Benefits of Bidara Leaves for Health

Bidara tree is also called widara. Its scientific name is Zizipus mauritiana. Many people began to recognize the benefits of bidara leaves.


In general, these plants easily grow well in areas with an environment that tends to be dry. Nevertheless, this plant is also easily found and planted.

Bidara trees are perennials. The tree written in the Qur'an can live in an environment with warm and dry temperatures. This tree is native to the Middle East which has a warm climate.

Bidara trees have been widely planted in Indonesia because the community has become aware of the efficacy of various bidara leaves and their fruits. Besides health reasons.

Characteristics of Bidara Tree Plants

Bidara leaf

The leaves and the trunk shape of the bidara tree are very unique. The size of the tree is relatively small and includes shrubs. Branches of trees tend to be short with green leaves. With a good environment and growing conditions, this plant can reach up to 15 meters high.


  • Inflorescence grows in the armpit of leaves with a length of 1-2 cm. For small size flowers, with a yellowish color and a little fragrant. There are 5 flower petals with concave shape.
  • The fruits of this plant are round and tend to be oval. Bidara trees that are cultivated on plantations generally have a fruit size of 6 cm x 4 cm. Although there are also small-sized fruit bidara.
  • The characteristics of the bidara tree are smooth, shiny, with thin skin. The color of this fruit is yellowish to reddish. There is also a darker color, especially when the fruit reaches perfect maturity.
  • The flesh of the fruit is white and many make it a food and drink. Fruit can be used as a juice with a pretty acidic taste. Nevertheless there is also a sensation of sweetness from this fruit when the fruit of the bidara tree is ripe.


Nutritional Value of Bidara Fruit

Mature bidara has a sour taste but tends to be sweet. Therefore this fruit is suitable for use as a beverage material from fresh fruit. In addition to its taste, bidara trees are widely cultivated because of their high nutritional value. The nutritional value in this fruit (per 100 g) is as follows:


  • Energy 24.76 kJ (5.92 kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 17 g
  • Sugar 5.4-10.5 g
  • 0.60 g dietary fiber
  • 0.07 g fat
  • 0.8 g protein
  • Water 81.6-83.0 g
  • Thiamine (Vit B1) 0.02-0.024 mg
  • Riboflavin (Vit B2) 0.02-0.038 mg
  • Niacin (Vit B3) 0.7-0.873 mg
  • Calcium 25.6 mg
  • Iron 0.76-1.8 mg
  • Phosphorus 26.8 mg


the most bidan fruit comes from plantation cultivation. In some areas so that the selling value of bidara fruit is higher, some of these fruits are processed by drying, preserving, or packaged in special packing.

Benefits of Bidara Leaves for Humans

As a plant that can be cultivated, this plant holds many benefits, especially the efficacy of leaves that are well known. The following are some examples of the benefits of the bidara tree:

1. Bidara Leaves as a cold medicine

The antibacterial content of bidara leaves is able to effectively prevent the growth of bacteria and viruses. Influenza is a disease caused by bacteria and viruses, so that the leaves of bidara can be used as cold medicines, such as colds and coughs. In addition to the common cold, the antibacterial effect of bidara leaves can also cure bird flu and swine flu caused by viruses.


2. Benefits of Bidara Leaves Treat Diabetes Mellitus

Bidara leaf contains a very low glycemic index. Glycemic is a sugar level in a type of food or plant. This content is able to inhibit the increase in blood sugar levels. That is what makes bidara effective in curing type 1, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes mellitus.


3. Helps Maintain Bone and Tooth Health

Benefits of bidara leaves which are quite well known are maintaining healthy bones and teeth. The constituent elements of bones and teeth are calcium minerals. Bidara leaf can be used to maintain healthy bones and teeth so it is not easily brittle.


4. Overcoming Female Problems

Female problem becomes a dilemma because it can cause discomfort. The antiseptic content of young and fresh bidara leaves can overcome the problem of vaginal discharge and menstruation. The way it works is by stabilizing the hormones so that menstruation returns to normal and suppresses the bacteria that cause vaginal discharge.


5. Contains useful folate

Folate contained in bidara leaves is very good for pregnant women. The benefit is to strengthen fetal content and health. In addition, it can also help the development and formation of fetal tissue.


6. Helps wound healing quickly

Skin that is injured due to burning can be helped with the treatment of leaves bidara. These leaves can relieve pain, prevent infection and stop bleeding quickly. The reason, in the leaves contain anti-inflammatory substances.


7. Increase endurance

Bidara leaf can be consumed by making juice or drinking the juice. If this habit is carried out routinely, it can increase the immune system against harmful bacteria. Inside the leaves contain active antioxidants.

This compound is able to eliminate free radicals and external bacterial contamination. In addition, it can reduce oxidative degradation. Thus, the body becomes healthier and stronger.


8. As an Anti-Acne Medication

This plant contains antibacterial substances that can cure acne. How to use it is used as a face mask. Take some Arabian leaf leaves (sidr). Then, mash the leaves until soft. After that, pour the water until it looks slimy. Then, apply evenly on the face. Leave the mask on for 20-30 minutes. To clean it, you can use water or soap.


9. Overcoming the Problem of Dry Skin

Bidara leaves not only cure acne, but also treat dry skin. This plant is able to fill cells quickly. Thus, the skin is protected from wrinkles, dull and dry.

How to use it, mash the leaves until soft. Then, apply to the entire face evenly. Then allow about 15-30 minutes.


10. Treating Leucorrhoea

The next property of bidara leaf is overcoming vaginal discharge. This problem is indeed normal for women of childbearing age. However, if left unchecked will cause other problems, such as unpleasant odors.

How to get the efficacy of these leaves is by using it for bathing. Repeat this treatment twice a day until healed.


Not only the benefits of bidara leaves are obtained, the fruit is a bonus that is obtained when planting bidara trees.

Also identify the type of bidara that will be planted. This is because there are many types of bidara. So, don't be mistaken in choosing the seeds that are the most desirable to be cultivated.

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