Pandan, know about its benefits on health!

Pandan is an aromatic plant that has its value because of its sweet floral fragments and versatility. This plant has spiky leaves that grow in a fan shared bunches manner. Some varieties of Pandan also grow fruits that somewhat look alike orange pinecones. Although western parts of the world are not so well known about this beneficial plant species, but pandan is used widely in South and South Asian cuisines. This plant is also known as Screw pine in tropical areas of the world. Many Sri Lankan, Thai and South Asian cuisines use it as an prominent ingredients.

So now let’s talk about the potential health benefits of pandan on human body.

• Highly beneficial in arthritis pain

Arthritis in other joint pains affect millions of people all around the world. They are generally characterized by joint pain and stiffness.

Indian developed, Ayurveda form of Medicine reveals that coconut and mixture of pandan leaves serve as a excellent medication. Because of its anti-inflammatory effects, this medication helps in relieving down arthritis aches.

• Keeps a control on blood sugar level

Pandan may act as an excellent controller on blood sugar levels in persons with type 2 diabetes. During a study it was found that when 30 healthy adults were given tea made up of pandan leaves. Followed by an oral blood sugar test have more controlled sugar levels. But till now this topic do not have much amount of concrete evidences. There is a need of more researches and studies.

• Beneficial for oral health

Chewing pandan leaves is an excellent form of mouth freshener. This helps in freshening up your breath because of its pleasant fragrance and aroma. Addition to this, some western medications also use its as an medicine for bleeding gums.

• Some of the potential downsides

Just because pandan is not so much studied and researched. The side effects and interactions of its medications are still unknown. But experts advise that mild laxative effect of its leaves may cause abdominal discomfort and even diarrhoea.

The thing to keep in mind is the fruit of this plant is high sugar content. Hence cuisines made from it must be avoided to add with more sugar and processed food.

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