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for this post, it is still in the discussion of using plants as natural medicine. the alamanda plant that I cultivate for the purpose of reforesting nature and at the same time functions as a natural medicine in the context of utilizing the house yard
The Alamanda Cathartica flower plant is known in my place as the funnel flower. This name is taken from its form. This flower has various properties ranging from roots to shoots which are used for health. The use of this flower plant for natural medicine has been carried out by the local people I live in from generation to generation
all parts of the plant can be used for treatment
plant stems contain saponins and tannins
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Saponins
Saponins are a type of compound that is classified as a glucoside which is present in all plants at the highest level.
Saponin function for health.
Inhibits tumor growth
boost immunity
Reduces bone loss
Inhibits tumor growth
Reducing the risk of cancer
Antioxidants
Lowers cholesterol
Tannins
Tannins are secondary metabolites of some plants. Tannin compounds are divided into two types, namely hydrolyzed tannins and condensed tannins.
The function of tannins for health
Tannins function to bind protein and
precipitate protein.
Tannins serve as a medicine for sufferers of
diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and stop bleeding
flowers contain saponins, flovonoids, and polyphenols.
Flavonoids are a type of antioxidant that works on our bodies as an antidote to free radicals in the body
Flavonoid function for health.
reating allergies, viral infections, arthristis, and certain inflammatory conditions.
Helps absorb vitamin c better.
Able to repair cells damaged by free radicals.
Can help repair cells damaged by free radicals
Polifenol
Polyphenols are a group of chemicals found in plants naturally which are beneficial for health
polyphenols are effective in strengthening the body's tissue systems.
Polyphenols are able to slow down the aging process caused by free radicals.
mprove blood circulation and promote heart health
Fruit
the fruit contains flavonoids (active chemical compounds that are used as drugs for liver disease) and polyphenols (chemicals that have antioxidant properties).
Sap
Alamanda flower sap which is white in color has anti-bacterial and antibiotic properties
Root
The root of this alamanda flower plant also has benefits for the prevention of jaundice.
The last one I talk about in this discussion is about the benefits of leaves and how to use them for treatment
Alamanda leaves contain alkaloid compounds that function as detoxification and are used as herbal remedies for boils, eczema, and ringworm
Here are 3 healing methods using Alamanda flower leaves
to neutralize the poison in the body
the ingredients :
15 grams of fresh alamanda flower leaves
1 glass of water
How to use it
Wash alamanda leaves thoroughly
Then boil it until it boils
wait for it to cool
drink boiled water of this alamanda leaf twice an hour.Treat skin diseases
The antibacterial properties found in this plant are used to treat skin diseases such as abscesses, scabies, ringworm and eczema.
How to use
Vlean the leaves from dirt and dust, then mash until smooth and apply on the area affected by skin diseases. Do it regularly
- to treat fever.
How to use it by boiling Alamanda leaves and putting it in a bucket or basin and using it to wash the hot body