Facts Leaf Saga

Although the name is quite familiar, not many who recognize the shape of saga plants. At first glance it may resemble weeds and plants that grow wild, because the saga leaves are often considered rare.

Though the saga leaf is believed to hereditary to have good health benefits, one of them able to treat cough with phlegm to sore throat.

Although rich in benefits, but you still have to be careful, because the saga leaves if swallowed can cause death, really?

Clinical nutritionist Dr. Verawati Sudarma, MGizi, SpGK, said that the saga leaf seed does have the potential toxic if swallowed.

"Many are the case, which is poisoned by swallowing the seeds of saga leaf.Actually if swallowed in the whole state it is okay, there is a hard skin that coats the seeds keep the poison to keep out," he said in the show AYO HEALTHY LIVING tvOne Wednesday April 18, 2018 .

He further mentioned that it is dangerous if the layers of the leaf of the saga leaves are broken and swallowed. "If the inner seeds rupture, it will be direct contact with the body, that can trigger the poison."

Here, Verawati reveals myths and facts about the benefits of leaf saga for health.

1. Helps cope with canker sores

"The fact that there is research in Indonesia, the leaves of saga can overcome the inflammation that arises also treats canker sores." The 1997 study called the saga leaves crushed until smooth and drained, or used topically, "he said.

1. Treating sore throat and cough with phlegm

"The fact that saga leaves have an effect to help thin the sputum, also has antibacterial effects," he said.

1. Leaf saga leaves can treat inflammation of the eye

"Myth: There is no effect at all, it is dangerous, but the usefulness of an important substance in saga leaves can not evaporate."

1. Treating tonsillitis

"Myth, there is anti-inflammation or inflammation, but in the tonsils of tonsillitis, so the saga leaves have no benefit for the tonsils."

5.Daun saga to prevent baldness

"The fact is that there are studies of saga leaves containing estrogenic effects that are prolonging the lifetime of hair, and spur hair growth