@Ayukyukyu2 12 September 2022

Get to know about castor/jatropha leaf and its various health benefits

Talking about all the contents of this nature will never end. If we are able to know, learn and maintain. There are many interesting things that we can find on this earth. We are grateful that God has created everything and its benefits. One of the natural wealth of this country are plants that can be used as medicine and are famous for their properties. Jatropha/Castor leaves, if pronounced in Indonesian "Daun Jarak" and in the regional language of my province it is "Gum (Getah lawah" Castor leaves (including fruit, seeds, and roots) are known as one of the herbal plants that have many health benefits. Jatropha leaves is the name of a type of plant originating from Mexico and South America. The benefits of castor leaf are very commonly used by people as herbal plants. Therefore, plants are known as dispensary or medicinal plants, because they can cure various diseases.

Jatropha leaves are familiar to Indonesian people. In Indonesia, jatropha leaves are believed to be useful, ranging from compressing children during fever to fighting bad bacteria. Castor leaves have the scientific name Ricinus communis. Castor leaf is an annual shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Even in my area this plant is deliberately planted because it is effective for healing some ailments.

Jatropha leaves contain a number of active compounds such as alkaloids, astragalin, phytonutrients, nicotiflorin, kaempferol, and quercetin. In addition, castor leaves contain other ingredients such as antioxidants, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and a number of other functions that are important for maintaining body functions. Indonesia has four types of jatropha, but the most widely used for health is jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.). Jatropha leaves contain many good compounds that are beneficial for health. From the leaves to the sap is also used. I once used sap to treat toothache, by dripping the sap on a cotton swab and then placing it on a sore tooth and it came out. Meanwhile, I also used the leaves to reduce flatulence, especially after giving birth. First, I wrapped 5 Jatropha leaves in medium-sized stones, then I burned them on the stove, then I put them on the stomach and believe me, the stomach feels warm and smells good. Jatropha leaves that are burned are fragrant. More complete, here are some of the benefits of castor leaves :

1. Swelling Treatment Castor leaves are steamed ripe and wrapped to the sore spot. 2. Treating Hernias Take the leaves plus a little salt then mash it. Then paste the crushed leaves of the distance at the midpoint of the sole of the foot 3. Treating scabs Take fresh castor leaves soaked in hot water until limp and then paste it on the sore spot. 4. Lowering Blood Sugar 5. Treating canker sores How to treat canker sores by using the sap of castor leaves. The trick is to squeeze the leaves until the stems of the leaves to remove the sap and attach the sap to the canker sores. 6. Overcome Bloated Stomach Reducing excessive gas in the stomach can use castor leaves. The trick is to wither some castor leaves over the fire, don't let them burn, and apply the castor leaves along with coconut oil or telon or eucalyptus oil to the stomach and waist. 7. Overcoming Skin Irritation in Babies 8. Lowers Fever in Babies Castor leaves are also useful for relieving fever in babies. The trick is to mix castor leaves with eucalyptus oil or telon and compress it on the baby. 9. Tighten Breasts Castor leaves can also tighten the breasts, you know. The trick is to mash the castor leaves finely and apply to the breast for about 15 minutes to dry. Regularly applying this concoction can help your breasts tighten. 10. Reduces Breast Cancer Risk 11. Relieves Dysmenorrhea 12. Help Repair Liver Damage 13. Overcoming Constipation 14. Treating Rheumatism 15. Relieves Toothache The sap from castor leaves can help relieve toothache. You just apply the sap of castor leaves to the aching tooth. 16. Treating stones and thinning phlegm Diluting phlegm and treating coughs can be done by drinking boiled water from castor leaves regularly in the morning and evening. Do it until your cough is cured. 17. Overcoming Dandruff The problem of dandruff often interferes with appearance and makes you less confident. It turns out that a mixture of castor leaves that are ground and then applied to the hair roots evenly can overcome dandruff. You just have to leave the spread of the castor leaf for about 15 minutes and then rinse it off. 18. Treating inflammation The anti-inflammatory content in castor leaves helps overcome inflammation problems. To treat inflammation, you can drink castor leaf boiled water regularly until it heals. 19. Anti-insect The content of raw methanol compounds from castor leaf extract is efficacious for anti-insect drugs (insecticides). Rub a few pieces of castor leaf until smooth on the skin surface to avoid mosquito bites. 20. Relieve Itching *Now that's the benefits of castor leaves that you can use for traditional medicine. Do not forget that this plant contains toxic compounds which when consumed in excess can cause digestive system disorders characterized by nausea and vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. So, don't overuse it. May be useful*.