The Benefits of Banyan Leaves for Treating Chronic Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Banyan leaves have long been used as a natural remedy for chronic inflammatory skin diseases. With their rich composition of tannin, flavonoids, and phytosterols, banyan leaves possess powerful anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. In addition, they can disinfect the skin, reduce itching and rashes, and promote the recovery of damaged skin caused by chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
Using banyan leaves to treat chronic inflammatory skin diseases is a safe and cost-effective option that can be done at home. Here are some remedies using banyan leaves:
Banyan Leaf Compress Remedy
Ingredients: 4-5 young banyan leaves, warm diluted water
- Clean the young banyan leaves and let them dry.
- Pound the banyan leaves with a mortar and pestle or grind them into a paste with a blender.
- Apply the pounded banyan leaves directly to the inflamed skin for 15 minutes to allow the compounds to penetrate the skin.
- Rinse with warm diluted salt water.
Banyan Leaf Water Ointment Remedy
Ingredients: 4-5 young banyan leaves
- Clean the banyan leaves and soak them in diluted salt water for 10-15 minutes.
- Grind the soaked banyan leaves into a paste with a mortar and pestle or a blender along with a little salt.
- Strain the banyan leaf mixture to extract the concentrated liquid.
- Use a cloth or cotton pad to soak a little of the concentrated liquid and apply it to the inflamed skin for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
Banyan Leaf Bath Remedy
Ingredients: 4-5 young banyan leaves, salt
- Clean the young banyan leaves.
- Put the banyan leaves in a pot of boiling water with a little salt and simmer for 10 minutes.
- After boiling, turn off the heat and add some cool water for bathing.
- Use the banyan leaf residue to gently rub the inflamed area to enhance the treatment effect.
These are simple yet effective methods of using banyan leaves to treat chronic inflammatory skin diseases at home. Please note that this article is for reference only and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Sources:
Dr. Tran Hung, Iwt Hanoi website – Tâm Minh Ðu?ng Traditional Medicine Treatment Room
Thai Nguyen Department of Health