Overview of the black tea plant
The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation from BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van said that the black xạ plant is a natural medicinal herb with many health benefits. The black xạ plant has the scientific name Celastrus hindsii Benth.
In Vietnam, the black xạ plant is also known by other names such as the Bách Giải plant and the Kneeling plant. The black xạ plant is 3m-10m long.
In our country, the black tea tree grows a lot in the northern provinces such as Hoa Binh and Ninh Binh.
The effects of black leaf on health
According to experts, the most popular type of black xạ in Vietnam is Celastrus hindsii Benth. Thanh Nien newspaper quoted Dr. and pharmacist Nguyen Thanh Triet, Department of Traditional Medicine - University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, as saying that black xạ leaves are used to produce tea products as a healthy drink. In addition, black xạ leaves are also used as oriental medicine to treat boils, tumors, cancer and inflammation.
Not everyone knows the health benefits of black leaf
Below are the proven health benefits of black leaf:
Anti-tumor: polyphenol, flavonoid, and quinone compounds in black xạ have the ability to fight tumor formation while inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and making them liquefy so they are easily destroyed, thereby limiting the ability of tumors to metastasize.
Antioxidants: All active ingredients in this plant can fight free radicals and reduce their harmful effects on cells.
Maintain stable blood pressure: Using xạ đen every day can stabilize blood pressure, especially for people with high blood pressure. For people with low blood pressure, if you want to stabilize it, when using xạ đen, you should add a few slices of ginger.
Improve liver function and detoxify: active ingredients in the black ginseng plant can support the treatment of cirrhosis, hepatitis, high liver enzymes, and fight secondary liver diseases.
Improve sleep and appetite: xạ đen is relatively good for people with physical weakness, frequent insomnia, and anemia. Not only that, this plant also improves blood circulation, helping to treat dizziness.
Things to note when using black tea
Although black tea brings many health benefits, when using it you need to keep in mind the following:
Thanh Nien Newspaper quoted Master, Pharmacist Tran Van Chen, Department of Traditional Pharmacy - University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, saying that up to now, there have been no clinical studies, so more research needs to be done to evaluate the safety of black ginseng extract for the human body before use.
The toxicity of some parts of the black-bone plant has not been fully reported, so it is necessary to pay attention to the dosage when using it. Especially when using black-bone for the purpose of supporting or treating diseases, especially cancer, it is necessary to consult or get advice from experts in the field of traditional medicine for reasonable and safe use.
In addition, you should not use this medicinal herb as tea or as a substitute for regular drinking water, and should be cautious when using it for special subjects such as children or pregnant women.
Above are the effects of black leaf on health and things to note when using black leaf. Although it is proven to be a natural medicine that is good for health, you need to use it properly. You should consult your doctor before using black leaf.
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