Aloe Vera

Aloe vera or Aloevera is one efficacious medicinal plants to cure various diseases. This plant has been used the Samaritans about the year 1875 BC. The ancient Egyptians had known properties of aloe vera as a medicine about 1500 BC. Thanks to its benefit, the ancient Egyptians called it the plant of immortality. Aloe vera is an effective natural moisturizer that can help the healing process of cuts, burns, and scratches.

In addition, Aloe vera is also widely consumed as an alternative medicine to cure various diseases. Some scientific evidence suggests that aloe vera has positive effects on the immune system in immune diseases such as HIV.

But apparently there are some dangers that may arise when taking aloe vera juice in large numbers and in the long run.

Here are some negative effects that may occur when taking aloe vera juice:

1. Allergic reactionsConsumption of aloe vera should be avoided, if you have a history of allergy to garlic, onions, tulips, or other plants of the lily family.

   The use of aloe vera topically or orally for people who have allergies to aloe vera can cause skin irritation, itching, cramping, and diarrhea.

   Aloe vera topical may cause skin irritation. Aloe by mouth, may have a laxative effect which can cause cramping and diarrhea. This can cause electrolyte imbalances in the blood of people taking Aloe Vera for several days.

   One simple way to test if you are allergic to aloe vera or not is to put some pure aloe vera fluid behind the ear.

   For people who are allergic to aloe vera, it is recommended to always read the label of each product used, because aloe vera are found mainly in a large number of skin care products, natural foods and herbs, and medicinal products.

2. Colorectal CancerHigh doses of oral aloe dangerous. Long-term use may increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Do not take the alligator through the mouth if you have intestinal problems, heart disease, hemorrhoids, kidney problems, diabetes, or electrolyte imbalance.

   Also according to genotoxicity studies showed that laxatives that contain aloe vera colorectal cancer risk even when used as directed.

   According to the Flora website, Pseudomelanosis coli bacteria could arise from the use of aloe vera in the long run, which is a cause of colorectal cancer risk.

3. Diarrhea and CrampsAccording to Mayo Clinic, The use of aloe or aloe latex by mouth for laxative effects can cause cramping or diarrhea. Use for over seven days may cause dependency or worsening of constipation after the aloe is stopped.  Aloe vera gel, topical or oral, must be free from athroquinones (especially compounds aloin). These are compounds that can irritate the digestive tract. Aloe vera leaf juice contains aloe latex, which is known as a laxative.
4. Aloe vera can lead to diarrhea or cramps that can cause dangerous electrolyte imbalance, even though used only a few days.
   As a laxative, aloe vera is addictive and has a permanent negative effect on the health of the colon that can aggravate constipation (constipation).

   Interaction. If you take medication regularly, talk with your doctor before using aloe vera supplements. Aloe Vera can interact with medications and supplements as a cure for diabetes, heart medications roots, laxatives, steroids, and licorice.

   On 5 November 2002, the FDA (POM his BP America) does not recommend the use of aloe vera as a laxative.

   

   Aloe vera

5. Blood Sugar ImbalanceMayo Clinic states that aloe vera is consumed orally have the ability to lower blood sugar.

   Therefore, aloe vera should not be taken by people with diabetes unless under the supervision of health workers. Aloe vera is contraindicated with drugs such as insulin hypoglycemics, DiaBeta, metformin, glyburide, and glipizide.

6. DeathAccording to the Mayo Clinic and Flora website, deaths due to kidney damage and severe bloody diarrhea that can occur due to toxic doses of aloe vera. Eating aloe vera orally with a concentration of 1 gram per day or more for several days is the dose that can be lethal (lethal dose).

Guazuma ulmifolia - credit to conectique.com

Guazuma ulmifolia or Jati Belanda is one tribe of plants Sterculiaceae and is known as one of medicinal plants. Guazuma ulmifolia Lamk. this plant has a synonym latin name tamentosa Kunth. In Java, this plant is called jati Londa or Jatos Landi.

Leaves Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) is generally contained in the slimming body herbal and are usually made in the form of tea. From ancient times the people of Indonesia, especially those living on the island of Java, had been familiar with and use the cooking water of Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) leaves as a raw material for herbal slimming body. Many studies have shown that leaf identity is useful for weight loss. Later leaves Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) is believed to have more benefits than that, the potential for development as controller of cholesterol herbs.

Chemical Substances

Based on the analysis of phytochemicals contained in contained triterpene leaf of Dutch identity. sterols, alkaloids, carotenoids, flavonoids, tannins, carbohydrates and saponins. In addition to its leaves as a slimming, which is pretty much useful for traditional medicine is the bark as a cure dysentery, hemorrhoids, pneumonia, cough and brochitis.

Research Results

According to the results of research conducted by Yosie Andrews HS at the Laboratory of Biochemistry Institute of Agriculture Bogo, proving that the extract of leaves of Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) (in the three forms of water extract, ethanol extract, and active fraction of steroid) effect on blood lipid levels (TPC, triglycerides, LDL, and HDL). Levels of TPC, LDL, and triglycerides in the control treatment (without giving teak leaves) looks very high (significantly different) compared with the levels of TPC, LDL, and triglycerides were treated with teak leaves.

This fact indicates a decrease in levels of TPC, LDL, and triglycerides from the leaves of Guazuma ulmifolia. Percentage decrease in the highest levels of TPC in granting leaves of this herb in the treatment of ethanol extract (62 percent), followed by water extract treatment (55 percent), and the active fraction of steroids (36 percent).

Raise HDL Giving Jati Belanda leaf extract also resulted in increasing HDL. HDL can lower cholesterol levels in the cell by taking excess cholesterol from tissues to then be processed in the liver and then disposed of with bile.

Gan (1987) mentions, HDL has a protective effect against heart blood vessels. Furthermore, from this study can be concluded that the leaves of Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) proven to reduce blood lipid levels. This means that the leaves can be used as Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) antihiperlipidemia alternative medicine.

This fact in recent years taken by entrepreneurs to develop medicinal products made from raw leaves of Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia). Not surprisingly, many available products processed fitofarmaka this herb-based, such as in powder form in capsules or steeping, like tea.

Explained Setyoko, in principle, this herb is very safe, of course, if treated with pure and clean, without any mixture of chemicals. “To be sure, there’s no harm in trying to sort through and mixes it himself, in order to ensure free from a mixture of chemicals,” he added.

In addition to leaves, other parts of the tree have medicinal Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) which is leather, fruit, and seeds. The inside skin is usually used as a medicine to cure worm disease, swollen legs or feet of an elephant.

The fruit is used as remedies for whooping cough. Decoction of the seeds that have been burned like a coffee can be drunk as a cure constipation. However, it remains necessary prudence in the use of leaves and seeds of Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) as a drug. The reason is, if too much can cause intestinal damage. Therefore, besides the leaves, the utilization of other parts of this herb is relatively rare and I have found no toxic test.

How to use Herbs

If you are interested to plant Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia), is actually relatively easy. These plants do not need much water and do not require special care.

Simply Poured Boiling Water Into Concocting leaves Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) is relatively easy. Dried leaves brewed with hot water enough, like making tea. Often these leaves are also made extracts or powders.

Setyoko of Medicinal Plants Garden Sekar, explained that to make the herb can be done with dry leaves. Next milled to make powder.

“After becoming a powder, take 20 grams, and brewed with hot water. Strain and drink two times a day. However, those with kidney problems should avoid this herb, “he said.

Another way of using this herb to decrease fat in the body that is to take 7 pieces of leaves of Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) and then boiled in boiling water. After the water change color, remove and filter the water to clean the fibers of the existing leaf. Then pour into a glass and drink while warm.

Here are some examples of ingredients:

1. Cure cholesterolTake some dried leaves of Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia). Brewed with hot water to taste, such as making tea. Strain before drinking. In order not bland, add one tablespoon of honey or sugar cubes.
2. Relief DiarrheaJati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) leaves dry milled to become powder. Take 20 grams of this powder and brewed with hot water. Then strain and drink twice daily. If you prefer, can be mixed kencur and honey to taste.Note: People with kidney problems should avoid this herb.
3. SlimmingTake seven pieces of fresh leaves of Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) and wash clean. Add a piece of rhizome bangle, ginger, turmeric or white. Boil with one half cup water until the remaining one cup. Once cool, strain and drink. When mixes it should be the same with ginger or turmeric and white in order to reduce the effects of gastric irritation. During taking this herb, keep drinking lots of water.

Jati Belanda

Herbal Side effects

• Side effects for some people there that cause frequent waste
  little water, but does not cause dehydration / limp.
• Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) is used for slimming has a side effect of irritating the stomach. Therefore, consumption of Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) should be the same with ginger or turmeric and white to reduce stomach irritation.

St. john's wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Extract of St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), which now often found in a wide variety of food supplements to maintain women’s health, it has a negative effect if consumed along with several types of synthetic drugs. The use of extracts St. John’s wort along with synthetic drugs such as inhibitors serotinin accelerator like trazodona, sertralina, and nefazodona, it can cause serotonin syndrome was. These plant extracts can also increasing concentration of teofilina inside the body if used simultaneously.

Conversely, if the extract of St. John’s wort used in conjunction with cyclosporin, it will reduce the concentration of cyclosporin in the serum causing these antibiotics ineffective.

The use of extracts St. John’s wort along with drugs such as oral contraceptives etinilestradiol or desogestrol, can cause bleeding.

Ginseng side effects

Interactions of ginseng with drugs containing fenelzina can cause headaches, tremors, and mania. Ginseng extract can also increase the influence of alcohol because the extracts of ginseng can increase the activity of the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme and aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme.

Siberian ginseng side effects

While Siberian ginseng extract interact with digoxin (heart medicine) can increase the concentration of digoxin in the body, so that at certain body parts, digoxin levels will exceed the required dose.

Ginkgo biloba

Herbal Ginkgo biloba when interacting with aspirin can cause hypema (bleeding inside eye cavity) spontaneously. If the extract of ginkgo biloba interact with paracetamol, which are scattered in the fever-lowering drugs, can cause bilateral subdural haematoma side effect (accumulation of blood in the subdural space from the forming cavity, ie duramater and araknoid).

Some patients who use both materials simultaneously attacked subracahnoid reported haemorrhage (intracranial bleeding into subaraknoid space) and subdural haematoma (accumulation of blood in the subdural cavity). if the interaction between Ginkgo biloba extract with warfarin, will cause intracerebral haemorrhage (bleeding within the cerebrum), whereas interactions with drugs containing diuretics thiazina will result in the emergence of hypertensionor high blood .

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