Lot leaf is a common medicinal herb in traditional medicine and many Asian countries. In addition to preparing delicious and diverse dishes, lot leaf is also used in many remedies to treat various diseases, particularly reducing symptoms of edema quickly.
Edema is a symptom of swelling due to the accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues. This condition can occur in some parts such as the legs, hands, and face. There are many different causes of edema symptoms, including infections, injuries, heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease, and other health conditions.
Among them, lot leaf (Piper lolot) has a spicy taste, a warm nature, and is believed to have the effect of reducing pain, anti-inflammatory, and anti-edema, very suitable for treating bone and joint diseases. According to traditional medicine, lot leaf can help improve blood circulation, reduce pain and swelling effectively.
Using lot leaf is relatively safe for most people, however, it does not rule out the possibility of people being allergic or irritated when directly exposed to lot leaf. Therefore, before using lot leaf, it is recommended to test on a small area of skin to check the reaction.
There are usually 2 ways to use lot leaf in treating edema, namely making a drink or applying it externally.
With making a drink, 30gr of fresh lot leaf will be needed along with 1 liter of water. Then, wash the lot leaf clean, put it into a pot and boil, then reduce the heat and continue boiling for about 15 - 20 minutes, then let it cool and divide it into 2 - 3 times a day. Drinking lot leaf water can help with urination, reduce the accumulation of fluid in the body and edema effectively.
With the use of lot leaf applied externally to skin will need 30gr of fresh lot leaf and a little salt. Please wash the lot leaf clean, mash it with salt. Apply the lot leaf and salt mixture to the swollen area for about 20 - 30 minutes, then wash the skin clean. It can be done 2 - 3 times a day.
However, do not forget to consult with a doctor or healthcare professional for optimal results.
