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Benefits of tempuyung leaves for health
1. Dissolves kidney stones
2. Prevent cancer
3. Lowers high blood pressure
4. Treat hepatitis
5. Relieves inflammation
6. Reduce uric acid levels
7. Treating boils
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Leaves
tempuyung
(Sonchus arvensis) is a wild plant that is often found in
Indonesia
.Even though it often grows on roadsides or fields, this plant has various health benefits.
This annual plant can grow upright up to two meters.The leaves are single with tightly serrated edges, while the flowers are yellow with fine strands that gather to form panicles.
According to the Dr Sardjito Hospital page, tempuyung is often compared to tapak liman, but its leaves are thinner and light green in color.
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Benefits of tempuyung leaves for health
Tempuyung leaves have long been used in traditional medicine.Here are a number of its benefits:
1. Dissolves kidney stones
Tempuyung leaves are known as a kidney stone buster thanks to their potassium and flavonoid content.
“The potassium and flavonoid content plays a role in helping dissolve kidney stones and increasing urine excretion,” said Prof Mohamad Rafi, IPB Biopharmaceutical Expert, quoted from the IPB website.
In addition, its diuretic effect helps prevent mineral buildup in the kidneys.
2. Prevent cancer
Quoting the Jambi Provincial Government website, tempuyung leaves contain antioxidants which protect body cells from damage caused by free radicals.
This compound is believed to be able to reduce the risk of various cancers, including breast, liver and lung cancer.Laboratory research shows that tempuyung leaf extract can inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
3. Lowers high blood pressure
The diuretic effect of tempuyung leaves is also useful in lowering high blood pressure by helping to remove excess sodium.The potassium content in it also supports the blood pressure regulation process.
Research shows that consuming tempuyung leaf extract for several weeks can help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.
4. Treat hepatitis
Tempuyung leaves contain flavonoids and alkaloids which can help protect the liver and improve its function.This property is useful for helping cure hepatitis types A and B and reducing damage to liver cells.
5. Relieves inflammation
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, tempuyung leaves can help relieve inflammation, ranging from arthritis, colitis, to acne.Animal studies show that tempuyung leaf extract can reduce inflammation significantly.
6. Reduce uric acid levels
One of the important benefits of tempuyung leaves is its ability to reduce uric acid.In the book Tempuyung: Kidney Stone Destroying Plant (2004), Ir.Widisih Pudji Winarto explained that flavonoid glycosides and free flavonoids play a role in inhibiting the xanthine oxidase enzyme so that uric acid production decreases.
The sodium and potassium ions in it also help bind uric acid to form salts that are easily soluble and excreted through urine, so that the buildup of crystals can be prevented.
7. Treating boils
Tempuyung leaves are also used as an external medicine for boils.To do this, grind the stems and 5-10 cleaned leaves, then squeeze the juice.
This juice can be rubbed on the skin area affected by boils to help reduce inflammation and speed healing.
These are the various benefits of tempuyung leaves which are widely used in traditional medicine.This plant can be a herbal choice to help maintain health and relieve various complaints.
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