Sunday, July 19, 2015

Bitter Leaves (Sambiloto)

Bitter leaf or in Latin called Andrographis paniculata is typical of tropical plants that can grow in any place. In Indonesia, you will be able to easily type of plant is in the yard, in the fields, or even in the garden.

Bitter leaf can be used as a cure for various kinds of diseases. Because of this bitter leaf contains compounds andrographolide, the taste is very bitter. But even so, these bitter compounds have properties to protect the liver.Based on a study to prove that this compound is able to protect the liver from the negative effects of galactosamine and paracetamol. These compounds also play a major role in decreasing CDK4 enzymes that suppress the growth of cancer cells. Andrographolide compounds also efficacious immune leaves, increase endurance, so avoid any kind of disease.Bitter leaf has the benefit of which is often used to prevent the formation of inflammation, improving urine (diuretics), diabetes, and exposure to toxins. The content of potassium compounds contained in it also gives efficacy to lower blood pressure. The results of pharmacological experiments showed that the water decoction of the leaves bitter 10% at a dose of 0.3 ml / kg body weight can provide a reduction in blood sugar levels that are comparable to the provision of subpensi glibenclamid. In addition, bitter leaf is also believed to be a drug typhus by taking a 10-15 leaves boiled and drunk the water boiled.

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