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Bajakah wood (Spatholobus littoralis Hassk) is a plant from the interior of Central Kalimantan Province that has long been used by the Dayaks to treat various diseases. Apart from that, this plant has never been cultivated because not many people know about its benefits.

Because of a study, the benefits of steel for cancer gained popularity overnight. After that, the benefits of Bajakah wood for other diseases began to be explored by the community for traditional medicine.

Know the Facts of Bajakah Wood for Cancer

Claims about the benefits of Bajakah wood for cancer treatment emerged when 3 high school students from Indonesia won gold medals at the World Invention Creativity Olympic event in Seoul, South Korea, in July 2019.

In their research, the three students found that steel can treat cancer in white mice. This is thought to be possible because the wood contains natural compounds called flavonoids and saponins which have anticancer properties.

Other Benefits of Bajakah Wood for Health

Apart from being a cancer drug, currently steel wood has been researched for several other benefits, including:

Counteract free radicals

The phenolic compounds contained in Bajakah wood are known to have very strong antioxidant activity. Besides being able to counteract the effects of free radicals, antioxidants also play an important role in healing degenerative diseases, such as diabetes, liver damage, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

Prevent bacterial infection

A study states that Bajakah wood extract can also be used to prevent bacterial infections, especially the Escherichia coli bacteria. The benefits of this Bajakah wood are thought to also come from the content of its natural compounds, such as flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and polyphenols.

Speed ​​up wound healing

Steel wood is thought to accelerate wound healing and stop bleeding in wounds. This is because the saponin and tannin compounds contained in steel wood are known to stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in wounds. This will certainly support the wound healing process.