MANI CAI
aka Sauropus androgynus, katuk, star gooseberry, or sweet leaf
GROW
Propagate: cuttings , seedings
Light: sunny
Water: once a day
Soil: good drainage
Fertilizer: twice a month
USES
Prevent Osteoporosis : Calcium contained in it are pretty good, suitable for consumption by women who do not want osteoporosis. up to 2.8% calcium, potassium iron, can be processed as the benefits of vegetable such as spinach.
Influenza Treatment : Containing ephedrine that were very good for people with influenza. Iron content is high enough to overcome the symptoms of diseases such as anemia. It contains ephedrine, a substance that is extremely beneficial for patients with influenza
Beauty Treatment : If a pregnant mother consume it, it will naturally also good for skin during pregnancy. The skin becomes smoother and hair to be healthy and soft. As a result, consuming katuk leaves may be the best tricks for beauty and health in the pregnancy semesters.
Boost Breast Milk Production : The chemical content contained in katuk are sterols that have estrogenic properties, providing hormonal effects that trigger milk production so that the milk become abundance in volume. Effective for smoothing milk for mothers who are breastfeeding. Essential oil compound (saponin, flavooid, tannins, triterpenoids) a number of amino acids, vitamin a, b, and c, minerals (calcium, phosphorus, iron) as well as seven other active compounds.