Table of contents:
- Are the benefits of grass jelly for heat in the proven?
- Natural remedy for heartburn
- Gargle with salt water
- Chamomile tea
- Drink lots of water
- Inhaling warm vapors
Grass jelly is one of the favorite complementary ingredients, especially for various cold drinks. In fact, this food is often one of the mandatory menus in the month of Ramadan to break the fast. Apart from adding freshness, grass jelly is believed to have benefits as a natural remedy for heartburn. Is that true?
Are the benefits of grass jelly for heat in the proven?
Source: Constant Contact
Grass jelly is food made from plant extracts, which are then in the form of jelly or jelly. There are two types of grass jelly, namely green grass jelly and black grass jelly.
Green grass jelly is made from plants Mesona procumbens. While the black grass jelly is made of Mesona palustris BL. Both belong to the same genus, but different species.
From the results of research published in the Journal of Engineering and Science Research, it was found that green grass jelly contains antioxidants, one of which is phenols. In research, it is stated that this antioxidant content has the potential to provide positive effects if consumed by people with hyperuricemia (high levels of uric acid in the blood).
Meanwhile, black grass jelly is also rich in antioxidants, such as flavonoids and tannins. In the study, it was stated that black grass jelly has benefits as antidiabetic, anti-cancer, anti-hypertensive, controlling cholesterol, and anti-diarrhea.
Unfortunately, from several studies, no one says that grass jelly is useful for relieving heartburn. In addition, there has been no direct research on the benefits of grass jelly both green and black as a natural remedy for heartburn.
Therefore, further research is still needed to find out whether grass jelly is really effective in relieving heartburn.
Natural remedy for heartburn
Because there is no specific research that proves one of the benefits of grass jelly as a natural remedy for heartburn, you should look for other alternatives. Besides of course with medicine from a doctor, you can also relieve heartburn in various natural ways such as:
Gargle with salt water
Gargling with warm salt water can help soothe an itchy throat caused by heartburn. The reason is, salt can help remove mucus from swollen and inflamed tissue.
You simply mix 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt with a glass of warm water. Then, stir until the salt dissolves in the water.
After that, gargle with the salt solution for a few seconds. You can do this 2 to 3 times a day.
Chamomile tea
Chamomile tea is one of the herbal teas that is known to help overcome various health problems. Research published in Molecular Medicine Reports shows evidence that chamomile tea helps lubricate the throat.
This tea also has anti-inflammatory properties to reduce swelling, antioxidants to repair damaged cells, and antispasmodics to reduce coughs.
Drink lots of water
The benefits of grass jelly for heartburn have not been proven. Another case with drinking lots of water which has been proven effective. Drinking enough water helps produce enough saliva and mucus to lubricate the throat.
For that, drink enough water to keep the throat well hydrated so that swelling and inflammation can be reduced. That way, the problem in the throat can be resolved properly. Water, soup, and tea can be alternative liquids to help relieve heartburn.
Inhaling warm vapors
Inhaling warm steam helps reduce swelling and relieve sore throats. You only need to provide a basin filled with hot water then breathe in the steam slowly.
So that the steam produced can be inhaled maximally, cover your head with a towel while your face is facing the basin. Take a deep breath and then exhale slowly. Repeat this method until you feel better.
Although the benefits of grass jelly for heartburn have not been scientifically proven, of course there is no prohibition on eating it. You can still get other benefits from grass jelly which are good for health.
