20 Powerful Health Benefits of Guyabano Leaves Tea

1. Anti-Cancer
Drinking Guyabano leaves tea may protect your body system against cancer and also reduce side effects of the
chemotherapy. A study published in the Journal of Natural Products state that guyabano leaves are better 10,000
times than a chemotherapy drug called Adriamycin. You saw it right? Yes 10,000 times more potent. Guyabano
leaves tea can act as anti-cancer and can be consumed to prevent cancer from occurring in the first place.
2. Back pain
If you are having back issues it is try to drink guyabano leaves tea. It may help you reduce the pain and offers
some relief.
3. Boost Immune System
If you feel like your immune is somehow down you should drink guyabano leaves tea as soon as possible. Why?
Because drinking tea made from guyabano leaves can boost your immune system and fight infections in the
body.
4. Rheumatism
Rheumatism can caused by too long soak when you bath or cold. Body pains due to rheumatoid arthritis can be
managed by taking the tea at least twice a day.
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5. Prevents Pregnancy Complications
Soursop or Guyabano leaves has folate which prevents deficiency in pregnant women and in turn prevents loss of
pregnancy. It is very useful to help you keep a healthy pregnancy period.
6. Prevents Migraine
Riboflavin is also present in guyabano leaves. Migraine pain is a very severe headache and it can affect the
person suffering from severely. Drinking the guyabano leaves tea is known to offer relief to migraine pain.
7. Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Univary tract infection may occur caused of the bacteria in your body. Based of studies, vitamin C can prevent
harmful bacteria to develop in the urinary tract. And one of the richest sources of vitamin C is guyabano leaf.
8. Remedy Cholesterol Levels
High bad cholesterol level may lead you to serious condition of heart and can cause stoke. Inside Guyabano
leaves contain lots of niacin. Niacin is very good to remedy cholesterol levels. It can boost your good cholesterol
level.
9. Prevents Constipation
Guyabano leaves is rich in fiber. Fiber substance is most of people always choose if they are suffering from
constipation. It can help you prevent this problem.
10. Prevents anemia
Anemia is disorder which creates iron deficiency. Anemia can completely ruin your daily activities. Drinking
guyabano leaves tea may help to overcome this problem. The extract of guyabano leaves have lots of Iron that
can help increase red blood production.
11. Prevents Leg Cramps
Leg crams is a symptom that you have problem in your blood system. Leg crams also often can bother your daily
activities. Good news that the Potassium which is presented in the guyabano leaves can help prevent this
annoying problem.
12. Boost Energy
Energy is needed by your body to do daily activities. Some of you perhaps need more energy than other people.
Good news, guyabano leaves have a good amount of thiamine. This thiamine is necessary in the process of
converting sugar into usable energy.
13. Calm Nerves
If you feel like your nerves are tense try to drink a cup of guyabano leaves leaves tea. The compounds that are
contained in the guyabano leaves have the ability to help calming your nerves such.
14. Inhibit Herpes
For people who have herpes, drinking guyabano leaves tea can help them inhibits the activity of the virus.
15. Boost Your Mood
The extract of guyabano leaves have another surprising ability to fix your mood when you feel any depression.
The benefits that you can find also in chocolate but not the fats. Sedatives and tranquilizer are the substances
that are soothing. Lifting all your depression away.
16. Strengthen Bones
Inside guyabano leaves 25 of calcium is contained. The amount of calcium can keep you away bone loss of even
strengthen your bone and teeth.
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17. Hypertension Remedy
For those who always have high blood pressure or also known as hypertension, drinking guyabano leaves tea
may help them lowering their blood pressure. Thanks to the hypotensive substances that are contained in the
extract of guyabano leaves now you can remedy your blood pressure.
18. Diabetes Treatment
Same with health benefits of soursop leaves, this tea also have proven experience for diabetes treatment. The
Hypoglycemic inside guyabano leaves can help diabetes patients to remedy their blood sugar level. By drinking
guyabano leaves tea the patients can lower their sugar blood without any side effect.
19. Anti-disease
Here is another miraculous benefits of drinking guyabano leaves tea. Studies have found that inside guyabano
contain lots of anti-disease substances such as
 antibacterial to prevent bacterial growth,
 antiviruses to hunt virus that may develop in you body system,
 antiparasitic to prevent parasite development,
 antimaralial to help you fight against maralial endemic, and more.
20. Increase Breast Milk Production
For new baby born their mother’s milk become the main and only healthy meal that their body can accept. It can
be a big problem if they do not have enough milk intake. Any nutrient in mother’s milk is crucial for their growth
and immune. To help mother’s problem of less breast milk, drinking guyabano leaves tea may increase the
production of the milk also help the baby keep having enough nutrition during their first 2 year growth.

History - Sambong has been used effectively in Asia for treating all kinds of health challenges for hundreds of
years. In fact in the Philippines sambong is registered as a true medicine with the food and drug department and
is available in tablet form at pharmacies.
Diuretic - Sambong is a powerful diuretic that helps to detox the body and cleans the urinary tract… plus get rid
of excess water retention.
Urinary Challenges - Sambong is well known for treating urinary tract problems such as urinary tract infections…
and kidney and bladder stones. Because sambong is a good antibacterial and diuretic agent it’s a great choice for
urinary related challenges.
The Philippine National Kidney and Transplant Institute recommends sambong to slow the progression of renal
disease.
Lowers Blood Pressure - Sambong also lowers blood pressure like most blood pressure medications because it
acts as a diuretic.
Antioxidants - Sambong contains powerful antioxidants that help to prevent cardiovascular disease, strokes, and
cancer. Plus sambong helps to prevent and repair DNA damage caused by free radicals.
PMS - Sambong tea has also been used to sooth away menstrual cramps, help with bloating, and stimulate blood
flow to the pelvic region.
Sore Throats - Sambong tea has long been used to sooth away sore throats and it works well as a gargle.
GI Tract - Sambong is a good antispasmodic agent that contains volatile oils that sooth away diarrhea, cramping,
and irritations.
Liver Disease - Sambong contains methanolic compounds which might have the ability to slow the progression of
liver cancer without toxicity.
Antibacterial and Anti-fungal - Sambong contains cyptomeridiol and icthyothereol acetate which have the ability
in laboratory conditions to kill bacteria and fungi such as E. coli, P aeruginosa, B subtilis, S aureus, and C albicans
and A niger.
Fevers - Sambong tea taken orally lowers fevers, and adding sambong tea to your bath also helps to lower fevers.
Oral Pain Relief - Sambong tea helps with the pain associated with dental procedures… just gargle with some
sambong tea and the pain will disappear.
Colds and Flues - Because sambong contains methanolic compounds it can also help with the symptoms of
coughs, colds, and flues.
Skin Wounds - Because sambong contains antimicrobial agents using the tea and powders on skin wounds
promotes healing.
Forms - Sambong can be found as teas, dried leaves, powders, tablets, capsules, and many other forms.
Taste - Sambong has a nice menthol taste that’s very soothing to the stomach.
Making Tea - Take a heaping teaspoon of the dried leaves and steep in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes and then
let cool and drink.
Dose - Drinking 3 to 4 cups of sambong tea daily… and sambong can be used for long periods of time without
problems.
Lemongrass – An Aromatic Healer
Cymbopogon citratus also known as Lemongrass is an herb which belongs to the grass family of Poaceae. It is
utilized for its distinct lemon flavor and citrusy aroma. It is a tall, perennial grass which is native to India and
tropical regions of Asia. It is a coarse and tufted plant with linear leaves that grows in thick bunches, emerging
from a strong base and standing for about 3 meters in height with a meter-wide stretch.
In addition to its culinary usage, lemongrass offers an array of medicinal benefits and is in extensive demand due
to its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties across Southeast Asia, as well as the African and
American continents.
The genus Cymbopogon comprises of 55 species of grasses, two of which are referred to as Lemongrass. These
are Cymbopogon citratus, which is famously preferred for culinary use and Cymbopogon flexuosus, which is used
in the manufacturing of fragrances because of its extended shelf life, owing to the low amount of myrcene in that
variety.
Lemongrass Nutrition Facts
Lemongrass is an aromatic storehouse of essential nutrients providing an array of health benefits. It is a source of
essential vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin
B5(pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), folate and vitamin C. It also provides essential minerals such
as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, copper, zinc and iron, which are required for the
healthy functioning of the human body. It offers no harmful cholesterol or fats.
Health Benefits Of Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains antioxidants, flavonoids and phenolic compounds such as luteolin, glycosides, quercetin,
kaempferol, elemicin, catechol, chlorogenic acid, and caffeic acid, all of which help in providing an impressive
range of medicinal aids. The main component of lemongrass is lemonal or citral, which has anti-fungal and anti-
microbial qualities, while also providing a distinct lemony smell. Some of the most well-known health benefits of
lemongrass include:
Lowers Cholesterol
Lemongrass possesses anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-hypercholesterolemic properties that support healthy
cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that the regular consumption of lemongrass has shown significant results
in sustaining healthy levels of triglycerides and reducing the LDL cholesterol in the body. This helps in preventing
the accumulation of lipids in the blood vessels and promotes an unobstructed flow of blood in the arteries and
prevents various cardiac disorders such as atherosclerosis.
Detoxifies the Body
Lemongrass helps in cleansing and flushing harmful toxic wastes out of the body, as a result of its diuretic
properties. Detoxification helps in regulation of various organs of the body, including the liver and kidney, while
also helping to lower the levels of uric acid. The diuretic effect of lemongrass helps in increasing the quantity and
frequency of urination, which helps in maintaining digestive health, eliminating accrued fats, and assisting in
maintaining a clean system.
Prevents Cancer
Lemongrass is effective in treating various types of cancers without affecting the healthy normal cells of the
body. Research conducted to prove the anti-cancerous activity of lemongrass has shown promising outcomes in
the prevention of skin cancer. Studies have shown that a certain component, citral, which is present in
lemongrass, helps in inhibiting the growth of hepatic cancer cells during the initial phase and prevents any
further production of cancerous cells. Another study provides supporting evidence regarding the anti-
proliferative effect of citral in impeding the growth of human breast cancer cells and the induction of apoptosis.
Staphylococcus aureus
Studies have shown that lemongrass essential oil has an anti-biofilm capacity and is beneficial against the
infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It contains phenols which possess the capability to spread quickly
through the body tissues and cure biofilms located anywhere in the body. It disrupts the growth and
communication of germs, which helps in inhibiting the formation of the biofilms. The essential oil of lemongrass
is used for application, both topically as well as internally in the diseases diagnosed with biofilms, such as Lyme
disease.
Stomach Disorders
Studies have shown that lemongrass essential oil has anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties which help in
fighting the infections caused by various pathogens such as Helicobacter pylori and Escherichia coli.
It is beneficial in the prevention of gastrointestinal disorders such as gastric ulcers, helps in stimulating the bowel
function, and improves digestion. The anti-inflammatory property of lemongrass is beneficial for
treating constipation, ulcerative colitis, diarrhea, nausea and stomach aches.
Treats Insomnia
Lemongrass aids in calming the muscles and nerves which helps in inducing deep sleep. Research has shown that
lemongrass tea has sedative and hypnotic properties which help in increasing the duration of sleep.
Respiratory Disorders
Lemongrass is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its healing effects in treating cough and cold. Along with
other beneficial components, the vitamin C content present in it helps in providing relief from nasal blockages,
flu and other respiratory disorders such as bronchial asthma.
Cures Fever
Lemongrass is a febrifuge and is also known as the ‘fever grass’, owing to its beneficial effects in lowering fever.
The anti-pyretic and diaphoretic effect of lemongrass is extensively used in Ayurvedic medicine for curing fevers
by inducing sweating.
Treats Infections
Lemongrass works as an antiseptic and is effective in treating infections such as ringworm, sores, Athlete’s Foot,
scabies, and urinary tract infections because of its antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties. Studies have shown
that lemongrass exerts healing effects on dermatological infections, such as yeast infections, by inhibiting the
growth of pathogens. Another study provides supporting evidence that demonstrated the efficacy of lemongrass
over thyme, patchouli, and cedarwood oil in the treatment of various diseases such as oral or vaginal candidiasis.
Reduces Aches
Lemongrass alleviates the pain and discomfort caused by headaches and migraines due to its analgesic
properties. The phytonutrients present in it improve the blood circulation and help in relieving spasms, muscle
cramps, sprains, and backaches. It is valuable in treating sports wounds, including dislocations, internal injuries,
and bruises.
Nervous System
Lemongrass is nervine and has been proven to be a tonic for the nervous system. It stimulates the mind and
helps in combating convulsions, nervousness, vertigo, and various neuronal disorders such as Alzheimer’s and
Parkinson’s disease. It is used in therapeutic baths, which assist in calming the nerves and alleviates the
symptoms of anxiety and fatigue caused by stress.
Type-2 Diabetes
Lemongrass has been proven beneficial in treating Type-2 diabetes. Studies have shown that the citral present in
it help to maintain optimum levels of insulin and improve the tolerance of glucose in the body.
Prevents Rheumatism
Lemongrass is effective in relieving the pain and discomfort caused by rheumatism. It can be applied topically on
both lumbago and sprains and helps in relieving neuralgia.
Boosts Immunity
Lemongrass helps in restoring the vital systems which are operational in the body, including digestion,
respiration, excretion and nervous system. This assists in the better absorption of nutrient and strengthens the
immune defense mechanism of the body. Lemongrass extracts have a beneficial effect on the inflammatory
actions of cytokines, which are the signaling molecules through which the cells communicate and respond to the
body. Studies have shown that lemongrass exerts anti-inflammatory action and its constituent, citral, may be the
cause of its inhibitory effect on cytokine production.
Skin Care
Lemongrass has been treasured as a skin tonic and makes an effective cleanser for oily or acne-prone skin, due to
its astringent and antiseptic qualities. It helps in strengthening the skin tissues and toning up the pores while also
sterilizing them. Care should be taken while using lemongrass products, as the undiluted application might lead
to dermal irritation in some cases.
Cellular Health
Lemongrass possesses antioxidant qualities and helps in protecting the body cells from the oxygen-derived free
radicals. It also helps in the cleansing of blood and strengthening the spleen to discard the tarnished red blood
cells. It supports the function of the thymus glands which helps to produce white blood cells. It helps in
stimulating regeneration of cells. The folate and potassium content in the stem and leaves of lemongrass aids in
DNA synthesis and promotes cell division.
Treats Edema
Lemongrass is effective in curing the condition of water retention or edema. It has a cleansing effect on
lymphatic congestion and helps to soothe the swelling.
Aromatherapy
Lemongrass consists of the beneficial ingredients of essential oils such as nerol, citronellol, myrcene, dipentene,
geraniol and methyl heptenone which possess anti-fungal, insecticidal, and antiseptic properties. Lemongrass oil
is extensively used in aromatherapy, due to its therapeutic effects, which help in revitalizing the body.
 The cooling effectof lemongrass oil is beneficial for the body during hot weather and promotes the revival of
both the mind and soul. This oil possesses natural astringent and toning qualities which help in stimulating blood
circulation and tones up the dermal tissues. It also helps in tightening, uplifting and firming lethargic or sagging
skin.
Obesity
Lemongrass contains citral, which has been proven to be effective in combating obesity. It prevents the
accumulation of abdominal fat and promotes the use of stored energy, which helps in preventing diet-induced
weight gain. It aids in healthy metabolism and enhances the oxidation of fatty acids in the body.
Body Odor
Lemongrass is used in the manufacturing of deodorants due to its cleansing and antibacterial properties which
help to combat unpleasant body-odor and prevent fungal and bacterial infections. It can also be added to
footbaths for sanitizing sore and odorous feet.
Insect Repellent
Lemongrass is used as a natural insect repellant and helps in preventing the occurrence of insect-borne diseases
such as malaria, dengue, and Lyme disease. Studies have provided supporting evidence regarding the anti-
malarial and anti-protozoan properties of lemongrass, which makes lemongrass oil an effective ingredient in
mosquito repellents.
Culinary Usage
Apart from folk medicines, lemongrass is commonly used in Asian cuisines, especially those of Vietnam, Thailand,
and Malaysia. It is used for adding flavor to beverages such as teas, curries, and soups, and also finds extensive
use in the preparation of pudding, meat products, candies and baked goods.

CAMOTE
1. Contains Powerful Antioxidants
Many studies have shown that there are some powerful antioxidant contents found in camote leaves along with
high concentration of vitamin C and vitamin E. Those combinations are perfect to fight free radicals and make
camote leaves are the great source of antioxidant required by body metabolism.
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2. Treats Inflammatory Problems

Some people just don’t know that inflammatory is actually the roots of some health problems, from the simple
up to the severe ones. Many studies have been proven that camote leaves contain some anti-inflammatory
properties that could treats inflammatory problems in much more effective way.
3. Excellent Source of Vitamin C
Vitamin C deficiency could lead to certain health problems. Though there are a lot of supplement products you
could find in the marketplace, still for the best vitamin C you should get it from the natural source. Camote leaves
are packed with some vitamins and one of them is vitamin C to make sure you fulfill the daily intake.
Also read: Vitamin C 1000 mg Benefits
4. Natural Immunity Booster
It is a common knowledge that foods rich of vitamin C is great for immunity system. Camote leaves which are rich
of vitamin C are not the exception. Furthermore, camote leaves also contain some powerful antioxidants that will
provide your body more layers of protection against free radicals and viral infection.
5. Promotes Healthy Digestion
Healthy digestion will lead to healthy body metabolism because in your digestive track, all foods consumed will
be broken down into certain compounds that will be absorbed by your body to support the metabolism process.
So, the key for optimal absorption is healthy digestion and consuming camote leaves in daily basis is highly
recommended in this matter.
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6. Relieves Constipation
If you have problem with constipation, perhaps it is the time for you to assess what you have eaten. If you have
healthy digestion, you would not suffer constipation, only those with diet problems will face problem like
constipation. Camote leaves are natural way to promote healthy digestion as mentioned in previous point to help
you relieving constipation or treating it completely.
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7. Prevents Colon Cancer
One of the ways you could do to prevent colon cancer is by having healthy digestion. Consuming foods rich of
fiber is one of the solutions you have and camote leaves contains enough fiber to assure you have healthy gut.
Healthy gut will leads to healthy body metabolism by making sure optimal absorption of nutrients.
Also read: Symptoms of Colon Cancer
8. Natural Painkiller
Though the case reported is very rare, some people are allergic to painkiller. If you are one of those, surely you
are looking for a natural solution. Well, many studies have shown that camote leaves posses some anti-
inflammatory properties that could act as natural painkiller.
9. Friendly Food for Diabetic Patients
Well, not only the root that is great for diabetic patients, the leaves of camote has been proven to be able in
regulating blood sugar in the bloodstream by lowering the insulin resistance. That’s why camote leaves are
perfect food to be added into daily diet for diabetic patients.
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10. Solution to Stress and Anxiety
One more amazing thing you could get from camote leaves are that they are able to help you relieving your
stress and anxiety. If somehow you feel so stressful, just add camote leaves to your diet to calm yourself, though
it is not a solution recommended for those with depression history.
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11. Regulates Blood Flow
Healthy blood flow means nutrients are distributed optimally and all cells in your body are optimally oxygenated.
As rich of iron, camote leaves are essential to promote the production of red blood cells while vitamin K will
make sure there is no unnecessary blood clot that could disturb the blood flow in the veins and arteries.
12. Lowers Blood Pressure
Don’t mistaken camote leaves with cassava leaves which could cause the spike of blood pressure instantly.
Camote leaves actually promote the opposite and great in lowering blood pressure so they are safe to be
consumed in daily basis.
Also read: Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure
13. Greats for Gum Health
The lack of vitamin C, D and A could lead to several gum problems. Surprisingly, camote leaves are packed with
certain vitamins that are great for gum health. Furthermore, vitamin K contained in camote leaves will assist in
fighting bacteria that could be harmful for tooth and its enamel.
14. Promotes Healthy Bones
Most people are thinking that only calcium that is required to maintain their healthy bones. Well, though camote
leaves is not really high in calcium but the amount is enough to promote healthy bones when combined with
vitamin K which could prevent bone loss and osteoporosis by lowering the chance of bone fracture.
Also read: Symptoms of Osteoporosis
15. Reduces the Symptoms during PMS
Cramps are common to happen during PMS and the feeling could be really uncomfortable. This condition is
actually hormonal and vitamin K contained in camote leaves will regulate the function of the hormone so it will
affect in lowering the pain of the cramps. Vitamin K also prevents over bleeding during PMS.
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16. Great for Brain
Surely you have familiar with certain brain diseases like Alzheimer and Parkinson. One of the main reasons
behind those diseases is oxidative stress in the brain’s cell membrane caused by free radicals. As the source of
antioxidant, camote leaves are great for brain while vitamin K is responsible to act as anti-inflammatory.
17. Promotes Vision Health
Vitamin A deficiency is the root of vision problem. However, the lack of vitamin C and certain minerals could
accelerate the macular degeneration process that will make the condition worse. However, camote leaves are
packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, some amount of vitamin E and minerals that will promote vision health
optimally.
It proves that malunggay is enriched with various nutritions in which they can heal many kind of diseases and
hereby the benefits of maluggay leave:
1. Normalize Blood Sugar Level (Diabetes)
Among the various benefits of Malunggay leaves, anti diabetic becomes one of the illness which can be healed by
Malunggay. Some studies of diabetes explained an increase in the magnitude of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)
which almost doubled from 4.1% to 8.1%. That condition may be caused by stressed of lifestyle and it lead to the
increase in the incidence of diabetes. Malunggay leaves have many potential in managing health especially for
diabetes. Hyperglycemia is one of the most important symptoms of diabetes. The study used Malunggay leaves
tea in lowering the blood sugar levels. The research involved some participants and they were asked to have
breakfast before they drank Malunggay tea.
After taking breakfast their blood sugar levels were measured. The research used Malunggay dried-leaves tea
and commercially prepared according to the specifications of the manufacturer. One tablespoon of Malunggay
leaves was mixed into a cup of hot water and brewed for 5 minutes and each respondent drank one cup of
Malunggay tea. After two hours, their blood sugar levels were measured again and the study proved that taking
Malunggay leaves tea did not have significant effect on the blood sugar level two hours after intake for people
with initial blood sugar levels that are between 60-120 mg/dl. In other side when the Malunggay leaves tea was
drunk by hyperglycemic patients, their blood sugar levels sugnificantly decreased two hours after intake. That
proof shows that Malunggay leaves tea can manage or treat diabetes.
2. Combating Malnutritions
Malunggay leaves have been known in medical field as the effective way to combat malnutrition especially
among infants or new born baby and nursing mothers. In order to combat malnutrition, Malunggay leaves are
consumed by mothers in feeding programs. The drumsticks are similarly to green beans while the seeds are
taken out from the mature pods and it is cooked like roasted nuts. The Malunggay leaves are cooked and used
such spinach and dried for usage as a condiment. Malunggay leaves is riched-nutrients and minerals and are used
as nutritional supplement.
3. Anti-infectious, Antibacterial and Antifungal
The medical field has proved the miracle benefits of Malunggay leaves for some treatments including the herbal
medicine for anti infectious, anti bacterial and antifungal since Malunggay leaves contain iron, thiamin, calcium,
beta-carotene, phosphorous, vitamin A, B, C and E and lipoprotein. Specific components Malunggay leaves which
include the isothiocyanate compounds was reported to exhibit hypotensive, anticancer and antibacterial
activities in our body. Pterygospermin is known in medical science as having antimicrobial was also found in
Malunggay leaves.
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4. Anticancer (Phytochemicals)
Nowadays cancer has been one of the main concerns in medical research. It leads the scientists to do more
research finding the effective medicine by using healthy plants. Phytochemical is chemical compounds produced
by plants and the study analyzed that Malunggay leaves were particulary rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus,
iron, vitamin A and D, Essential amino acids as well as known as antioxidants such as β-carotene, vitamin C and
flavonoids. Furthermore, this miracle plant is rich in compounds containing simple sugar, rhamnose and unique
group or glucosinolates and isothiocyanates which categorized as hypotensive, anticancer and antibacterial
activities. Benzyl isothiocyanate which is found in Malunggay leaves can prevent cancer cells in our body.
Malunggay leaves are also used in the treatment of prostate and skin cancer. While another study show that
Malunggay can prevent againts doxorubicin resistant human breast cancer cells. Malunggay leaf can even heal
tumor and prevent cancer cells activities.
5. Anti-inflammatory
The advantages of Malunggay leaves have been revealed including in inhibiting inflammation. Traditionally
Malunggay leaves was also used to prevent and treat inflammations associated to rheumatism, arthritis and joint
pains. The Malunggay leaves are loaded with various vitamins and minerals which can effectively prevent againts
many kind of sickness. A recent reseach analyzed that Malunggay 4-(4′-O-acetyl-α-L-rhamnosyloxy) benzyl
isothiocyanate and 4-(α-L-rhamnosyloxy) benzylisothiocyanate could significantly decreased gene expression and
production of inflammatory markers in RAW macrophages.
6. Produce more Milk for Breast-feeding
Breast-feeding mothers need to give the best milk for their baby in order to prevent malnutrition. Natural
nutrition of breast-feeding can produce more milk if the mothers consume Malunggay leaves. Moreover
Malunggay leaves is believed to have an aphrodisiac that enchance or stimulate the sexual activity. Malunggay
young can increase the flow of milk lactating mothers.
7. Strengthen the Immune System
Malunggay leaves help to boost immune system about 10x more than the commercially-made vitamins and other
supplements.
8. Helping to Restore Skin Condition
Skin problem is the main interest for women or men. Women, especially are worried about their skin and they
will find the best way to solve this skin problem. Malunggay leave known as miracle leaves can solve this skin
condition. This miracle leave contain many various nutrients which are very useful for skin care. Eating fresh and
young Malunggay leaves can reduce the skin problem such as irritated skin and reddened skin. The seed oil is
also the main agent to prevent inflammatory.
9. Relieves Headache
Malunggay leaves are not only used for serious illness, but also used to treat another diseases such as headache
where by the leaves enriched by vitamin A and C. Malunggay fried-leaves are useful for cold and fever while the
juice of its leaves is used in cases of headache
10. Strengthen the Eye Muscles
Another benefit of Malunggay leave juice is also applied in the eye in fainting fits due to nervous debility.
Malunggay’s vitamins and minerals is essential for preventing general micronutrient disorders. Vitamin E which is
contained in Malunggay leaves can strengthen muscle weakness including eye muscles.
11. Prevent the Intestinal Worms (Anthelmintics)
Malunggay leave contain important nutrient called anthelmintic which can prevent againts parasitic or worms
and may able to kill the intestinal worms activities in the body.
12. Increase Semen Count
Malunggay leaves tea have been proved as the multi-advantages tree. While Malunggay fruits may bring the
solution for men’s problem. For those who has the semen problem, Malunggay is the best way to increase semen
count. It can effectively help men to produce more fluids in which they protect and enriches sperm.
13. Relax and Promote Good-Night Sleep
For those who is lack of sleep can use Malunggay as natural sleep aid to make good-night sleep very well. The
various nutrients from Malunggay leaves make people can get relaxed and freshed brain and prevent nervous
disorder. Anti-spasmodic and the vitamins of Malunggay leaves can solve the problem related to enxiety during
sleeping time.
14. Treat Common Cold, Fever and Asthma
When cold, fever or asthma occur in our body, the effective herbal medicine such as Malunggay is the best way
to heal naturally. Malunggay has more vitamin C than other fruits which can strengthen immune system and
attact diseases such as cold, fever and even astma. Besides its young root can treat fever as well as its leaves.
While for Asthma, scientists suggested Malunggay seeds and juice of the young root mixed with milk for
treatment of Asthma.
15. Heal Ulcers
Another benefit of Malunggay leaves is proved in healing ulcer or gastritis. The amino acid histidine of Malunggay
can be used in healing ulcer and glutamic acid.
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16. Clean Dirty or Polluted Water

Malunggay is not known only as the medical herbal but in many countries, the seeds of the Malunggay tree are
used to purify and clean dirty-polluted water. For example in Sudan, the research using the seeds of Malunggay
in Nile water proved that the process of water purification not only removed solid contaminants but also greatly
reduced amounts of harmful bacteria. While a study in UK found that Malunggay seeds not only purify water but
also soften it very well. A study revealed that Malunggay seeds can filter water using flocculation to produce
healthy and potable water.
17. Treat Rheumatism
Malunggay leaves is known as useful medicin to heal aching muscles and it is also effective to reduce rheumatism
since Malunggay has amino-acid histidine used in treatment of rheumatoid arhtritis. Malunggay leaves can work
together with its seed and they are roasted then it is applied in painful area of rheumatism. Vitamin B1 of
Malunggay is also preventing rheumatism.
18. Hypocholestemia or High Cholesterol
Malunggay leaves contain calcium, potassium, protein, iron and vitamin A, B, and C in which they contribute and
balance the cholesterol level in the body. It is the same when Malunggay leaves were tested to measure blood
sugar levels.