These hedgerows are not so popular compared to other types of herbs. However, several studies actually reveal opportunities gendis cormorant as a potential herb normalizes blood sugar levels.
Calling his name, people will remember one song of Java, namely Dandang Gulo (gendis). Kertajaya, the last king of the kingdom of Kediri in East Java, also known as Dandang Gendis. However, who reviewed here is a medicinal plant that grows in tropical regions. Ki Sundanese people used to call it sharp.
According to the developers of medicinal plants, Hartini Koentjoro, cormorant gendis if you would have to be processed into herbal extracts first. In general, cormorant gendis can not stand alone, but must be mixed with other herbs.
"Usually after extracted by means dried, cormorant gendis can be mixed or combined with meniran. Benefits as a herb to increase endurance, "said the owner of a medicinal plant garden Sekar this Peni.
Gendis common cormorant mixed with meniran because both have the same benefits, ie, to increase endurance. How, further Hartini, both herbs are boiled together, then added a little honey for sweet.
As a concoction of blood sugar control, can be utilized cormorant gendis single, without a mix. Usually made of dry extract to be used as tea. However, as reminded Yayuk of Herba Tersono Mandiri, we must be careful in memanfaatan gendis dadang leaves as herbs, especially if boiled.
"If the fresh form, so that when boiled benefits are not wasted, should layukan first before boiling. Pick the leaves in the morning, afternoon just processed, "he said again.
Not Developed About the efficacy of cormorant gendis to relieve diabetes is quite interesting. At least some research has shown that this herb has the potential to be developed further.
One study conducted by the Department of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology. In the study carried out screening of antidiabetic various fractions of water extract of leaves of cormorant gendis using alloxan diabetes and glucose tolerance in male Swiss Webster mice.
Crude drug gendis steamer leaves extracted with water and further fractionated with polar solvents (ethanol), semipolar (ethyl acetate), and nonpolar (n-hexane). Water extract tested their effects on decreasing blood glucose levels of alloxan diabetic mice by glibenclamide dose of 0.65 mg / kg bw as a comparison.
Then the water extracts and fractions tested antidiabetesnya potential method for determining the glucose tolerance of the most active fraction. After that conducted the study dose relationship 50, 100, and 150 mg per kg bw extract the most active fraction with antidiabetic effects are produced.
Fraction was further separated by preparative chromatography isolates. Results preparative chromatography isolates tested to determine the most potential as antidiabetic.
This fact is certainly interesting, unfortunately until now there has been no pharmaceutical company is interested to develop it.
As a preventive Among traditional healers and herbs, the benefits gendis cormorant has long been recognized. Not just to normalize blood sugar rate, but also to enhance the immune system and healthy drinks (if made of dry extract).
According Yayuk, leaves cormorant gendis resemblance to meniran. In addition, the cormorant gendis also has diuretic properties, so good for urinary laxative. Still, he cautioned, people with kidney disorders still must be careful if you want to consume potions gendis cormorant.
"In general, the benefits of cormorant gendis more appropriate as a prevention, not treatment. So, those who have kidney problems it is better not to consume potions often cormorant gendis. If still want to consume, not to exceed a glass of potion a day, "said Yayuk.
As meniran, cormorant gendis also relatively easy to maintain as an ornamental yard or fence crop. Easy growth. Gendis cormorant is also an independent plant, aka do not need special treatment.
"Left alone, provided sufficient water, at least once a week watering, these plants can live alone," he said.
Physically cormorant gendis beluntas similar plants, although higher and lush. Feature of this plant is shaped shrubs, erect stem with a height of approximately 2.5 meters. These plants have segmented stems and green.
Concocting Ki Sharply
Gendis cormorant is also popularly called ki sharply, especially in West Java. Here are some examples of their formula.
- Normalize blood sugar
Take two handfuls or 10 grams of leaves that have been dilayukan gendis cormorant. Then enter into the water already boiling and soak in it for about a minute. Filter to take water. Once cool, it can be drunk directly
- The durability of the body
Take two handfuls or 10 grams of leaves that have been dilayukan gendis cormorant and 10 grams of leaves meniran. Both materials incorporated into the already boiling water and soak in it for about a minute. Filter to take water. After a cold can be drunk directly. You can also add these ingredients with honey to taste.
- Healthy Drinks
Take the extract to taste (dried leaves) gendis steamer, then mixed with hot water, such as making tea. Add a little rock sugar or honey as a sweetener.
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