A branch of Alban
The Moringa plant (Moringa plant) is one of the most famous plants of the Moringaceae family, a tree of 5 to 10 meters long, Moringa oleifera ). The flowers of this plant are characterized by their strong aromatic aroma, while their leaves, roots and fruits bear a taste similar to the taste of radish. India is its native land.
The leaves, flowers, fruits and immature horns of this plant are used as a kind of nutritious vegetable in many countries, such as India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Hawaii, and many African countries. The leaves are a rich source of β-carotene, protein, vitamin C, calcium, and potassium, as well as many natural antioxidants. Most of the plant is used for therapeutic purposes, In many areas, folk medicine is being used and promoted as an adjunct to obesity and weight gain. This article will explain the benefits of this plant, its uses and how to take its tea.
How to use the tea of a branch of milk
It is used in the form of capsules, or in the form of powder made of leaves, and they are sold in the form of tea, and must in any case be required to read the instructions of preparation (if need preparation as in the case of tea) And abide by them.
Benefits of flax
As mentioned above, most of the parts of the berry plant are used for therapeutic purposes in folk medicine, but despite their ancient and multiple treatments, there is insufficient scientific evidence and evidence for these uses. Some of their roles and therapeutic uses, Scientific research, although these are insufficient evidence and need further scientific research:
- Contribute to reducing symptoms of asthma.
- Increase breast milk production.
- Lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood, where the extract of the leaves of the plant of the branch of flax effects cholesterol level in rats that were fed high fat diet, and found the fruit of this plant adverse effects of total cholesterol, bad cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides, phospholipids, low lipoproteins VLDL is very dense.
- Anemia.
- Arthritis.
- Cancer, where the leaves of the branch of the branch of the flax has anti-tumor effects, and also found that the extracts of seeds effective in the fight against liver cancer, and skin tumors.
- Constipation.
- Contraception.
- Diabetes.
- Diarrhea, where some of the compounds obtained have anti-convulsive effects (Antispasmodic activity), which explain its popular uses and its effects in the fight against diarrhea.
- Epilepsy.
- stomachache.
- Ulcers and intestines, where extracts of leaves of this plant found anti-ulcer effects.
- Headaches.
- High blood pressure. Some compounds were isolated from the leaves of the flax that were responsible for their antihypertensive effect. Other effects were found in the rest of the plant, especially the seeds, and it also had a diuretic effect, which supported its effect on lowering blood pressure.
- Some of the heart problems, as the effects of antihypertensive and cholesterol, in addition to what has been found to reduce the effects of the atherosclerosis index (atherogenic index) contributes to its effects against some heart problems.
- Kidney stones.
- Inflammation caused by inflammation.
- Some of the problems of thyroid gland, where it was found that the extracts of leaves of this water plant regulate the work of thyroid hormone, and contribute to the treatment of hyperactivity.
- Infection.
- Use as a dietary supplement.
- Immune stimulation.
- Increase libido.
- Liver protection. Extracts of the flower and root of the flax plant have been found to have protective effects on the liver cells, which is explained by its containment of Quercetin, a flavonoid known for its protective effects on the liver.
- The roots and flowers of the berry plant have anti-bacterial and fungal effects, and their fresh leaf juice has antibacterial effects
- It was found that the extract of leaves of this aquatic plant bear antioxidant effects.
- It was found that the leaves of the flax plant fight the herpes simplex virus (Herpes simplex).
- There are no studies looking at the effect of flax tea in weight loss despite the widespread belief that it contributes to it, but there is a study looking at the effect of a combination of a branch of milk, curry and turmeric, has found a positive effect of this increase in weight loss, Each type of these herbs separately.
Toxicity, side effects and contraindications
This herb has been used in doses of up to 6 grams per day for three weeks safely. It is safe when taken in quantities that are present in diets in a normal way. However, in high quantities and treatment, there is insufficient information to evaluate But it should not be eaten roots and extracts, because of the contain a toxic substance that can cause paralysis and death.
The roots, flowers, husks and bark of this plant should be avoided by pregnant women because these parts may cause contractions in the uterus, which increases the risk of miscarriage. There is insufficient information on the extent to which other parts are used. Milk by lactating women, but there is not enough information on the extent of their impact and safety on the baby, and therefore prefer to avoid.