Kompas.com – Bidara leaves have long been used as traditional medicine. This plant is known to have various health benefits for the body.
Starting from increasing endurance to maintaining healthy skin. Some of the benefits have even been supported by scientific research.
According to Prof. Irmanida Coal, Head of the LPPM IPB Tropical Biofarmaka Study Center, Bidara Leaves have a pinnate shape with leaf bones that look like lime leaves, but are smaller in size.
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Traditional medicine in Chhattisgarh, India, also uses bidara fruit to overcome fever and seeds to treat vomiting.
On the other hand, bidara leaves come from the apple chinese, Indian plum, or jujube plants.
This plant is known to contain flavonoids which have the potential to be antioxidants and are beneficial for the health of the body.
Check out more about the benefits of bidara leaves that are safe for consumption to improve body health.
1. Increase appetite
Bidara leaves can be used to increase appetite. Bidara leaf boiled water can be drunk regularly.
This natural content in the leaves helps stimulate the digestive system. This can be a solution for those who experience weight loss.
2. Prevent diabetes
The content in bidara leaves helps stabilize blood sugar levels. This makes it good to prevent the surge of sugar in the body.
Bidara leaf tea is often used as a natural alternative for diabetics. Routine consumption can help regulate insulin production.
3. Treating acne
Bidara leaves have good antimicrobial properties for the skin. This helps overcome acne and reduce inflammation.
How to use it is enough to make a mask from Bidara leaves. Apply to the face for maximum results.
4. Maintaining bone and teeth health
Bidara leaves contain important minerals such as phosphorus and calcium. Both of these minerals play a role in maintaining bone health.
