« Babatidjin » : treating loss of appetite
- Posted on 20/02/2024 12:40
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- By abelozih@sante-education.tg
Extract from the article: The red jatropha « Babatidjin » in Ewe, contains bioactive compounds that give it medicinal properties. These include alkaloids, flavonoids and polyphenols, which act synergistically to provide health benefits, including appetite stimulation.
The
red jatropha « Babatidjin » in Ewe, contains bioactive compounds that
give it medicinal properties. These include alkaloids, flavonoids and
polyphenols, which act synergistically to provide health benefits, including
appetite stimulation.
Loss of appetite can be caused
by a variety of factors, such as stress, gastrointestinal problems, metabolic
disorders or even certain medications. Red jatropha is renowned for its
stimulating properties on the digestive system. It promotes the production of
digestive enzymes. This can improve food digestion and, consequently, stimulate
the appetite. Certain compounds in red jatropha act on neurotransmitters in the
brain, helping to balance the chemicals responsible for regulating appetite.
A study entitled « Ethnobotanical
practices of the Afar populations of the middle Awash valley (Ethiopia) »,
conducted by researcher E. Le Floc'h and published in the Journal of
Pharmacology in 1985, examined the effects of Jatropha multifida on appetite in
an Ethiopian community. The results showed an increase in appetite in people
using Red Jatropha extracts compared with the control group. The researchers
concluded that the compounds present in the plant play a positive role in
stimulating appetite.
Another study, « Study
of the ethnobotany of West African euphorbiaceae », conducted by the
scientist Icole Stäuble in 2003, assessed the effects of Jatropha multifida on
the biological mechanisms underlying the regulation of appetite. The findings
highlighted a significant interaction between the active compounds in Red Jatropha
and certain receptors linked to appetite regulation, suggesting a potential
mechanism of action for its beneficial effects.
Recipe: Take 15 « Babatidjin »
leaves and a handful of lemongrass leaves.
Place in 1 litre of water. Boil for about 15 minutes. Leave to cool and
filter. Drink 3 glasses a day (morning,
noon and evening). Repeat for one (1) month.
Raymond DZAKPATA
