Constipation and digestive disorders are increasingly common due to a sedentary lifestyle and a low-fiber diet. However, according to the medical website Healthline, there is a familiar leaf in the home garden - longan leaves - that has the ability to naturally laxative and anti-inflammatory properties.
dreamy leaves (Paederia foetida) contain many essential oils, tannins, flavonoids and especially sulfur - a compound that stimulates bowel movements, making it easier to excrete waste. In traditional medicine, apricot leaves are used to treat diarrhea, bloating and constipation due to heat in the body.
A study in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology shows that apricot leaf extract helps soften stools, reduce food transportation time in the intestines and balance the gut microbiome.
Not only that, apricot leaves also help reduce colitis, improving symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) when used regularly.
How to use apricot leaves to help laxative: - Eat 10-15 leaves raw with boiled eggs or carry rice paper - Brush leaves to drink water (about 15ml), once a day in the early morning - Can steam chicken eggs with chopped apricot leaves for breakfast 2-3 times/week
Note: - Do not overdo - Pregnant women should consult a doctor before taking it regularly
