You could assume that a weed is an annoyance that grows erratically when you hear the word.
Even if some weeds, like kitolod flowers, have a lot of advantages.
Single pointed leaves with a narrow base are found on plants with delicate stems that can grow up to 60 cm tall.
Serrated, curled, and green leaves with a length of 5 to 17 cm make up leaf margins.
Kitolod flowers are single, erect, long-stemmed, out of the leaf axils, the crown is star-shaped, and white.
Benefits of Kitolod Flowers
Citing repository.ipb.ac.id Kitolod leaves and flowers which have the Latin name Laurentia longiflora (L). Peterm has been used by the people of Indonesia as a traditional medicine to treat red eye disorders.
You need to realize that kitolod flowers also have a lot of other advantages, mothers. Let's look at the next explanation.
1. Overcome Eye Irritation
As previously explained, kitolod flowers can treat eye irritation. In fact, this has been done by the Indonesian people for several years and has become one of the ingredients for herbal medicine.
To get the benefits of this kitolod flower is quite easy. Moms only need to take the flower to the base of the stem. After that, soak the flower stalks in clean water for a few minutes.
Then take a few drops of the mixed water into the irritated eye. If it works well, you may feel sore at first. However, over time it will disappear.
For effective results, repeat this treatment every three days until the irritation in the eyes is gone.
2. Treating Cataracts
The National Center of Biotechnology Information defines cataract as an eye condition when the lens of the eye has a hazy appearance.
This causes vision to deteriorate to the point where vision loss may be possible. This condition is usually experienced by mothers who are over 50 years old.
Cataract eye disorders can actually be treated with kitolod flowers, Moms. To get the benefits, Moms just take a piece of kitolod leaf then puree and squeeze to remove the water.
Next, mix the kitolod leaf juice with 5 tablespoons of clean water. Apply to the eye that has cataracts. Do it repeatedly according to normal limits, Moms.
3. Helps Cancer Treatment
Cancer Chemoprevention Research Center Universitas Gadjah Mada explained that the alkaloid compounds in the kitolod plant have anti-cancer properties.
No wonder that many use this plant as an herbal medicine for cancer treatment.
The part that is considered to be able to help treat cancer is the leaf of the kitolod flower. The trick, boil 3 pieces of kitolod leaves that are still fresh and attached to the stem with 5 cups of clean water. Wait until the water reduces and becomes one glass.
Drink boiled water kitolod once a day. For maximum results, you have to spend it, even though it doesn't taste good.
4. Natural Antibiotics
When you have small cuts or abrasions, you can treat them using kitolod flower leaves. Because the content can be used as a natural antibiotic to prevent infection in the wound.
How to get the benefits, Moms just need to mash the leaves until smooth and then stick them to the wound. However, this herb is not recommended for deep wounds. Because if the rest of the leaves are left behind, it will cause a more severe infection.
5. Treating Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory tract characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
Asthma symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, and wheezing. It usually appears in childhood and is usually associated with conditions such as eczema and hay fever.
This health problem can be overcome with a decoction of kitolod flowers. The trick is to take 2-3 pieces of kitolod leaves and boil them with clean water until they boil. After that, strain the boiled water of kitolod leaves and drink 2 times a day when asthma is recurring.
6. Cure Sore Throat
Traditionally, kitolod flowers are also often used as a sore throat medicine, you know Moms. However, to get the benefits, you should consult a doctor first, yes. This is important to avoid the occurrence of side effects when consuming it.
To get the benefits of kitolod flowers, Moms only need to boil three leaves with five glasses of water. Then boil until the water is reduced until the remaining one cup.
7. Cure Toothache
Another benefit of kitolod flowers is curing toothache. For a long time, kitolod flower leaves have been used as a toothache medicine traditionally, Moms.
Take 2 pieces of kitolod leaves then mash until smooth, then put it in the hole of the tooth that hurts.
This method is considered effective for relieving pain due to toothache. Do this remedy if you experience pain due to toothache.
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