16 Benefits of Ketapang Leaves (Termalia catappa,) for Human Health and For Ornamental Fish
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Ketapang leaves or in Latin Termalia catappa, in addition to the leaves, Ketapang seeds also contain nutrients, as follows:
- 23.3% oleic acid
- Palmitic acid 55.5%
- Linoleic acid
- myristic acid
- Staric acid
- 16% sugar
- 25% protein
- Different types of amino acids.
Ketapang leaves have health benefits, including:
1. Fight cancer
Ketapang leaves are thought to have anti-carcinogenic properties that have the ability to fight cancer.
2. Reduce hypertension
The content contained in the leaves of Ketapang can serve to lower high blood pressure.
3. Helping the health of pregnant women
The content of folic acid in Ketapang leaves is an important nutrient for the health of pregnant women and fetal brain health.
4. Improve memory
The content contained in Ketapang leaves can help improve brain performance and sharpen memory.
5. Help treat hepatitis
The content of flavonoids in Ketapang leaves can help treat hepatitis.
6. Help Fight Diabetes
In testing the extract of fresh Ketapang leaves on rats, it was found that it could fight the negative effects of diabetes.
7. Treat stomach ache
Ketapang leaves can be used to treat parasites in the intestines.
8. Cure thrush
Canker sores have anti-fungal properties that can help treat the fungal infection that causes canker sores.
9. Helps overcome menstrual pain
Ketapang leaves can be used to treat pain during menstruation.
10. Contains antioxidants
Ketapang leaves contain antioxidants that can function in capturing ultra violet rays.
11. Treating joint inflammation
The content of Ketapang leaves can help relieve arthritis, where the Ketapang leaves are thought to be able to calm and relax the nervous system.
12. Strengthen bones
Another benefit of Ketapang leaves is for bone health, which with its antioxidant properties can prevent chromosomal damage and exhibit anticlastogenic properties.
13. Ketapang fruit seeds can be consumed
Ketapang fruit seeds contain oil similar to almond oil so it is often used as a substitute for almond oil which is efficacious to relieve inflammation of the abdominal cavity.
14. pH Neutralizer in Aquarium
Ketapang leaves can be used as a pH neutralizer in ornamental fish aquariums.
15. Treating wounds on ornamental fish wounds
From some of the uses of Ketapang leaves, it can serve to speed up the healing process of wounds on betta fish scales caused by fights.
16. Prevent stress on ornamental fish
Ketapang leaves can make the pH of the water neutral, so that ornamental fish such as betta fish do not feel stressed.
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