Saga leaves are shrubs that have a sweet taste. The part of the saga leaf is a part that really should not be consumed because it contains toxic substances which if swallowed is very risky to death. Saga leaf plants grow wild in the forest. optimal growth in the lowlands to a height of 1000 meters from sea level.
In the leaves there are many compounds of saponins and flavonoids. saga leaves efficacious for treating some health problems such as mouth ulcers, coughing in infants, dry cough, cough with phlegm, throat itching, tonsils, inflammation of the eyes, sore throat, heartburn, heart disorders, hypertension, and bronchitis. saga leaves are also known to help make babies sleep more soundly and not fussy.