Wavy leaves are one of the plants that are often used as traditional medicine. The leaves which are also known as cumin leaves are known to have various benefits that are good for the health of the body.
Waking leaves may still sound foreign to your ears. Leaves that have a Latin name Coleus aromaticus it is native to South Africa and East Africa. Now the leaves of the wake are starting to be widely cultivated, including in Indonesia.
Besides being known as cumin leaves, this plant is also often called aceran leaf, cat leaf, goat leaf, majha nereng, or iwak leaf.
Leaf Nutrient Contents Wake Up
The leaves are classified as herbal plants which are believed to have good properties for the health of the body. This is because the leaves have a nutritional content which includes:
- Protein
- Carbohydrate
- Fiber
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphor
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin C
Benefits of Waking Leaves for the Body
Given the many nutrients contained in the leaves, it is not surprising that these leaves can provide various health benefits. The following are the benefits of the leaves that you can get:
1. Strengthen the immune system
Wake-up leaves contain vitamin C, vitamin A, various minerals, and good antioxidants to keep the immune system strong. In addition, the antioxidant content in this herb is also known to prevent cell damage due to exposure to free radicals.
Not only that, some research even mentions that the antioxidant content in the leaves can also prevent the growth of tumor or cancer cells.
Unfortunately, the benefits of these leaves are still limited to small-scale studies in the laboratory, so they still need to be investigated further.
In order to maintain your immune system, you also need to live a healthy lifestyle, namely by getting enough rest, reducing stress, exercising regularly, and consuming a balanced nutritious diet.
2. Launching breast milk
Breastfeeding mothers need to have sufficient intake of nutrients and body fluids so that milk production can run smoothly. In addition, to facilitate breastfeeding, breastfeeding mothers can also try to eat several types of food or herbal plants, including the leaves of the wake.
This plant has been used for generations as a natural remedy to facilitate breast milk. This is because the leaves contain galactagogue compounds that can increase the supply of breast milk.
3. Relieve the respiratory tract
Traditionally, the leaves have been widely used to treat coughs and clear the airways of mucus. Some research says that the leaves of the rose have antibacterial properties and an expectorant effect that can thin out phlegm.
This effect makes the leaves of the wake good to be consumed as a natural cough medicine to treat coughs with phlegm due to the flu or ARI.
4. Relieves fever
This herbal plant is known to relieve fever thanks to the anti-inflammatory substances in it. Not only that, the leaves also have an antibacterial effect, so they can overcome bacterial infections that can cause fever.
However, further research is still needed regarding the appropriate dosage, effectiveness, and safety of the leaves of the leaves as a fever reducer.
5. Smooth urination
The leaves of the wake are herbal plants that are also known to have a natural diuretic effect, so they can stimulate the formation and elimination of urine. By excreting more urine, toxic substances and excess fluids in the body can be expelled.
This effect makes the leaves are good for consumption to maintain kidney health and prevent infection and the formation of stones in the urinary tract.
6. Maintain bone health
The leaves contain healthy fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6, which are good for bone and joint strength. A study revealed that the content of omega-3 and omega-6 is useful for preventing and relieving arthritis and repairing bone and joint damage due to aging.
Together with calcium and vitamin D, the healthy fatty acid content in the leaves is also good for preventing osteoporosis, especially in the elderly.
Some of the benefits of the leaves above you can get if you take them as supplements or herbs. However, further studies are still needed to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the leaves of the leaves for health, especially if they are to be used as medicine.
Therefore, you are advised to consult a doctor first before consuming the leaves, especially if you suffer from certain diseases, such as kidney failure.