Table of contents:
- Overview of info about the crown of the gods
- The benefits of the god's crown
- 1. Overcoming menstrual pain
- 2. Helps lower blood sugar
- 3. Prevent side effects of chemotherapy drugs
- 4. Helps lower blood pressure
- Do not carelessly consume the crown of the gods
One of the popular medicinal plants in Indonesia is the crown of gods. This plant whose fruit is bright red is believed to be useful for treating various diseases. It is not surprising that a number of processed herbal products, the crown of the gods, are selling well. So, is the claim true or is it just an advertisement seduction? Come on, find out the answer in the following review.
Overview of info about the crown of the gods
The god's crown has a Latin name Phaleria macrocarpa. This plant is native to Indonesia which comes from Papua. The Indonesian people also know him by the name of the leaf of the god, continued life, or ngokilo, especially in the islands of Java.
The benefits of the god's crown
Here are a number of claims for the benefits of the crown of gods along with scientific facts that you need to understand.
1. Overcoming menstrual pain
Quoting from various sources, the god's crown contains strong antioxidants such as flavonoids, folifenols, saponins, tannins, terpenoids, and abundant alkaloids.
Based on research, the antioxidant content in fruit extracts from this herbal plant is anti-inflammatory which has the potential to treat menstrual pain (primary dysmenorrhea).
In general, the strength of the anti-inflammatory effect of this fruit extract can vary depending on the dosage specified for each product.
2. Helps lower blood sugar
One of the most popular benefits of the crown of the gods is as a natural diabetes medicine.
However, based on laboratory tests, regular consumption of this fruit extract for 4 weeks is not very successful in lowering blood sugar. Of the 14 people studied, only 1 person had decreased blood sugar after taking the supplement.
The study also shows that consumption of the crown of god extract supplements is safe within 4 weeks because there is no toxic effect on the liver and kidneys. Liver function tests (AST, ALT) and kidney (BUN, serum creatinine) did not show any worrisome results.
However, experts advise diabetics not to consume this fruit extract as the only way to treat diabetes. The efficacy of this herbal medicine in lowering blood sugar is still not clinically proven.
3. Prevent side effects of chemotherapy drugs
Cisplatin is a chemotherapy drug that is often prescribed by doctors. This drug is effective at killing and inhibiting the development of cancer cells in the body. Unfortunately, cisplatin can cause side effects such as kidney damage if used long-term.
The good news is that the falovonoid content in this herbal plant is believed to have the potential to protect the kidneys from the effects of chemotherapy treatment.
Other studies have shown the same thing. The administration of the drug adriamycin-cyclophosphamide coupled with the crown of the gods supplementation can reduce the risk of side effects from chemotherapy. This supplementation can reduce the damage to the kidneys and liver caused by chemotherapy while helping to reduce tumor growth.
Again, research is very limited. As a result, further clinical trial research is needed to truly prove the efficacy of the god's crown to prevent kidney damage for people who are routinely taking chemotherapy drugs.
4. Helps lower blood pressure
A study found that the crown of the gods can help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. The study reports that the flavonoids in this fruit are believed to help relax blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure.
Unfortunately, this research is still being conducted on a very small scale. Therefore, much further research is needed to ensure the efficacy of this herbal plant in reducing blood pressure for people with hypertension.
Do not carelessly consume the crown of the gods
If you want to use the god's crown as medicine, be careful. These herbs should not be eaten raw because there is a risk of very serious side effects.
In addition, it should be understood that valid medical research specifically to discuss the efficacy and safety of the divine crown is still very limited. In fact, the scientific evidence for the benefits of this herb as a healing medicine is still empirical, aka only based on user experience. Further research with a wider scope is needed to ensure its benefits and safety.
Remember, herbal medicines cannot replace medical consultation and treatment from a doctor. Herbal medicine is also not always safe for everyone.
If you have a history of allergies to the components contained in this plant or certain herbs, you should not force it. For those of you who have a history of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and so on, consult a doctor before intending to use any type of medication, including herbal medicines.
