Brotowali has long been known as a traditional medicinal plant with a multitude of health benefits. Its bitter taste has extraordinary properties, from treating rheumatism to lowering blood sugar levels.
In the world of herbal medicine, brotowali is often used as a natural alternative to treat various diseases. This plant is not only effective as an antidiabetic and antimalarial, but also helps increase body stamina after illness.
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Making a concoction from brotowali is very easy to do at home with simple ingredients. By consuming it regularly, you can maintain a healthy body and ward off various diseases naturally.
Quoted from the book “Natural health with herbs: 250 plants with medicinal properties + 60 healthy food & drink recipes” (2014) by Gagas Ulung published by PT. Gramedia Pustaka Utama.
1. Overcoming Rheumatism and Joint Pain
Brotowali is known to have anti-inflammatory properties that are effective in reducing inflammation in joints and muscles.
Concoctions from brotowali stems can help reduce rheumatic pain, arthritis, and pain in the hip joints (sciatica).
By regularly consuming brotowali stew, your body can feel more comfortable and free from pain.
2. Reduces blood sugar levels in diabetes sufferers
One of the main benefits of brotowali is that it helps control blood sugar levels. Active compounds such as tinocryposide and alkaloids in brotowali stems have excellent antidiabetic effects.
This herb is often used by diabetes sufferers to keep blood sugar levels stable after eating.
3. Treating Scabies and Skin Wounds
Brotowali also functions as a natural antiseptic for healthy skin. A decoction of the stems can be used to wash wounds.
Meanwhile, a mixture of brotowali stems with sulfur and candlenuts can treat scabies and other skin irritations.
The antibacterial properties of brotowali help speed up the skin healing process.
4. Relieves Fever and Infection
Brotowali stems contain antipyretic compounds which can reduce body temperature during fever.
In addition, the antimalarial properties contained in brotowali make it an effective herbal concoction for fighting infections caused by malaria mosquito bites.
This drink is suitable for increasing the body’s resistance when fighting disease.
5. Increases appetite and stamina
For those who experience decreased appetite or weakness after illness, brotowali can be a solution.
This plant has a tonic effect which helps increase body stamina.
Brotowali concoction is often used to restore energy and increase appetite, especially for those who are recovering.
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