Benefits of binahong leaves as an external and internal medicine

The binahong plant has been found for a long time, but research on the benefits of binahong leaves was discovered recently. Binahong is used for external medicine and internal medicine. Anredera cordifolia is a medicinal plant that has the potential to overcome various diseases. This plant comes from China.

In Indonesia, binahong is not widely known. The binahong tree grows and reaches 5 meters in length. The stem is soft cylindrical. The leaves are single and have a short stalk, arranged alternately alternating and form the heart. The leaves have a length between 5-10 cm and a width of 3-7 cm. All parts of this binahong plant can be utilized.

Benefits of binahong leaves can be seen from the chemical content contained in them. Based on a study, binahong contains active compounds of flavonoids, terpenoids, and saponins. These flavonoids act as antibiotics by disrupting the function of microorganisms in the form of bacteria and viruses. Alkaloids have hypoglycemic activity. Terpenoid compounds help the body to restore cells. Ancordin

Benefits of binahong leaves as an external medicine

Binahong leaves can be used as external medicine or internal medicine. The benefits of binahong leaves as an external medicine are as follows.

1. Reducing high heat in infants, If your baby is experiencing high heat, lower the heat by applying binahong leaves that have been finely ground to the rest of his body.
2. Treating bruises, The leaves and stems of the binahong plant can be used to treat bruises due to blows, sparks, rheumatism, rheumatic pain, and tenderness. You do this by pounding the leaves and stems until smooth then applying it to the affected part.
3. Treat toothache, The binahong bulb or its roots, can be used to treat toothache, by fine mashing and then squeezing, take the water and drop it on the tooth that is experiencing pain.
4. Speed ​​up health recovery after surgery, As an external medicine, you can apply binahong leaves to body parts due to surgery. For example due to childbirth and circumcision.
5. Treating Acne, Acne arises due to bacterial activity in facial skin tissue that is not completely cleaned. To treat zits with binahong leaves it's easy, just mash several pieces of binahong leaves and apply to face. Let it stand until it dries on its own then then with water until clean. Because the antibacterial properties of binahong leaves can also be used to treat inflamed zits due to bacterial infections.
6. Treating Gout, Gout occurs because of the many purines that cannot be excreted by the body due to decreased performance of kidney organs. Antioxidant compounds in binahong leaves have been shown to improve kidney performance. So that it can filter harmful purine substances that enter together with food into the body and reduce inflammation due to collision of uric acid crystals.

Benefits of binahong leaves as internal medicine

After discussing the benefits of binahong leaves for external medicine, you should also know the benefits of binahong leaves as an internal medicine.

1. Cure scars, surgery, ulcers and typhus, To increase stamina, you can use binahong tubers to taste. Then washed, boiled, and filtered the water. Taken 2-3 times every day.
2. Prevent and overcome cancer, Binahong leaves can be used to treat cancer. The trick is to take 30 grams of dried binahong leaves, then boil it in 1 liter of water. Bring to a boil until 600 ml of water remains. The cooking water is taken 3 times a day, with a size of 200 ml each.
3. Cure dysentery and prevent stroke, gout, and lumbago, To cure dysentery and prevent stroke, gout, and back pain, the way is to make the following concoctions. Take 3 pieces of binahong tuber, wash it, boil it with 5 cups of water, and filter it. The result is in 2-3 days.
4. Maintain body vitality, To maintain vitality and fitness, use the following ingredients. Boil binahong tubers with 5 glasses of water. Then filtered. If you are going to drink it, add eggs and honey.
5. Good for people with diabetes, Since long ago binahong leaves have been used to cure various diseases, one of which is very good for diabetics. Compounds in binahong leaves are known to help increase insulin sensitivity. So as to keep blood sugar levels stable. So the risk of other diseases due to diabetes can be as little as reduced.
6. Helps Treat Ulcer, Ulcer occurs because we often delay eating time, so that stomach acid production increases and injures the surrounding tissue. The anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties in it are very good at treating ulcers. To use it, simply boil the binahong leaves until the water shrinks to half. Regular consumption of cooking water can help speed healing.
7. Reducing Bad Cholesterol, The accumulation of cholesterol in the blood can cause some negative effects on the body, especially related to the performance of the heart. This is because cholesterol causes a narrowing of the blood vessels which results in blood circulation not being smooth. And the heart's performance becomes heavier. The content of saponin compounds in binahong leaves is useful for breaking down cholesterol buildup so that the blood becomes smoother and the heart can work properly.

The benefits of binahong leaves that have been proven overseas have not been fully utilized in Indonesia. You who already know the benefits of binahong leaves and other parts, start planting binahong in your yard. Use binahong for prevention and handling according to the correct recipe.