leaf katuk for health

besides being used as leaf vegetable leaf Good for health.

Katuk leaves can prevent osteoporosis, the calcium contained in it is quite good, suitable for consumption by women who do not want to get osteoporosis. calcium up to 2.8%, potassium iron, can be if the benefits such as spinach or spinach benefits.
Effective for breastfeeding for breastfeeding mothers. Essential oil compounds (saponins, flavooids, tannins, triterpenoids) a number of amino acids, vitamins a, b, and c, minerals (calcium, phosphorus, iron) and seven other active compounds.
Contains excellent ephedrine for influenza patients. High iron content of course can overcome the symptoms of anemia disease.
There are seven active compounds that stimulate the production of steroid hormones and eicsonoid compounds
As a source of vitamin A benefits needed to prevent eye diseases, cell growth, immune system, and reproduction

Nourishing the eyes, high beta-carotene content and believed vitamin A help prevent eye disorders.
Good for men's health. In katuk there are active substances that are able to stimulate the synthesis of steroid hormones such as progestron, and testosterone so as to evoke sexual vitaslitas, and spur the quality and quantity of sperm.
Very low calcium can cause high blood pressure rise. To overcome this, try to consume katuk leaves are quite good calcium levels.

The leaves of the katuk can contain almost 7% protein and crude fiber up to 19%. This leaf is also rich in vitamin K. In addition to pro-vitamin A (beta karoneta), b, and c.
The content of calories, lean protein and carbohydrate leaves almost equivalent to the benefits of papaya leaves and the benefits of cassava leaves. While the content of iron and protein is higher than in both types of leaves.
Leaf katuk also rich in vitamins a, b1 and c. Phytochemical compounds such as tannins, saponins, and alkaloid papaverine have the potential as a natural medicine ingredient