Pagoda Flower For Decoration and To Prevent Bleeding

This red-to-yellow flower is called Pagoda Flower. If you see it from the shape, you will find out the reason why. It is the flower’ shapes which is similar like pagoda of Thailand that makes it named with Pagoda Flower. It is wide in the bottom part and getting narrower at head.

Pagoda flower can be categorized as tropics flower. In the country I live, Indonesia, Pagoda Flower sometimes used in gardens. Sunshine and warmth will make the flower colored more mature.

Pagoda Flower can also be used as alternative medication. This herbs flower has anti-inflammation serum and overcome puss in wound. The flower tastes sweet, sedative and has an haemostatic effect (prevent bleeding). While the leaves tasted sweet, acid and a little bit sticky. Pagoda flower can also be used to relief bruise, diuretic and to regulate blood circulation.

Antibacterial Enzyme in Honey

The antibacterial system in honey is caused by the substance (enzyme lysozyme) and the characteristic it has, they are :

1. Honey has the osmotic effect

The high glucose level (+/- 80%) and low water level (+/- 17%)  in honey has caused honey to have an osmotic effect. This effect can make microorganism in body hard to grow and develop.

2. Honey has the Hydrogen Peroxide effect

The glucose and water in honey, and added by free oxygen in it will result to a glucose acid and hydrogen peroxide. These two products will be a great combination to eliminate microorganism that is getting into our body.

3. High Acid Level

Honey has a high acid level. The pH of honey is around 3,2 – 4,5. This high acidity level in honey is able to kill the microorganism which can not stand against acid like Tuberculosis. Honey will turn base in mouth cavity, so it will be good to be used in mouth inflammation.