Contents:
- Medical Video: Nettle Leaf: Benefits and Uses
- Get to know nettle leaves
- Efficacy of nettle leaves for health
- 1. Relieves symptoms of benign prostate enlargement
- 2. Overcoming rheumatism and osteoarthritis
- 3. Anti allergy
- 4. Stop bleeding
- 5. Fight eczema
- 6. Encourage breastmilk production
Medical Video: Nettle Leaf: Benefits and Uses
Before modern medicine began to develop, people in ancient times used various types of plants as natural treatments. Eits, don't get me wrong. The efficacy of natural medicines can be as effective as modern medicines, you know. One plant that is widely used for natural medicine is nettle leaves. Come on, take a look at what are the benefits of this one-use plant.
Get to know nettle leaves
Nettle leaves can be found in various regions of Asia, including Indonesia. The leaves are small and poisonous. If your skin touches the surface of the leaf, you will experience poisoning which is characterized by itchy, sore, reddish, and swollen skin. However, don't worry because the nettle plants that have been cooked or soaked in water will lose these toxic substances. The leaves are also safe for consumption.
Usually nettles are consumed by drying and brewing together with tea leaves. In some countries such as Nepal and India, young leaves are also used for cooking. It feels like spinach.
Efficacy of nettle leaves for health
Routinely consuming nettle leaves can bring various benefits to your health. See the full explanation below.
1. Relieves symptoms of benign prostate enlargement
According to a 2013 study, nettle leaves and roots can relieve various symptoms caused by benign prostate enlargement. The symptoms referred to include difficult urination, incomplete urination, or urinary incontinence. Experts suspect that chemicals in nettle plants can regulate the balance of hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen. The reason, hormonal disorders can be one of the causes of benign prostate enlargement.
2. Overcoming rheumatism and osteoarthritis
A study in the Journal of Rheumatology shows that drinking nettle leaf extract can help treat rheumatism. This is because nettles function as an anti-inflammatory in the body. In addition, nettles that have been soaked and boiled can also be directly applied to your painful joints. Especially in the knees, back, hips and hands.
3. Anti allergy
This plant can indeed make itchy. However, if it has been processed into tea or cuisine, nettle plants can actually help fight allergic reactions. In the body, nettles function as antihistamines that are effective in stopping itching, sneezing, runny nose, and eye irritation.
4. Stop bleeding
Various studies prove that nettle can be used as a bleeding stopper, especially after surgery. Research in the Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice also mentions the efficacy of this versatile leaf to stop bleeding after tooth extraction surgery.
5. Fight eczema
Eczema is a dry and itchy rash on the surface of your skin. The causes may be allergic reactions, irritation, and heredity. Boil enough leaves and apply on the skin that appears eczema. Leave for a few moments to soak and then rinse thoroughly.
6. Encourage breastmilk production
A Canadian study published in the Canadian House of Midwifery Resarch and Practice shows that nursing mothers can increase milk production with nettle plants. However, further research is still needed to observe what the term side effects are for mothers and infants.
