Grass jelly leaves have alkaloid compounds along with the benefit of vitamin B and C which can help your digestive system problems such as stomach pain and diarrhoea.

Being rich in fibre, it makes it easier to maintain your weight while at the same time nourishing your body since it’s rich in other nutrients. It’s also low in calories and although it contains sugar it’s a simple sugar which is useful as a source of energy that doesn’t of itself cause weight gain.

Grass jelly being rich in fiber content makes it a good remedy against constipation.

Grass jelly leaves are rich in bisbenzylisoquinoline (alkaloid) and chlorophyll which are useful for stabilizing your blood sugar levels.

Scientific studies show that a decoction of grass jelly roots is a useful drug for malaria prevention as being rich in specific alkaloid compounds.

Grass jelly is thought to have cooling properties (yin) so it’s mainly consumed in hot weather.