Getting To Know Compounds And The Danger Of Kitolod Flowers To The Eyes

The danger of a kitolod flower for the eyes (Unimma FM - X)

YOGYAKARTA - The myth of the benefits of kitolod flowers to treat various eye diseases has been widely circulated in the community. In fact, there is a danger of a kitolod flower for the eyes that poses a very dangerous risk to health.

It is believed to treat various eye disease, however, did you know that the use of kitolod for the eye can actually pose a serious danger?

Reporting from Steemit's website, the kitolod plant, which is also known as a five-star flower or flower, grows wildly in various places such as bushes, roadside, and trench edges.

The kitolod flower is believed to have properties in treating various eye problems, including cylinders, cataracts, close strokes, remote souvenirs, minus eyes, plus eyes, and other eye problems such as pain and irritation.

Then in the literature on the treatment of herbs, it is stated that kitolod flowers contain compounds such as polytherol, alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins, which are believed to help relieve various eye disorders.

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Reporting from the Indonesian Journal of Pharmacology and Therapy, kitolod (H. longiflora) contains several bioactive compounds that function as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antifungi.

All parts of this plant contain the same bioactive compound, but the bioactive compounds most commonly found are found in the leaves of the kitolod plant.

Bioactive compounds are secondary metabolites that have biologically active characteristics. Based on the results of phytochemical screening research, the bioactive compounds contained in the kitolod plant are flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins.

Flavonoids themselves have become an alternative choice to deal with antibiotic resistance in some cases. Other studies have also shown that flavonoids in kitolod leaves can be used against Candida albicans.

Meanwhile, phytochemical flavonoids are one of the most common compounds found in plants with a distinctive green color. Flavonoids are a group of natural compounds that have various pharmacological properties with their main activity as antibacterial.

Flavonoids belong to the largest group of phenol groups with C6-C3-C6 frames. The flavonoid compounds have a basic structure characterized by 2-fenil-benzo[catch]pirene or flavan cores which includes two benzene rings, namely A and B rings. The ring structure of benzene is then connected by the cyclic heteros bond of the pyroring ring. These structures can enhance flavonoid work activity as an antibacterial.

The flavonoid compound can be classified into several classes based on its biosynthetic processes, while the flavanon class has the highest activity characterized by bioactive activity such as antibacterial.

Behind the many benefits it believes, there is a risk of side effects if the kitolod flower is used for unhealthy or hygienic treatment.

Bacteria that may still stick to the kitolod flower can enter the eyes, and cause problems such as irritation, prolonged pain, dry eyes, infections, or red eyes.

However, overcoming red eyes can be done easily, namely using instant eye drops. Therefore, it is very important to ensure that the kitolod flower is cleaned properly before use.

Then if possible, you can clean the kitolod flower with warm water which is a safer choice.

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