What are the effects and functions of South African leaves?

South African leaves have the effects of lowering blood pressure, disinfection, anti-tumor, clearing heat and detoxification. South African leaves are also known as General Night, which is what we often call bitter tea. Because South African leaves have strong growth ability, they can be planted all year round.

Lowers blood pressure

South African leaves have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and have a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on lowering blood pressure.

Usage: Brew 3 to 5 leaves of South African leaf or boil them into water for drinking. The effect can be seen in a short period of time. For example, people with high blood pressure will feel more relaxed after taking it for a short period of time. Those with severe conditions can drink it continuously for 8 to 10 days. Once the condition improves, change to 1 to 2 times a week.

Anti-tumor

South African leaves are rich in antioxidants such as sesquiterpene lactones and vernoside, and antioxidants have the function of resisting the attack of free radicals and preventing cell oxidation. That is to say, if an "enemy" wants to attack the body's cells, antioxidants will take the blow for the body first in order to protect the body, so it has anti-cancer effects. Chloroform and ethyl acetate extracts of South African leaves have inhibitory effects on tumor cell proliferation.

disinfect

South African leaf extract has a disinfectant effect and is often used to treat malaria and sexually transmitted diseases. It is also used in some countries and regions to replace iodine and is used externally to disinfect wounds.

Clearing away heat and detoxifying

South African leaves are bitter and cold in nature, and can be used as a channel for the liver meridian, gallbladder meridian, lung meridian, and large intestine meridian, with the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. Because South African leaves are particularly bitter and cold, they should be used in combination with pungent and warm herbs such as ginger and pinellia to play a harmonizing role.