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277 calories
7g total fat
501mg sodium
908mg potassium
38g total carbohydrates
8g dietary fiber
19g sugars
25g protein
15% vitamin A*
113% vitamin C*
57% calcium*
40% iron*
The leaves also contain mucus, tannins, flavonoids, essential oil, and other substances.
* percent daily values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. The values may be different depending
on your calorie needs. (Recommended : Benefits of Drinking Milk with Turmeric for Skin)
Those are the nutritional values of cotton leaves. Now, here are some interesting health benefits
of cotton herbs:
Still associated with respiration, a tea made from the cotton leaves may be used as a medicine for
a cough and similar illness. Be aware that you should allow the leaves to be soaked for a few
hours in slightly warm water before use. To keep the medical attributes from fading away, do not
boil the leaves.
If you are don’t want to make the tea yourself, don’t worry. Cotton leaves are used in many
commercial tea products, so you can just buy it. Many over-the-counter medication also used
cotton leaves in their products in case you prefer it that way. (Also read : Health Benefits of
Marshmallow Root)
2. It also used to treat wounds or inflamed mucus membrane in the respiratory organs
Again about the health benefits of cotton herbs, because of the mucus substances contained in,
cotton leaves can heal wounds or treat inflammation of mucosa in the upper respiratory organs
such as mouth and throat, and also in the stomach and intestines.
After all is said about the health benefits of cotton herbs, so now we realize that cotton is not
mainly used to produce textile products. Apparently, there are other purposes. One of them being
medical purpose. Cotton leaves specialized in curing almost all respiratory diseases.
These include asthma, cough, bronchitis, emphysema, and other diseases that occur in the same
place. When using cotton leaves for medical purpose, it is best to make a tea from it. As it is the
most effective way to use it for medical purposes, as well as the most relaxing way.
Cotton leaves also has positive effect on nursing mothers, as consuming it will resulting in
increase of breast milk production. These leaves also can be used as treatment for skin problems,
healthy source of food, and alternative herbal medicine for various diseases. Overall, cotton
leaves is very beneficial for our health. (Also read : Health Benefits of Throat Coat Tea )
Cautions of Using Cotton Herbs
Currently, how much portion of cotton leaves you can take safely is still unknown. It is probably
depends on various factors, such as user’s health, condition, and age. So, before proceeding to
use it, better consult medicinal plants experts. Recommended dose of cotton leaves (according to
some experts) is 5 grams a day. It is also suggested to consume it as an infusion.
As for the possibility of side effects, there is still no instance of user getting poisoned. Users
should not worry about contraindication either. However, large doses of cotton leaves may have
laxative effects and cause diarrhea. Also, there are reports of interaction with other medication
from people using it as an addition to prescribed medicines. Therefore, consult your doctor
before adding this herb to your medication list.
There are no reports about the effects of cotton leaves consumption during pregnancy. So, it
suggested that pregnant women should avoid consuming this herb as a safety measure.
That being said, never consume any herb (including cotton leaves) carelessly as it will lead to
any unwanted things to happen.