Sambong

SAMBONG

Sambong tea is mostly used for treating kidney stones and as a cure for hypertension. Among other things, it is also considered anti-diarrheal and anti-spasmodic In addition, it cures common cold and helps in the treatment of urinary tract infections.

The major benefits of Sambong tea are –

Diuretic.

Sambong tea is known to work as a diuretic, it induces urination and helps flush out sodium and excess fluid from the body through the urine. Thus, this herbal tea helps prevent fluid retention, too.

Lowers Blood Pressure-Sambong tea, due to its unique properties as well as being a diuretic, helps lower blood pressure by removing excess sodium from the blood, which is a major component in increasing blood pressure and hypertension. Although further studies are required to prove it,

Sambong tea may also help people suffering from high levels of cholesterol.

Delays Renal Failure

At the Philippine National Kidney and Transplant Institute, the use of Sambong tea is being recommended for patients with renal (kidney) problems.

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Some results also pointed towards the favorable effect of Sambong in cases of kidney transplant and where patients were in the need of a dialysis, by possibly averting the condition.

Sambong has recently been registered as a medicine in the Bureau of Foods and Drugs. The Department of Health in the Philippines has been promoting the use of Sambong tea to dissolve kidney stones for a while now and has even conducted clinical studies in this regard. It is also believed to aid with other disorders of the kidney.

Cures Sore Throat

A tea made from Sambong leaves is said to act as an expectorant which will aid in getting rid of mucus and phlegm, along with curing a sore throat. It is also believed to provide relief from the common cold and fever.

Provides Relief from Stomach Ailments

If you are suffering from stomach ailments like diarrhea, spasms, or pain in the stomach, drinking Sambong tea may prove to be a good treatment for these problems.

Analgesic Properties

Among the other uses and benefits of Sambong tea, it may act as an analgesic in patients that need relief from pain after a dental operation.

Source of Antioxidants

Sambong tea has flavonoids, which are pigments from a plant that act as antioxidants. Antioxidants protect our body cells and DNA from being damaged by free radicals.

Preparation of Sambong Tea

To make Sambong tea, you need to boil the Sambong leaves in water and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, prepare this tea and store it in a clean container. Drink this tea throughout the day, at least 3-4 times for maximum benefits. The smell is aromatic and pungent but also soothing at the same time.