Repel body odor is usually done using a wide range of beauty products. This method is effective to eliminate body odor. However, it only makes scented body from outside. To get a fragrant body, it is advisable to mempumyai fragrant scent as well. To get it, you can use be some herbs.
What are these plants?
1. Etlingera elatiorLatin name of this plant is Nicolaia speciosa and in the family Zingiberaceae. Kecombrang flower often used as ornamental flowers, but also delicious eaten in the form of pecal, vegetables, or sauce. "Etlingera elatior can be used in addition to vegetables while cooking," said Prof Unus.
Diligently eating Etlingera elatior proved beneficial to maintain freshness scent. This is because the active substances contained therein, which sapomin, flavoinoida, and polyphenols. Still said Prof Unus, Etlingera elatior also rich in vitamins and minerals.
2. Betel leaf
Leaves of plants named Latin piper betle is known to contain antiseptic and other beneficial active substances eliminates body odor problem.
How to use:
- Boil five betel leaves with two cups of water, wait until the remaining into a glass. Drink while warm once a day until odor is gone.
- Take a taste of betel leaves and then mashed. Mix with a little whiting. Spread the mixture on the armpits.
Marsh fleabane common as living fences. The plant's Latin name Pluchea indica ovate leaves, short stems, and green. The flowers are off-white. Leaves and flowers containing an alkaline substance that acts as an antiseptic.
How to use:
- Fresh marsh fleabane eaten as a salad with rice and side dishes.
- Take a handful of leaves beluntas then boiled in two cups of water. Wait until the remaining into a glass. Drink warm every morning and evening.
Basil salad is commonly found in the menu are eaten daily. Leaves of plants named Latin Ocimun balisicum is indeed scented and contains an active substance that serves as an antiseptic. These substances help eradicate the bacteria that cause body odor. Another benefit basil salad is increased appetite.
5. Curcuma
Latin name Curcuma Curcuma is xanthorrhiza. Ginger is one plant that is widely known in Indonesia as a living pharmacy. This plant contains saponins, flavoinoida, and essential oils so nutritious remove acne, refresh the body, and eliminating body odor.
How to use:
Provide a finger of ginger. Washed and cut finely. Boil with a glass of water with sour taste. Wait until it becomes half cup. Wait until cool and then drink the potion.
6. Ginger
Ginger known as a traditional medicine that is often used to warm up against wind and nausea due to pregnancy and other reasons. Research has shown that ginger contains antiviral, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties as well. Both of these latter causes of ginger can be used to cope with body odor.
How to use:
Take a finger of ginger. Peel and wash and cut finely. Boil two cups of water until the remaining one cup. Add brown sugar to taste. Drink while warm.
7. Lemon
This fruit has been studied at Ohio State Biotechnology Center, Ohio, USA. One result, lime is known to be rich in vitamin C and some minerals compared to other types. Traditionally, lime has been appointed as a cough medicine for centuries. in addition to eliminating the fishy smell when washing dishes and cleaning goods originating from brass, orange juice can also be used to eliminate body odor.
How to use:
Squeeze two limes. Take a few whiting and mix with the lemon juice. Apply on armpits for eliminating body odor.
