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The Benefits of Mahogany Seeds for Health

Mahogany tree is a plant that has many benefits from 'head to toe'.  Mahogany tree is also known as a shade tree. Mahogany trees can reduce air pollution by about 47% - 69%. The leaves are in charge of absorbing pollutants around it. Instead, the leaves will release oxygen (O2) which makes the air around them fresh. When it rains, the soil and the roots of the trees will tie up the falling water, so that it becomes a water reserve. Mahogany can be found in teak forests, near beaches, or on roadsides. This plant, which comes from the West Indies, can thrive when it grows in brackish sand near the beach.

Widely, people know mahogany tree from the quality of the wood. Mahogany wood is usually used as a furniture material. Not only that, the seeds also have many benefits and have been widely used in herbal medicine.There are 3 main ingredients in mahogany seeds that have an important role for health namely,  flavonoids, saponins, and alkaloids. They act as antioxidants that are beneficial to health. 

So here are the health benefits of mahogany seeds :

1. Blood Circulation

The flavonoids in mahogany seeds are useful in improving blood circulation, cleaning blood vessels from cholesterol blockages and overcoming high blood pressure or hypertension. In addition, mahogany seeds can also help reduce the risk of diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes.

2. Control Blood Sugar Levels

A study shows that the saponins in mahogany seeds have a hypoglycemic effect or can lower blood sugar levels, even better than certain types of antidiabetic drugs.

3. The Body's Antioxidants

Flavonoids are also powerful antioxidant agents. Flavonoids help regulate cellular activity and fight free radicals that cause oxidative stress in the body.

4. Overcome Sleep Disorders

Mahogany seeds contain saponin compounds which are believed to be able to overcome sleep disorders

5. Maintain Heart Health

One study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine found that people who consumed higher levels of flavonoids had a lower risk of developing cardiovascular problems. The saponins in mahogany seeds also improve heart health due to their ability to lower cholesterol and body fat levels.

6. Prevent Inflammation

Inflammation is one of the body's immune responses. Allergens, germs, toxins, and other irritants can trigger inflammation that causes uncomfortable symptoms. Flavonoids can help the body get rid of inflammatory reactions so that these symptoms reduce.

7. Overcoming Allergies

The saponins in mahogany seeds exhibit antimicrobial properties, protecting the body from fungi, bacteria and viruses. At the same time, they enhance immune function by stimulating the production of T-cells. Saponins in mahogany seeds act as antihistamines that can fight allergies.

Behind the benefits of mahogany seeds, of course there are side effects that we should know about it. Although mahogany seeds have long been used in traditional medicine, there is not much research that can prove the safety of using mahogany seeds as herbal medicine. 

Several cases of liver disorders have been found in people who consume excessive mahogany seeds. In addition, the consumption of large amounts of saponins can cause gallstones. Saponins are steroids, which if used excessively can cause infertility, prostate problems, and muscle pain.

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