5 Ways to Process Katuk Leaves to Lausing ASI, Practical and Healthy

Kompas.com – Katuk leaves have long been used as a facilitation. The lactagog content in this leaf helps increase milk production naturally.

According to Prof. Irmanida coal from the center of the Biofarmaka tropical study of IPB, katuk leaves are rich in bioactive compounds that play a role in stimulating the hormone prolactin. This hormone helps increase the volume and quality of breast milk in nursing mothers.

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Katuk leaves can be processed into a variety of healthy dishes so that the benefits are more optimal. Here are some ways to process katuk leaves that are practical and delicious for breastfeeding mothers.

Sauteed katuk leaves can be a simple choice for breastfeeding mothers. This recipe does not require a lot of ingredients and can be cooked in minutes. This recipe is quoted from the book Katuk leaf miracle series By Hieronymus Budi Santoso (2019).

Material:

• 1 bunch of katuk leaves, wash thoroughly
• 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves of shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon ebi, soak hot water
• 2 red chili, sliced ​​sliced
• ½ tomato, cut into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• Cooking oil to taste

How to make stir -fried katuk leaves for breast milk smoothly

1. Heat oil, saute shallots and garlic until fragrant.
2. Add ebi and red chili, stir until cooked.
3. Add katuk leaves, saute briefly until wither.
4. Add tomatoes, salt, and sugar, stir until smooth.
5. Serve while warm with white rice.

2. Recipe for clear vegetable katuk leaves for breastfeeding

Clear vegetable katuk leaves can be a healthy menu for nursing mothers. The fresh sauce also helps meet the needs of body fluids.

Material:

• 1 Katuk Leaves, Siangi
• 1 handful of sweet corn, pipil
• 1 carrot stem, thin cut
• 2 cloves of shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 Key Gathering, Geprek
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• 750 ml of water

How to make clear vegetable katuk leaves:

1. Boil water until it boils, add the onion and a key meeting.
2. Add corn and carrots, cook until half cooked.
3. Add the katuk leaves, stir well, cook briefly until wilted.
4. Give salt and sugar, stir well.
5. Serve warm as a meal or dinner menu.

3. Katuk leaf tea to launch breast milk

Katuk leaf tea is another way to get the benefits. This drink is practically consumed and helps increase milk production.

Material:

• 1 handful of fresh katuk leaves
• 500 ml of water
• 1 segment of ginger, geprek
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

How to make katuk leaf tea:

1. Boil water until it boils, add the katuk leaves and ginger.
2. Let it boil for 5-7 minutes until the water changes color.
3. Strain the water, add honey if you like it.
4. Serve warm before bed or in the morning.

4. Katuk leaf soup and Moringa for milk are smoother

The combination of katuk leaves and Moringa increases the benefits for breastfeeding mothers. This soup is rich in nutrients and can be consumed daily. This recipe was quoted from Dr. Inggrid Tania, Chairperson of the Indonesian Traditional Medicine and Medicine Development Doctor (PDPOTJI).

Material:

• 1 handful of katuk leaves
• 1 handful of Moringa leaves
• 2 cloves of shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 turmeric segment, thinly sliced
• 600 ml of water
• A pinch of salt

How to make katuk and Moringa leaf soup:

1. Boil water, add onions, garlic, and turmeric.
2. Add the katuk and Moringa leaves, cook 5-7 minutes until withered.
3. Add salt, stir well.
4. Serve while warm with warm rice.

5. Katuk leaves as healthy juice for breastfeeding mothers

Katuk leaf juice can be an alternative for those who don’t like vegetables. This drink is refreshing and rich in benefits for breast milk. This recipe was quoted from research conducted by Hasanuddin University about antioxidants in katuk leaves.

Material:

• 1 handful of fresh katuk leaves
• 200 ml of boiled water
• ½ Lime fruit
• 1 tablespoon of honey

How to make katuk leaf juice:

1. Blender katuk leaves and water until smooth.
2. Strain the pulp, add lime juice.
3. Give honey, stir well, serve cold.

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