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| Malunggay |
Scientific research has proven that these humble leaves are in fact a powerhouse of nutritional value. It can rebuild weak bones, enrich anemic blood and nourish breastfed babies. Gram for gram it contains:
7 times the Vitamin C in Oranges
4 times the Vitamin A in Carrots
4 times the Calcium in Milk
2 times the Protein in Milk
3 times the Iron in Spinach
3 times the Potassium in Banana
DETOXIFICATION – Studies have shown Moringa’s ability to remove hazardous material from water.
ANTIBIOTIC – Moringa is used as a tropical treatment for minor infections. Its antibiotic property is identified as pterygospermin, a bacterial and fungicidal compound.
DIABETES – an extract has been shown to be effective in lowering blood sugar levels. It is believed to have a stabilizing effect on blood pressure and is used to treat anxiety.
ANTHELMINTIC/PURGTIVE – able to kill intestinal worms.
LACTAGOGUE – believed to increase woman’s milk production. Can do much to preserve the mother’s health and pass on strength to the fetus or nursing child.
It can rebuild weak bones and nourish breastfed babies (pangpa-dagdag ng gatas sa nagpapadedeng ina).
DIURETIC – is recommended in case of gonorrhea.
The powder made from fresh Moringa leaves seems to provide long-lasting energy boost when used regularly. People frequently report having much more endurance in their work, at home and at play.
Nutritional value helps boost the immune system of the people living with AIDS or infected with the HIV virus, which causes AIDS. It’s an all-natural source of nutrition that could also help people with HIV and AIDS live longer and healthier lives. It is prescribed for malnutrition and sometimes prescribed for anemia.
Leaves are used as remedy for diarrhea, dysentery and colitis.
2. Corchorus Olitorius (Saluyot)
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| Saluyot |
Ever-present in clearings, farms and waste places in the Philippines.-Contains Vit A, B, C, iron, calcium, phosporus, protein and fiber.
Rich in Vitamins, Carotinoids, Calcium, Potassium and Dietary Fibers. Known in Japan as Anti-stress, comes in capsule form.
DEMULCENT – (maiwasan ang pagdumi ng matigas)
LACTAGOGUE (nagpapadami ng gatas ng ina)
PURGATIVE (pumrga ng bulate)
TONIC (pampasigla)
It may also remedy for DYSENTRY/ENTERITIS (pagtatae o LBM), DYSPEPSIA (kabag), FEVER (lagnat) and PECTORAL PAINS (pananakit ng balakang at likod).
It may reduce risk of CANCER and TUMOR, ASCITIES (lumalaking ugat sa puwit).
CARMINATIVE (relieves flatulence or utot ng utot)
UTI / CYSTITIS (namamagang pantog).
DYSURIA (nahihirapang umihi)
3. Capsium Frutescens (Dahon sili)
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| Dahon ng Sili |
The leaves are used as vegetable; an excellent source of calcium and iron, a good source of phosphorus and vitamins A and B.It is an important gastrointestinal deoxidant and also serves as a stimulant, digestive, rubefacient, stomachic, sialagogue, alternative, antispasmodic, febrifugue and depurative.
An excellent source of CALCIUM and IRON, good source of PHOSPORUS and VITAMINS A and B.
ANTI-FATIGUE (laban sa sobrang pagod).
BOOST IMMUNITY (pampalakas ng resistensiya).
Improves METABOLISM.
APHRODISIAC (pampagana sa sex).
Benefits DIGESTION (panunaw).
BLOOD DETOXIFICATION (panglinis ng dugo).
CIRCULATORY STIMULANT (magiging maayos ang daloy ng dugo).
Lowers BLOOD PRESSURE.
Lowers BLOOD SUGAR.
Lowers CHOLESTEROL.
Relieves the pain of PEPTIC ULCER (pnanakit ng sikmura), ARTHRITIS (pananakit ng muscle), VARICOSE VEINS (sakit sa pmamaga ng ugat), and MENSTRUAL CRAMPS (pananakit ng puson.
ANTI-RHEUMATIC (laban sa rayuma).
Relieves Resperatory condtions (nagpapaginhawa ng paghinga) such as ASTHMA, COUGH AND COLDS (hika, ubo at sipon)
4. Amaranthus (Kulitis or Uray)
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| Uray / Kulitis |
It is a very good expectorant and an effective astringent especially in stopping liquid vowels.
Locally, it has been reported that a decoction of the root relieve ones breathing from acute bronchitis.
Amaranthus Spinosus
Rich in CALCIUM, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLATE, VITAMIN A, B6 and C. Good source DEITARY FIBER, and DIETARY MINERALS such as IRON, MAGNESIUM, PHOSPORUS and COPPER.It is good EXPECTORANT and an effective ASTRINGENT specially in stopping liquid bowels.
DIURETIC (pampa-ihi)
LAXATIVE (nakakatulong pampadumi)
HEMOSTATIC (nakakapagpahinto ng pagdurugo).
Locally, it has been reported that a decoction of the root relieve one’s breathing from ACUTE BRONCHITIS.
5. Impomea Batatas (Talbos ng Kamote)
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| Talbos ng Kamote |
Its roots are high in calories and vitamin A and the leafy tops are eaten a vegetables. The tops, especially purplish ones applied to boils and acne.
The only plant with IODINE.
High in Calories and VITAMIN A.
Lowers BLOOD SUGAR and CHOLESTEROL in patients with type 2 DIABETES.
It may also a remedy for CONSTIPATION, STOMACH DISTRESS (kumukulong tiyan, impasto o di natunawan ng pagkain).
Aphrodisiac (Something that arouses or intensifies sexual desire)
Fungicide (A substance used to destroy or inhibit the growth of fungi)
Demulcent (Soothes irritated or inflamed skin or internal parts of the nose, mouth, or throat)
Convalescence (Gradual return to good health after an illness or medical treatment, or the period spent recovering)
Aactericide (Destroys Bacteria)
Promotes and regulates bowel movements