Benefits of grass jelly for health

Cincau is a drink made from grass jelly leaf extract. This leaf extract is initially in liquid form, then it can thicken and harden slightly so that the texture resembles jelly. Cincau is usually added to various types of drinks, such as mixed ice, cincau ice, or milk tea.

There are various benefits of grass jelly for health that can be obtained, namely:

1. Increase endurance

Grass jelly is believed to be able to maintain the function and work of the immune system, so that the body is always protected from infection and disease. This is because grass jelly contains bioactive compounds, such as chlorophyll, alkaloids, terandins, saponins, and flavonoids.

According to a study, various bioactive compounds in grass jelly act as immunomodulators, namely to maintain the balance of components in the immune system, such as levels and functions of white blood cells or leukocytes.

2. Cure diarrhea

Bioactive compounds in grass jelly also accelerate the healing of diarrhea. At a certain dose, grass jelly leaf extract also has the ability to cure diarrhea which is equivalent to loperamide or diarrhea medicine.

Research on grass jelly as a diarrhea medicine has only been done on animals, so further research is needed to prove its effectiveness in humans.

3. Prevent diabetes

A clinical trial states that consuming grass jelly can maintain blood sugar levels. This property is thought to be due to the antioxidant properties of grass jelly. Antioxidants can prevent oxidative stress which is known as one of the triggers of diabetes mellitus.

The fiber contained in grass jelly also plays a role in maintaining the balance of blood sugar levels. Fiber cannot be broken down and absorbed by the body, so its consumption does not trigger a spike in blood sugar.

SHARE

• 
• 
• 
• 
•