Types of Papaya Leaves

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Papaya is one of the familiar fruits for Indonesian people. In addition to the fruit, papaya leaves can also be consumed and processed into herbal medicine. The benefits of papaya fruit include treating dengue fever, improving digestion, relieving menstrual cramps, increasing breast milk production, and preventing the risk of cancer.

You can turn papaya leaves into herbal decoction by boiling young papaya leaves and tamarind in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. After that, squeeze and strain the mixture and you can directly drink the papaya leaf decoction.

4. Types of Sambiloto Leaves

Next, the type of leaf that you can use for your health is sambiloto leaves. Maybe, for some people, sambiloto leaves still sound unfamiliar. However, it turns out that this leaf has long been used in various traditional remedies.

This plant is believed to prevent and treat several diseases such as relieving cold and flu symptoms, improving the immune system, healing sinusitis infections, and improving digestive health. To obtain its benefits, you simply boil dried sambiloto leaves until boiling. You can also mix it with honey to reduce the bitterness.

5. Types of Cincau Leaves

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Cincau leaves are also one type of leaf that you can use to treat diseases. Cincau leaves themselves are climbing plants that contain high chlorophyll to neutralize sugar levels in the body. Cincau leaves also have antioxidant content that helps reduce fever and relieve gastric inflammation.

To use it, you can crush the cincau leaves until they become smooth, then add 4 glasses of boiling water and squeeze and strain. Let it thicken, then drink it three times a day.

6. Beluntas Leaves

Next, beluntas leaves are one type that can be used to treat several diseases. This plant usually grows wild in the yard, so it is often used as a fence by the Indonesian people. The active compound content such as calcium, magnesium, and sodium in beluntas leaves effectively function to maintain body health.

Some of the content of beluntas leaves also play an important role in improving the immune system. To obtain its benefits, you simply prepare several leaves of beluntas. Then, wash them thoroughly with water, and boil them with 2 glasses of clean water. Wait until it boils and reduces to 1 glass. Drink it regularly in the morning and afternoon.

7. Fennel Leaves

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Fennel leaves have a distinctive soft and aromatic flesh. Fennel is also used as a traditional medicinal plant. Fennel leaves contain essential oils which also contain carvacrol, phenol, and others. With its content, fennel leaves have many health benefits, including treating bloating, headache medicine, treating epilepsy, promoting breast milk production, treating rheumatism, and restoring immune system.

Those are some types of leaves for herbal medicine that are beneficial for body health. Therefore, it is not wrong to plant the above types of plants in your backyard. Hope it is useful.

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