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1.) Moringa Oleifera (Malunggay) is planted
throughout the Philippines in settled areas at low and medium altitudes.
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. Ounce per ounce, it has the calcium of four glasses of milk, the vitamin C of seven oranges and the potassium of three
bananas.
-Rebuild Weak bones
-Enrich anemic blood
-Nourishes Breastfed babies
-It has Calcium of four
glasses of milk
-It has Vitamin C of seven oranges
-It has the Potassium of three bananas
- Liver disorder remedy
- Colds remedy
- Anti-anemia
- Enhances red-blood cells
2.) Corchorus Olitorius (Saluyot) is ever-present
in clearings, farms and waste places in the Philippines.-Contains Vit A, B, C, iron, calcium, phosporus, protein and fiber.
-Lactagogue (Increases the flow of breast milk in a woman)
-Demulcent (Soothes irritated or inflamed skin or internal
parts of the nose, mouth, or throat.)
-Diuretic (Causing increased flow of urine)
-Purgative (Stimulates evacuation
of the bowels)
-Tonic (To feel stronger, more energetic, and generally healthier)
-Aches and pains, Chest or Pectoral
Pains, Tumors, Fever
-Enteritis (Enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine caused by a bacterial or viral infection)
-Dysentery (Disease of the lower intestine: the disease of the lower intestine caused by infection with bacteria, protozoa,
or parasites and marked by severe diarrhea, inflammation, and the passage of blood and mucus)
-Hemorrhoids (Painful varicose
veins in the canal of the anus)
-Ascites(An accumulation of fluid (serous fluid) in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal
swelling)
-Cystitis, Dysuria and Gonorhea (Urinary Tract Infection) an inflammation and disease of the bladder
3.) Capsicum Frutescens (Dahon ng Sili)
is found throughout the Philippines planted here and there about dwellings but also thoroughtly established in open waste
places in settles areas.Its fruit is a popular condiment.
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.
-stomachic (For the stomach, especially in stimulating digestion)
-antispasmodic (Can control an involuntary
sudden muscle contraction)
-depurative (Removes Toxins in the body)
Remedy for:
-Asthma, Arthritis,
Cardiovascular Disease,Circulation, Headaches, High Blood pressure, Inflammation, Intestinal Inflammation, Menstrual Cramps,
Ulcer, and Varicose Veins
4.) Amaranthus ( Kulitis or Uray) is found
throughout the Philippines at low lands and low altitudes. 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.
Remedy for:
-Diarrhea
-Acute bronchities
-Dysentery
-Rectal Bleeding
-Treating
Heavy Menstrual Periods
-Expectorant (producing and getting rid of phlegm)
-Contains vitamin A
-Protects your
eyes and skin
5.) Ipomoea Batatas (Talbos ng Kamote) is
a warm season crop extensively cultivated in the Philippines. It can be easily be planted any time of the year and propagated
from stem cuttlings. 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.
-Contains Calories and Vit A
-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
Remedy for:
-Tumors of mouth and throat, Diabetes,Asthma
-Catarhh (Runny
Nose; increase in the production of mucus, as happens in the common cold)
-Fever, Nausea, Stomach Distress
-Whitlows
(Pus-filled infection on the skin at the side of a fingernail or toenail)
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