Sarang Semut Plant (Myrmecodia pendens)

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 2:02 AM
 Sarang semut plant is Epiphyt (attached to another plant but he did not harm landlord) the unique shape of course directly reminiscent of the ant colony residence. This plant native from Papua who are named according to shape the sarang semut (nests of ants), has long used indigenous Papuans to treat various diseases. Now, through scientific research, this plant is suspected also effective for treating cancer and tumors.

Stem enlarged bottom contain cavities that are provided as a certain type of ant nests. The uniqueness of this plant lies in the interaction of ants are nesting in the bulbs contained inside the halls. The stability of the temperature inside a colony of ants nesting at home for long in this plant. Over time, there was a natural chemical reaction between the compounds released ants and substances contained in this plant. A combination that is suspected to make a sarang semut plants have a variety of potent compounds that overcome various illnesses.

Sarang semut plants do contain active compounds is important as an antioxidant tocopherols (vitamin E) and several important minerals for the body such as calcium, sodium, potassium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium. The active substances such as antioxidants, polyphenols, and glycosides helps the body to control and drive a variety of diseases. The existence of immuno stimulants also increase the body's immunity so that helps and protects the body cells to perform work properly.

This plant has proven to healing various ailments and weight. However, the mechanism of action associated with the active compound content of these plants as medicine is still necessary to conduct further research. Some diseases can be cured the cancer and tumors.

The ability of Sarang semut plants for the treatment of various types of cancer and tumors are allegedly related to the content of flavonoids. Then treat cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary heart disease, until now the mechanism is unclear, but the ability of Sarang semut plants for the treatment of various diseases / disorders of heart had something to do with the content of calcium and potassium. In addition, to relieve mild or severe stroke, hemorrhoid, kidney and prostate dysfunction, menstruation and vaginal discharge, blood circulation, migraines, rheumatism (arthritis), allergic disorders nose, nosebleeds, sneezing, ulcers, launch and increase breast milk, restore sexual desire, and restore and maintain stamina.


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