Benefits of Al-Azhar herb

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Tuesday, August 10, 2021 4:00 PM

Azhar herb

Lemongrass or Lemongrass, whose scientific name is Cymbopogon citratus, is one of the plants of the genus Cymbopogon, which contains several varieties of lemon sap that grows in tropical regions in Africa and Asia, including C. citratus in western India And the C. flexuosus plant in eastern India, [1] and the alder herb is a tropical perennial, aromatic, and evergreen plant, reaching a height of one and a half meters. While the large leaves are cooked with food to give it a lemon flavor , while the herb oil is used in the manufacture of soft drinks , and a number of other food products, [2]This herb can be used to make tea, or added to soups, or chicken, meat, and fish dishes. [3]


Benefits of Al-Azhar herb

Its content of nutrients

Azhar herb contains vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6 , and folate, which the body needs to produce energy and red blood cells, and it also contains a group of minerals such as potassium that helps regulate blood pressure, and manganese, which is involved in regulating brain functions. And nerves, magnesium and calcium, which help regulate muscle, heart, and nerve functions, and maintain bone strength, in addition to iron, which contributes to the manufacture of red blood cells. [3]


The benefits of the herb al-Azhar according to the degree of effectiveness

There is insufficient evidence of their effectiveness

  • Reduce high blood pressure: A study published in the Drug and Chemical Toxicology Journal in 2012, was conducted on 72 people, that eating herb Alizkr reduced blood pressure systolic , and increased blood diastolic pressure Slightly, in addition to significantly lowering the heart rate, but it should be noted that people who suffer from heart problems, take caution when consuming the herb Altakhar, and eat it in moderation, in order to avoid a decrease in the speed of the heart rate and high diastolic blood pressure . [4] [5]
  • Reducing stomach upset: Azhar tea can be used to relieve stomach upset, cramps, and other digestive problems, as a study published in the Journal of Young Pharmacists in 2012 indicated that consuming the oil of the herb leaves may reduce stomach ulcers . [4] [6]
  • Relieving headaches: According to a study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2011, it was found that the herb containing Eugenol has anticoagulant properties, which may help relieve headaches . [7]
  • Reducing fungal stomatitis: According to recent studies, drinking azure herb tea may relieve the symptoms of fungal stomatitis in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or AIDS . [8]
  • Other benefits: Some people use Azhar herb to relieve some cases, but there is insufficient evidence for its effectiveness in that, and among these cases the following: [9]
    • Cough.
    • Vomiting
    • Convulsions.
    • Pain and bloating.
    • fever.
    • Common cold .


Studies on the benefits of Azhar herb

  • A laboratory study conducted on mice, published in Pharmacologyonline in 2006, indicated that taking a herb extract may reduce diarrhea . [10]
  • Indicated laboratory study was conducted on mice, published in the Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research Journal in 2001, that eating mice herb Alizkr six - week period showed generating activity of urine without any symptoms side, or damage to the body 's organs, and effect similar to the tea green, [ 11] It is worth noting that diuretics lead to frequent urination, loss of excess fluid and sodium in the body, and it is usually prescribed for patients with heart failure, liver failure, and fluid retention. [4]
  • A laboratory study conducted on mice, and published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2007, indicated that mice consuming fresh azakhar leaf extract for 42 days may help reduce blood sugar levels in mice with type 2 diabetes, in addition to changing lipid indicators in Blood, and raise the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL). [12] [13]
  • A laboratory study conducted on mice, published in the African Journal of Biotechnology in 2007, indicated that consuming the extract of the leaves of the Akher herb for a period of 7 days may contribute to reducing the level of cholesterol in the blood of mice with high blood cholesterol . [14]


Damage to the herb azhar

The degree of safety of Al-Azhar herb

Azhar herb is often considered safe for most people if it is consumed in moderate quantities with food, and it is probably safe when taken in medicinal doses, but toxic complications may occur if children swallow the insect repellant oil of the akher herb, and also the herb of akhar is often considered unsafe for a pregnant woman. Taking it leads to stimulation of the menstrual cycle and the occurrence of miscarriage, and there is insufficient scientific evidence about the safety of consuming it by a breastfeeding woman, so it is best to avoid taking it during this period. [8]


Precautions for using the herb azhar

As mentioned previously, the herb of the last herb is often safe for most people if it is consumed in moderate amounts, such as the amount used to make tea, but a person may experience some side effects as a result of consuming it, such as: dizziness, dry mouth, increased urination, and fatigue, and some people may suffer from allergic symptoms. The herb, such as a rash, itching, difficulty breathing, and an acceleration in the heartbeat, and it is worth noting that the herb tea should not be consumed if the person is taking diuretic drugs, or suffers from a decrease in the heart rate, or a decrease in the level of potassium in the blood. [4]


References

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  5. Naveed Ullah, Amir Nazir, Sadaf Anwar and others (2012), “Effect of Lemongrass and Green tea on blood pressure and heart rate” , Drug and Chemical Toxicology , Issue 9, Folder 22, Page 11-13. Edited.
  6. CN Fernandes, HF De Souza, G De Oliveria and others (2012), “Investigation of the Mechanisms Underlying the Gastroprotective Effect of Cymbopogon Citratus Essential Oil” , Journal of Young Pharmacists , Issue 1, Folder 4, Page 28-32. Edited.
  7. ^ I. Darren Grice, Kelly Rogers and Lyn Griffiths (2011), “Isolation of Bioactive Compounds That Relate to the Anti-Platelet Activity of Cymbopogon ambiguus” , Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , Folder 2011. Edited.
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  11. M. Mirza, A. Askari, Z. Yaqueen and others (2001), "Diuretic studies on lemon grass tea from Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf in rat" , Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research , Issue 2, Folder 44, Page 96-100. Edited.
  12. Debra Sullivan (12-4-2020), “Why Using Lemongrass Essential Oil Benefits You , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 8-5-2020. Edited.
  13. Adejuwon Adeneye, EstherAgbaje (2007), “Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of fresh leaf aqueous extract of Cymbopogon citratus Stapf. In rats” , Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Issue 3, Folder 112, Page 440-444. Edited.
  14. Agbafor K and Akubugwo E (2007), “Hypocholesterolaemic effect of ethanolic extract of fresh leaves of Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass)” , African Journal of Biotechnology , Issue 5, Folder 6, Page 596. Edited.