Green meniran is believed to be useful to help overcome kidney stones. Green meniran is also believed to have antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Meniran is a plant that has long been used as a medicinal herb. One type of meniran that is believed to have efficacy to treat various diseases is green meniran (Phyllantus niruri).
In addition to treating kidney stones, green meniran is also believed to have properties to relieve pain, help treat diabetes, malaria, and hepatitis B. However, further research is still needed to ensure its effectiveness and safety.
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What is Green Meniran?
| group | Herbs |
| Category | Free medicine |
| Benefit | Believed to be able to overcome kidney stones, gallstones |
| Consumed by | Mature |
| Green Meniran for pregnant and lactating mothers | Category N: Not yet categorized. It is not known whether green meniran can be absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medication without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Tablets, capsules, herbal tea |
Warning Before Consuming Green Meniran:
- Do not use green groats if you have an allergy to products containing green groats.
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially if you have ever had diabetes or a blood clotting disorder.
- Do not use green meniran if you are planning to have surgery in the next 2 weeks.
- Tell your doctor which medicines, supplements or herbal medicines you are taking, especially if you are taking lithium, diabetes medicine, diuretic medicine, anticoagulant medicine, and hypertension medicine.
- See a doctor immediately if you experience an allergic reaction to drugs after consuming green meniran or products containing green meniran.
Dosage and Rules for Using Green Meniran
Until now, there is not enough data or research on the right dose of green meniran. Some studies say, the dose of green meniran for adults ranges from 900-2700 mg per day. However, there is also a mention that the average dose of green meniran is 500 mg capsules per day (maximum 4 times a day).
It is important to remember that there is very little evidence regarding the safety and effectiveness of herbal medicines. In addition, the dosage of herbal medicines needs to be adjusted according to your age, weight, and health condition. Therefore, first consult with your doctor about the right and safe dosage for you.
Green Meniran for Children
Just as in adults, sufficient data or research on the dose of green meniran for children is also not yet available. Therefore, do not give products containing green meniran to children, unless they have consulted with a doctor first.
How to Use Green Meniran Correctly
Read the instructions on the packaging before you start consuming products containing green meniran and make sure the product does not contain ingredients that are harmful to health.
Before you buy herbal products that contain green meniran, it is advisable to find out the reviews of people who have used the product.
Many people think that taking herbal medicine is always safe because it contains natural ingredients. This is not entirely true, because not all herbal medicines have passed the clinical trial stage that really proves their effectiveness and safety. The side effects and interactions with other drugs are not known with certainty.
To be safe, you should first ask your doctor before taking herbal medicines and do not stop taking other medicines given by your doctor without consulting first.
If you are taking medication prescribed by a doctor, do not stop using the drug and switch to another drug (including herbal medicine) without consulting your doctor first.
Green Meniran Interaction with Other Drugs
Most people think that taking herbal medicines is always safe because they contain natural ingredients, but this assumption is not entirely true. Even though it is classified as a herbal medicine, green meniran can also cause drug interactions if taken together with other medicines.
The following are the effects of drug interactions that may occur:
- Increased lit levelhium in the bodyIf taken together with lithium, green meniran can inhibit the removal of lithium from the body, so that lithium levels increase.
- Decreased sugar levels in the bodyGreen meniran can lower blood sugar levels. If taken at the same time as diabetes medications, blood sugar levels can drop too low.
- Increased risk of bleedingThe use of green meniran with anticoagulant drugs can increase the risk of bleeding.
- Blood pressure dropGreen meniran taken together with diuretic drugs or antihypertensive drugs can lower blood pressure and can cause hypotension.
Side Effects and Dangers of Green Meniran
Some reports state that green meniran can cause side effects, such as stomach upset and diarrhea. In addition, every drug and ingredient can cause an allergic reaction. Stop use and see a doctor immediately if you experience an allergic reaction, such as an itchy rash on the skin, swelling of the eyelids and lips, and difficulty breathing.
If you have certain health conditions or are taking certain medications, first consult your doctor before consuming green meniran. This needs to be done to prevent side effects due to drug interactions.