Lemon leaves are often used by many Vietnamese families in the form of fresh or dried as a spice, making the dish more delicious and more attractive.However, many people do not know that this leaf is also used in medicine because of the medicinal properties it brings.
According to modern medicine,Lemon leaves contain many ingredients such as LINALOOL;limonene;flavonoid (such as poncirin, hesperidine, rhoifolin and naringin);Synephrine;N-methyltyramine;citric acid;Calcium;phosphorus;iron;Vitamins A, B1 and C ... are good for health.According to Oriental medicine, lemon leaves have a sweet and spicy taste, mild has the effect of harmony, only concept, antiseptic and sputum.When used as medicine, dried lemon leaves are harvested, washed, chopped or intact, exposed to the sun, stored in a dry place to use later.
In addition to the above uses, this leaf also brings many great benefits to health as follows:
1. "Medicine" natural antibiotics
Lemon leaves haveContains natural antibiotics should help protect the body from pathologies.When your body is tired or feels immune to impairment, boil this lemon leaves and drink this warm water every morning to increase energy.
2. Enhance the immune system
Lemon leaves are often used to boost the immune system and support the treatment of some infections.The reason is because this leaf is rich in antioxidants and has strong antibacterial properties.
Accordingly, antioxidants include flavonoids, phenolic acid and terpenoids will help protect the immune system by neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidation stress - factors that weaken immune function and increase.The risk of infection.
In addition, lemon leaves contain compounds with strong antibacterial properties, capable of inhibiting the growth of many bacteria, viruses and fungi.Specifically, this leaf also contains natural anti -bacterial substances such as Citronellal, Limonene, helping to inhibit, prevent the growth and spread of pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella.
3. Liver cooling
According to Oriental medicine, lemon leaves are one of the leaves that have the effect of liver, cool the liver, clear heat, detoxify the body.Accordingly, lemon leaves have fiber, help laxative, eliminate toxins from the body by gastrointestinal tract, reduce the burden on the activity of the liver.
A popular liver cooling remedy is: lemon leaves, thorn leaves, mill leaves (all dry), each 12g.Sac with 3 bowls of water left 1 bowl, divided into drink 2 times/day, should drink after breakfast and dark.Performed for 15 days will help cool and liver bottle effectively.
4. Control blood sugar
Some studies show that lemon leaves can contribute to adjusting blood sugar, good for people with diabetes.Accordingly, this leaf contains flavonoid compound, which can help improve insulin sensitivity.Not only that, some studies also show that the compounds in lemon leaves can help slow down the digestive process of carbohydrates - the cause of the increasing blood sugar after meals.Therefore, lemon leaves can help prevent blood sugar increasing suddenly and support better blood sugar control.
5. Good for the digestive system
Lemon leaves contain compounds that can stimulate the production of digestive enzymes, help decompose food and absorb nutrients more easily, thereby effectively supporting digestion.In addition, lemon leaves have a slightly exposed properties, help reduce air and flatulence by promoting the process of expulsion, nourishing the intestine and improving the overall function of the intestinal tract.This leaf also has antibacterial properties that can help maintain the healthy balance of intestinal bacteria so the digestive system is healthier.
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