tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70334813887694072172023-11-16T07:15:25.513-08:00Trees and Herbs (with medicinal value)To treat disease and by using (Herbs)/herbal medicine.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-53311545715998982382010-04-14T20:17:00.000-07:002010-04-14T20:32:01.530-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Why trees important in nature?<br /><br /></span><br /><br /> The importance of trees in nature is to provide us oxygen and homes for every living creature.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-60907319186127894852010-04-14T19:54:00.000-07:002010-04-14T20:16:13.431-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Why is it important to plant a tree?<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br /><br />It is important to plant tree because in order to increase/help carbon dioxide emissions put in the air, so that the tree absorb it the CO2 and turn into a clean air.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-59946716016581382642010-04-12T21:27:00.000-07:002010-04-12T21:34:53.288-07:00The importance of trees.Trees help us breathe and provide a home for quite a few diverse kinds of animals and insects. They are the largest and longest living organisms on earth. To grow tall the tree has become a miracle of engineering and a complex chemical factory. It is able to take water and salts out of the earth and lift them up to the leaves, sometimes over 400 ft above. By means of photosynthesis the leaves combine the water and salts with carbon dioxide from the air to produce the nutrients which feed the tree. In this process, as well as wood, trees create many chemicals, seeds and fruit of great utility to man. Also, trees provide refreshing shade.<br /><br />Apart from the above, trees are effectively the lungs of the environment. They take much of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen via photosynthesis. Therefore, the greenhouse gas load is reduced and effects of global warming are also brought down. Further dead trees that get buried in soil eventually provide fossil fuels like coal, gasoline products, etc. Among all, trees have an indisputable role in bringing rain to earth. Moreover, they provide a cover over the top surface of earth preventing excessive heating up by solar rays. <br /> <br />Source:answers.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-33737097459305533812010-03-30T18:17:00.000-07:002010-03-30T18:22:12.495-07:00According to <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dr. Miles<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> special formula is a unique blend of the following special herbs. This formulation helps promote better and a healthier circulation system. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cayenne<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> - Stimulates the blood and the heart, increasing and strengthening the pulse as-well-as regulating the cholesterol and lipid levels. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Kelp <span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>- Increases contractile force in the atria. Kelp is a general nutritive tonic to the blood, supplying essential vitamins and mineral salts. It is also an important adjunct to any cleansing program since it can bind radio active Strontium, Barium, Cadmium and Zinc, some of our most dangerous pollutants, in the gastrointestinal tract, thus preventing their absorption into the body. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Gentian Root <span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>- Is invaluable to the body's circulation and overall health by strengthening its ability to digest and assimilate food. The effect of Gentian on the vascular system is to help insure that the abdominal organs receive a rich supply of blood. It has also been found that Gentian Root increases the sensitivity of many glands and organs to the effect of adrenaline, the endogenous hormone that is secreted when the body needs quick energy, and also, helps prevent the onset of Brittle Diabetes. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ginger Root<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> - Will stimulate circulation in the G.I. tract and other parts of the body, and will help the body digest and the blood assimilate the Cayenne. It is stimulating to the circulation and will help to warm cold hands and feet. Others uses include relief of headaches, aches and pains, and as a cleansing agent through the kidneys and bowels. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Blue Vervain<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> - Is valued by many herbalists as an agent that will help to improve poor circulation problems and its anti-inflammatory principles make it a valuable ingredient in a blend designed to improve the circulation of blood going to infected, feverish areas. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Prickly Ash Bark<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> - Is an excellent circulatory stimulant; although it is slower working than Cayenne, its effects are longer lasting. The berries contain the volatile oil and are more active in stimulating circulation. It is also a blood purifier, useful for skin diseases and accumulations in the joints. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Butcher's Broom<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> - Builds up structure of the veins; for hemorrhoids and varicose veins; improves circulation and specifically for circulation and the urinary tract. Increases circulation to help prevent post-operative thrombosis, phlebitis, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids. Strengthens the blood vessels and helps to keep the veins clean and healthy. Helps to prevent blood clotting via its diuretic effect.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-53693331422107385742010-03-07T18:06:00.000-08:002010-03-07T18:13:08.447-08:00How to use herbal medicines safely<span style="font-weight:bold;">To ensure that you are using botanical medicines safely and effectively, observe the following precautions:<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br />• Don’t use herbal preparations to self-treat serious medical conditions or persistent symptoms. <br />• Don’t give children herbal remedies without medical supervision. * Don’t take herbal medicines if you are pregnant or a nursing mother. <br />• Tell your doctor about any herbal remedies you are taking, because herbs can interact with conventional drugs. <br />• Never take more than the recommended dosage of an herbal preparation. Stop taking the herbal immediately if you notice an adverse reaction, and report any negative reactions. Purchase herbal preparations from reliable, trustworthy sources. <br />• When taking laboratory or drug tests, advise the person administering the test of any herbal preparations you are taking. These herbs can trigger false findings in tests for drug abuse and can invalidate routine lab tests.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-87113407878221406312010-02-16T21:48:00.000-08:002010-02-16T22:23:33.587-08:00What is herbal medicine?<span style="font-style:italic;">In herbal medicine, the word herb applies to any plant or plant part used for its medicinal, flavoring, or fragrant properties. Leaves, flowers, stems, roots, seeds, fruit, and bark can all be constituents of herbal medicines</span><br /><br />Herbal medicine is a type of alternative medicine, which makes use of plant parts or plant extracts for therapeutic purposes. Traditional herbal medicine has been popular in Philippines since long time. Herbal medicine had been used as an effective tool for treating ailments before the introduction of modern medicines. Till today, herbs and herbal medicines are used to promote the overall health as well as for treatment of various diseases.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Herbal Medicine in the Philippines<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">During the 20th century<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">By the beginning of the 20th century chemists had become more adept at isolating the active ingredients in plants, and the use of raw, whole-plant materials began to seem crude and unscientific. <span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-76122223145571598192010-02-09T19:33:00.000-08:002010-04-13T23:11:06.420-07:00Agoho (Casuarina equisetlifolia L. Cauanrinaceae)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5oVMafk5rbtAJphu2qCK3oiCoKD8qmKdEW3lpuI-1JPc7SKiBsf8OcOSea8W2exAf6C3ya9_0LokYoz7Qi2wkh4FhRnset3umNe8NJTDfkqwJmGy_bhcDU_cB_CDGirszM9TFRjRpOs/s1600-h/agoho6.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5oVMafk5rbtAJphu2qCK3oiCoKD8qmKdEW3lpuI-1JPc7SKiBsf8OcOSea8W2exAf6C3ya9_0LokYoz7Qi2wkh4FhRnset3umNe8NJTDfkqwJmGy_bhcDU_cB_CDGirszM9TFRjRpOs/s320/agoho6.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436456564145214338" /></a><br /><br />picture taken from www.google.com<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Agoho i<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>s large tree reaches 20 meters high, with a 65-cm diameter, the crown is norrow pyramid its appearance. The outer stem of agoho is color brown to dark brown and the stems of this tree are rough. The inner part of the stem is light and the taste is bitter. The leaves are actually reduced to small sheaths on the needle-like branchlets.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>Medicinal value and used:<br />• The bark of agoho is used to boil in water, the herbs of agoho used to stimulate blood flow of the pelvic area and uterus. It is helpful for hemoptysis (expectoration of blood from some part of the respiratory tract) and also ad excellent astringent.<br />• The outcome flavor of the stem tonic.<br />• The stem of the agoho tree used of arrest diarrhea and dysentery <br />• The powder of the stems is prescribed for pimples on the face.<br />• The lotion of the agoho is used for beriden.<br />• The boiled stems of the tree is used as lotion for swellings.<br />• The leaves of the agoho tree is used for colic (spasm. Or twisting or abdominal pain)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-68966487925095044632010-02-01T21:11:00.000-08:002010-04-14T19:42:01.746-07:00MOLAVE (Vitex parviflora juss.)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAgTjJVMHZcRD-KkswZp3BixSZ1lC6u9dMPQNU0OSHynV0swcaN7VEl7h5vFCN5B-gkZEJhFMdFZoJzI7S0Y25pZIoSVKcjeyYxx250_2oFQGVoCPzej4eDp5P0J-1D6VIDDDDDsdyeM/s1600-h/molave+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAgTjJVMHZcRD-KkswZp3BixSZ1lC6u9dMPQNU0OSHynV0swcaN7VEl7h5vFCN5B-gkZEJhFMdFZoJzI7S0Y25pZIoSVKcjeyYxx250_2oFQGVoCPzej4eDp5P0J-1D6VIDDDDDsdyeM/s320/molave+2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433510837692517122" /></a><br /><br />picture taken from www.google.com<br /><br />The <em><strong>molave tree </strong></em>has a large diameter in size about 100 to 150 cm in height about 25 to 30 m. the bole is irregular, short and fluted. The wood of molave tree is thick, from medium to large. Its crown is spreading, the leaves are small, whorled and deciduous. The color of the flower of molave is blue and size to 6-8 meters long, the outside of the corolla is hairy and borne in terminal, paniculate, and ample inflorences up to 20cm in length.<br /><br /><strong><em>Medicinal use:</em></strong><br />• Infusion or decoction of the wood is considered a good remedy for poison, as a dose it will produce vomiting.<br />• The outside of the molave tree or the stem is used for diarrhea.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-40793933743686384762010-01-26T23:46:00.000-08:002010-04-27T23:58:03.919-07:00Mahogany (Sweitenia ,macrophyilia King Meliaceae)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGPnGzMoEeJBO9NWE38Fhy8fMFc_w4MI0K14b6iiP0cC_gl8uPWSsUtU5lsEj5xWLC4pcYTw0iIgqhT4U_rW4xd2qsiZQlV4ymniwFQvlrjFqZ9g0VPBJ-oovGsrs-6clEfChdyNNTJg/s1600/mahogany2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGPnGzMoEeJBO9NWE38Fhy8fMFc_w4MI0K14b6iiP0cC_gl8uPWSsUtU5lsEj5xWLC4pcYTw0iIgqhT4U_rW4xd2qsiZQlV4ymniwFQvlrjFqZ9g0VPBJ-oovGsrs-6clEfChdyNNTJg/s320/mahogany2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465079045891482210" /></a><br /><br />A <em><strong>Mahogany</strong></em> is a large tree, the height of this tree is up 10 cm or more , with a heavy color dark-green and dense crown. during summer.the leaves of mahogany sheds, The trunk is more or less buttressed. The bark is dark gray and ridged. The leaves are alternate, smooth (with the upper portion shiny, brownish, or purplish), or compound and about 15 cm long, comprising 3-6 of leaflets.<br /><br /><strong><em>Medicinal use:</em></strong><br />• A of bark may serve as an anticyptic (reduces fever).<br />• It serve as also as an astringent.<br />• It is also used increases our body tone.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-13183709600014412762010-01-26T22:59:00.000-08:002010-04-14T19:46:53.576-07:00Kalingag (Cinamomum mercadoi vidal Laurace)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwH9LcJJr8xYrEY8sNWboHIXVo-aCYmcFdCvI5PFqBDdyZ0ixaqOIT8oGQHuMzKOAYuN0Zvg3tOETNoYQ2OYp5H-UMEZ0PWHObo0SnOa8L8y0RwW7yE3en3-FOzRuAWmZBB8Dre3ezuw/s1600-h/Kalingag+tree+51.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwH9LcJJr8xYrEY8sNWboHIXVo-aCYmcFdCvI5PFqBDdyZ0ixaqOIT8oGQHuMzKOAYuN0Zvg3tOETNoYQ2OYp5H-UMEZ0PWHObo0SnOa8L8y0RwW7yE3en3-FOzRuAWmZBB8Dre3ezuw/s320/Kalingag+tree+51.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431311123500630194" /></a><br /><br />picutres taken from www.google.com<br /><br />A <em><strong>Kalingag</strong></em> tree is medium in sized, fissures or cracks and its covered irregularly with corky postules , which give it slightly rough appearance. The leaves of kalingag are smooth, opposite, elliptical, 7-14 cm long and 3-6.5 cm wide; apex is acute, tip of a leaf is rounded; texture is lethery; both faces are glabrous, the upper is shiny white the lower has a glouccous ochre bloom.<br /><br /><em><strong>Medicinal use:</strong></em><br />• The bark when masticated and taken internally, helps digestion.<br />• It is also used for flatulence (gas accumulation in the alimentary canal and as an expectorant).<br />• It is also used for tuberculosis and as a relieves or cure for headaches and rheumatism.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-50086126494417983012010-01-26T19:40:00.000-08:002010-04-13T23:12:42.252-07:00Hauili (ficus septic Burm. F. var. Moraceae)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtENRSgzkS3OfjSiLqWASnLbtB9U81kBNZsenZ6J60OE6vKcsopjC_Asi5Jcn89qtk2Gx6wJB9GSZR3S79omnsVTJ4gUgL-K1cemJnT3lhv0L0C1eT5n-mBrdp40qCp_z7OCwzDLRrxLU/s1600-h/hauili+tree+56.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtENRSgzkS3OfjSiLqWASnLbtB9U81kBNZsenZ6J60OE6vKcsopjC_Asi5Jcn89qtk2Gx6wJB9GSZR3S79omnsVTJ4gUgL-K1cemJnT3lhv0L0C1eT5n-mBrdp40qCp_z7OCwzDLRrxLU/s320/hauili+tree+56.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431259731544447090" /></a><br /><br />picture taken from www.googgle.com<br /><br /><strong><em>Hauili</em></strong> is a small tree in high of 3 – 4 m, smooth, with the young shoot more or less hairy. The leaves of hauili tree are smooth and shiny, oblong-ovate to elliptic-ovate, 10-20 cm long. With tip tapering to a rather sharp point and the base pointed.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>Medical use:<br />• A decoction of the roots helps the body dispose of excess water through urination.<br />• The roots are used as a poutice for boils.<br />• The used of the leaves used as a sudorific (induces sweating) and cure for headaches.<br />• The leaves, when applied externally, are said to be antirheumatic.<br />• The latex is used to cure certain varieties of herpesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-10191573415259862762010-01-25T18:38:00.001-08:002010-02-07T21:56:37.112-08:00PILI (Canarium ovatum Engl. Burseraceae)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIf4Im8RaU_MrdXnTe-scHFDdt96UdaZjIlrpBWgrKWN8k1Ndm3ehMvC2TUWA6qF5TrdesXP4LO-GTWr6aAUG4lowOVKT6Q27w-ThW4X3OQk8rNySr4pSkEvgs2duVID2yiC8eXxuPso/s1600-h/Pili+nuts+24.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 197px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIf4Im8RaU_MrdXnTe-scHFDdt96UdaZjIlrpBWgrKWN8k1Ndm3ehMvC2TUWA6qF5TrdesXP4LO-GTWr6aAUG4lowOVKT6Q27w-ThW4X3OQk8rNySr4pSkEvgs2duVID2yiC8eXxuPso/s320/Pili+nuts+24.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430872666126157730" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11l7WQ3lDkRZN6fAK4BD1ecEUUfRrMFvKXz2LmuwNhxYLvJklnduMgWXPK2Lzi06ECDtgu8_SH5YIGzmT6QpTRMk5I6eYixFD-7faPlQqL2DJGwvyG3kW9gCKlCf9TYQn8j6rlLkh9iA/s1600-h/pili+tree2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 164px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11l7WQ3lDkRZN6fAK4BD1ecEUUfRrMFvKXz2LmuwNhxYLvJklnduMgWXPK2Lzi06ECDtgu8_SH5YIGzmT6QpTRMk5I6eYixFD-7faPlQqL2DJGwvyG3kW9gCKlCf9TYQn8j6rlLkh9iA/s320/pili+tree2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430872507494401874" /></a><br /><br />The <strong><em>PILI </em></strong>is large tree in height of 35 m and or more in diameter. The leaves are alternate, pinnate and about 30 cm long with usually tree pairs of opposite leaflite are ovate-oblong, 12-20 cm long and 3-7 cm wide, smooth and shiny on both sides, pointed at the apex and rounded base.<br /><br /><strong><em>Medicinal use:</em></strong><br />• The “saheng” (oleoresin) is used as a stimulant; a rubefacient ( an external skin application causing redness of the skin); and an antirheumatic when applied externally <br />• Poultices of brea (soft resin obtained from genes canarium) are used externally for swellings of the legs.<br />• Oleoresin, applied in the form of ointment, is applied on indolent ulcers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-54347353019168483622010-01-25T00:18:00.000-08:002010-04-14T19:19:26.793-07:00CABALLERO (Caesalpinia pulcherrinma)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeOwqrHaQNgsMUKne17kALWXJEt89TCf6VFtGOhrmIj2K1G1vEknsbK2L7-zv0P9JVF-77szspaJ1besWcNlOqBsvbapKIxxbd78UuoEmZkIJXLtS-l49p77nXc5NPivufJR_QAcj-Uc/s1600-h/caballero+tree.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeOwqrHaQNgsMUKne17kALWXJEt89TCf6VFtGOhrmIj2K1G1vEknsbK2L7-zv0P9JVF-77szspaJ1besWcNlOqBsvbapKIxxbd78UuoEmZkIJXLtS-l49p77nXc5NPivufJR_QAcj-Uc/s320/caballero+tree.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430589206439855202" /></a><br /><br />picture taken from www.google.com<br /><br /><br />A <strong><em>CABALLERO </em></strong>is small and smooth tree, about 1.5 to 5 m high. It is has spines along the branches. red and yellow, few flowed clustered are born on terminal portions.<br /><br /><strong><em>Medicinal use:</em></strong><br />• Fresh leaves are applied externally it relieves rheumatism; when heated and applied, remedycure for stomach pains.<br />• the decoration from the crushed seeds is used as an emetic and believed to be a cure for dysentery. <br />• The Roots are diuretic and useful in cases of stone formation in bladder.<br />• The juice of the stem and roasted fruit are used for eye diseases.<br />• The powdered leaves are given as uterine tonic to women immediately after giving birth.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-13242767474922043422010-01-24T20:03:00.001-08:002010-04-13T23:38:52.367-07:00BIGNAI (Antidesma Bunuis (L) Spreng)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKezHhxGG9KT5nKePFBtCYcB4zjwoZhG9RIUMZgkk96RgEtBNlQm4bdhGKTqZURWGJ0gBJdvCeENbBK5GfRxy4NspDuCY6NWltSbS4fg3CR6X5sIlXr0qr1_wx6KQNBFZ8TXgit87LiTA/s1600-h/Bignai+tree.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKezHhxGG9KT5nKePFBtCYcB4zjwoZhG9RIUMZgkk96RgEtBNlQm4bdhGKTqZURWGJ0gBJdvCeENbBK5GfRxy4NspDuCY6NWltSbS4fg3CR6X5sIlXr0qr1_wx6KQNBFZ8TXgit87LiTA/s320/Bignai+tree.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430523393312139458" /></a><br /><br />pictures taken from www.google.com<br /><br /><strong><em>Origin:</em></strong><br />the <strong><em>BIGNAI</em></strong> tree was origin in native of India, and its is more popular in its second home in Indonesia and Malaysia. this tree is an evergreen, with wide, dark green glossy, leathery leaves, the reddish flowers are tiny. Male and female flowers are produced on separate trees.<br /> Bignai tree is a small in a height of about 10 m, and diameter of about 40 cm. The bark is dark brown. This tree forms a dense crown. The leaves are simple, alternate, dark green, shiny on the upper surface, small, 8 -10 in length and generally oblong.<br /><br /><strong><em>Medicinal Use:</em></strong><br />• The leaves of the bignay are used in the treatment of snakebite. <br />• The leaves of BIGNAI TREE are acidic and diaphoretic (having the power to increase perspiration). Young leaves are boiled with pot-herbs and used by the natives in syphilitic infections.<br /><br /><strong><em>Culinary uses: </em></strong><br />• Ripened fruit is eaten raw / fresh<br />• Taken as juice <br />• The juice makes syrup and has been successfully fermented into wine and brandy. <br />• it si used in preparation of sauce for fish dishes.<br />• It makes an excellent jam and wine. <br />• Young leaves are edible and eaten with rice<br /><br /><strong><em>Other Uses: </em></strong><br />• The bark contains a strong fiber which is used for making ropes. <br />• The reddish, hard wood has been experimented with to make cardboard.<br /><br /><strong><em>Caution:</em></strong><br />• The bark is poisonous, it contains alkaloid.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-18336220960038881962010-01-24T18:50:00.000-08:002010-02-07T22:09:17.261-08:00Narra (Pterocarpus spp.)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-j6-a03h8vh1SmWoHnU5cRxM6RrmQA3OI2IdVBYs3q4oI6wViFkJY9bmh5LsYYhvTjgC08xRGFCeaojK5gffxZtkYcCR_uTThBk4BBllJJEi1CrsKSKVkaXsaIHijQ-yWKC3fM5ApTqE/s1600-h/narra+tree.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-j6-a03h8vh1SmWoHnU5cRxM6RrmQA3OI2IdVBYs3q4oI6wViFkJY9bmh5LsYYhvTjgC08xRGFCeaojK5gffxZtkYcCR_uTThBk4BBllJJEi1CrsKSKVkaXsaIHijQ-yWKC3fM5ApTqE/s320/narra+tree.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430504841166156978" /></a><br /><br /><strong><em>Preferred scientific name<br />Pterocarpus indicus Willd.<br />The genus name is derived from the Greek pteron, which<br />Means wing, and karpos, which means fruit, referring to<br />the flat, winged pods characteristic of the genus.</em></strong><br /><br />The <strong><em>NARRA</em></strong> is a medium to large tree with an irregular trunk, the height of narra tree is up to 40 m and a diameter up to 200 cm. It thrives best in flats and guilles, on moist sandy loam or clay loam soil. It is found in association with dipterocarp species and needs sufficient moisture for its growth.<br /><br /><strong><em>Preparation:</em></strong><br />• Shredded bark is boiled and the fluid taken orally.<br /><br /><strong><em>Medicinal use:</em></strong><br />• Shredded bark is boiled, the fluid taken orally, for the cure of dysentery and diarrhea.<br />• the Herbal teas pills made for narra extracts, and popularized in the Philippines for treating a range of diseases such as treat for leprosy, menstrual pain, flu, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-1508256803063299432010-01-13T00:15:00.000-08:002010-02-07T22:10:53.420-08:00Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jpwgP9qlP1Q/S02CZbh6ihI/AAAAAAAAAD4/PJ2sy3yJ0ao/s1600-h/Yerba+buena.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jpwgP9qlP1Q/S02CZbh6ihI/AAAAAAAAAD4/PJ2sy3yJ0ao/s320/Yerba+buena.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426136499449661970" /></a><br /><br /><strong><em>YERBA BUENA </em></strong>it is a one of mint family, is kind of herbs. An aromatic plant used as herbal medicine whole wide world. This perennial plant’s grow from 0.6 meters to 1 meter. It has elongated leaves and in summers, it bears small whitish or purplish flowers. Such flowers possess both male and female organs that allow it to be pollinated by bees and animals of the same nature. The word Yerba Buena originated in Spanish they called "good herb"..<br /><br />Before its medicinal value has been recognized, Yerba Buena was first used as an ingredient in numerous cuisines. It became popular because of its distinctively strong spearmint flavor, thus making it ideal for salads. The leaves are the source of this flavor, and they may be added to viands and meals, either raw or cooked. It has also been effective to drive away rats and other rodents, because of its strong smell of mint that it emits. Thus, besides its medicinal value, it has long been recognized to have strong commercial demand due to the variety of uses that the plant have.<br /><br />Centuries as tea and herbal medicine as a pain reliever (analgesic). Native American Indians used it even before the "white men" colonized the Americas. Today, this folk medicine's efficacy has been validated by scientific research. <br />In the Philippines, Yerba Buena is one of the 10 herbs endorsed by the Department of Health (DOH) as an effective alternative medicine for aches and pains. It has been recognized for its antiseptic, anti-cancer, diuretic, anti-spasm, anti-emetic activities. Properties of this herbal plant are also found to function as stimulant and to have restorative effects.<br /><br />As an herbal medicine, a decoction (boil leaves then strain) of Yerba Buena it is also effective for minor ailments such as headaches, toothaches, and joint pains. <br />It can also relive stomachaches due to gas buildup and indigestion. <br />The fresh and dried leaves can both be used for the decoction. And because Yerba Buena belongs to the mint family, soaking fresh leaves in a glass of water (30 to 45 minutes) makes a good and effective mouth wash for a clean, fresh smelling breath.<br /><br /><strong><em>Used to treat:</em></strong><br />• used to treat in Arthritis<br />• cure Head aches<br />• cure Tooth aches<br />• used in Mouth wash<br />• Relief of intestinal gas<br />• treat in Stomach aches<br />• Indigestion<br />• Drink as tea for general good health.<br /><br /><strong><em>Preparation & Use:</em></strong><br />• Wash fresh Yerba Buena leaves in running water. Chop to size for dried leaves, crush) and boil 2 teaspoons of leaves in a glass of water. Boil in medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.<br />• As analgesic, take a cupful every 3 hours.<br />• For tooth aches, pound the fresh leaves, squeeze juice out and apply on a cotton ball then bite on to the aching tooth.<br />• Yerba buena leaves may be heated over fire and placed over the forehead for headaches.<br />Stems of Yerba Buena may be crushed and applied directly to bruises. Folkloric use include poultice preparation and the oil extracts from its stems are suggested to be a remedy for cancerous tumors. Caution should be observed in taking this herbal medicine as it can be toxic in large doses.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-88292767507877054062010-01-13T00:02:00.000-08:002010-04-13T20:05:11.436-07:00Philippine Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)<strong><em>Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) </em></strong>is now getting global reputation as the healthiest and versatile oil and popular in the world. The Philippines is one of the best sources of virgin coconut oil. Although not an herb, we decided to make an article about VCO because of the growing interest on the oil and after receiving several inquiries from our visitors. <br /><br />VCO is regular coconut oil and rich in Lauric Acid, an essential fatty acid and only found in high concentrations in mother's milk. When taken internally, Lauric Acid turns into a compound known as Monolaurin. It is this compound that is believed to fight viral pathogens that protects the body from bacteria, viruses and infections from parasites. <br />Coconut oil also causes the metabolic rate to increase, and helps reduce weight and is safe and beneficial for diabetics. <br /><br />In years, coconut oil has been discredited (specially in the west) because of it's high saturated fat content. But recent studies shown that not all saturated fats are the same. The medium chain triglycerides of which virgin coconut oil is classified, does not elevate LDL (the bad cholesterol) in our body compared to other polyunsaturated vegetable oils such as canola and sunflower oil which is widely produced in the west.<br />How Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is Made<br />First and foremost, the husk and the shell is removed from fresh coconuts, then the meat of the coconut is shredded -this process called "Wet Milled", then the meat is "Cold Pressed" to get the coconut milk without any chemicals. The milk is then fermented in containers for a day or two. After which, oil is produced. This oil is carefully filtered and separated from the curd. and moe they called, virgin coconut oil. <br />A more modern way of separating the oil from the curd is through centrifugal force. <br />The second method of producing virgin coconut oil (VCO) is using quick dried coconut meat and then processed in the same way. But the preferred manner by most is still the "Wet Milled" process.<br />Difference between Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and Regular (RBD) Coconut Oil.<br />RBD stands for Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized. Ordinary coconut oil usually comes from copra - coconut meat that is dried by either smoke, kiln or placing under the sun. Because the process itself is not sanitized, the oil must be further refined. To get more oil from copra, chemicals are usually used. RBD process is required to make the oil clear, odor free and tasteless. This procedure also removes the anti-oxidant and other properties of the oil. <br />Some coconut oils are also hydrogenated which increases the serum cholesterol levels and thus is bad for the heart. <br /><br />While virgin coconut oil, being pure, unadulterated and unhydrogenated retains it's pleasant coconut taste, smell and all the health benefits of coconut oil. <br /><br />More research still has to be done on the benefits of virgin coconut oil but preliminary findings and anecdotal reports are very promising. <br /><br /><strong><em>Medical use:</em></strong><br />it fight viral pathogens and protects the body from bacteria, viruses and infections from parasites. <br />Coconut oil also causes the metabolic rate to increase, and helps reduce weight and is safe and beneficial for diabetics.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-53950729701257928112010-01-12T23:55:00.000-08:002010-02-07T22:34:27.590-08:00Tsaang Gubat or Wild Tea (Ehretia microphylla Lam.)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZdTlHMjWK0BQqu9bK7AbgOehQGvwuQ8wivzPss8HCaF2MQjxuYuGFQvJhcKfMIUCo9yDduB7su8IX8Wjky-iy2dGdukMg_IHJJ_rBs2J_n2qiwwGls-BjbFLgLN3zPvsNfX_zbp0dgI/s1600-h/Tsaang+Gubat.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZdTlHMjWK0BQqu9bK7AbgOehQGvwuQ8wivzPss8HCaF2MQjxuYuGFQvJhcKfMIUCo9yDduB7su8IX8Wjky-iy2dGdukMg_IHJJ_rBs2J_n2qiwwGls-BjbFLgLN3zPvsNfX_zbp0dgI/s320/Tsaang+Gubat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426131465101708594" /></a><br /><br /><strong><em>Tsaang Gubat </em></strong>is one of the 10 herbs that is endorsed the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) as an antispasmodic for abdominal (stomach) pains. And is registered as a herbal medicine at the Philippine Bureau of Food & Drug (BFAD).<br /><br />Tsaang Gubat is small tree that grows (from 1 to 5 meters) abundantly in the Philippines.In folkloric medicine, the leaves has been used as a disinfectant wash during child birth, as cure for diarrhea, as tea for general good health and because Tsaang Gubat has high fluoride content, it is used as a mouth gargle for preventing tooth decay. <br />Research and test now prove it's efficacy as an herbal medicine. now a days Tsaag Gubat, it is now available commercially in capsules, tablets and tea bags.<br />Scientific name: Ehretia Microphylla Lam.<br /><br /><strong><em>Tsaang Gubat is also known as: Wild Tea, Forest Tea, in (Visayas Region) Alibungog , <br />in(Bicol Region)Putputai, and in (Ilocos Region)they called it Maragued. </em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>Benefits of Tsaang Gubat:</em></strong>• it treats Stomach pains<br />• it treats Gastroenteritis<br />• it trears Intestinal motility<br />• it treats Dysentery<br />• it treats Diarrhea or Loose Bowel Movement (LBM)<br />• used as Mouth gargle<br />• used as Body cleanser/wash<br /><br /><strong><em>Procedure & Use:</em></strong><br />• Thoroughly wash the leaves of tsaang gubat in running water. Chop to a and boil 1 cup of chopped leaves in 2 cups of water. Boil in low heat for 15 to 20 minutes and drain.<br />• Take a cupful every 4 hours for diarrhea, gastroenteritis and stomach pains.<br />• Gargle for stronger teeth and prevent cavities.<br />• Drink as tea daily for general good health.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-86342638552936103162010-01-12T23:43:00.000-08:002010-02-07T22:53:46.958-08:00Tanglad | Lemon Grass<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMB_N8-CbIkq5LBQBhHCQVDMvblpmw3T-9n1jkNeSM7K-pKeIGvUvjf0IQ3k3zlt6kByzntJS5Q-spmkfTbSlDGOcO43_6DamkZNl5OIqMIR-vo0By5rBaNrLKElK3XILAfFai-LgOOg/s1600-h/Tanglad+plant.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMB_N8-CbIkq5LBQBhHCQVDMvblpmw3T-9n1jkNeSM7K-pKeIGvUvjf0IQ3k3zlt6kByzntJS5Q-spmkfTbSlDGOcO43_6DamkZNl5OIqMIR-vo0By5rBaNrLKElK3XILAfFai-LgOOg/s320/Tanglad+plant.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426129397121626770" /></a><br /><br /><strong><em>Tanglad </em></strong>or they call it lemon grass is a commercially-viable. It can be easily found in most Asian countries, and it found in widely tropical areas. By nature, tanglad is a permanent or perennial plant, and the benefits of which are not restricted to its fragrance. The utility of tanglad basically lies in its leaves, where all the benefits are derived. What can be seen of this plant are mainly the leaves, which is easy to access to the main part that is needed in order to enjoy tanglad's health benefits. <br />It constitutes most of this plant above ground, as the leaves grow up to one meter in length, and are flat in shape.<br /><br /><strong><em>Health Benefits of Lemon Grass | Tanglad</em></strong><br />• It helps ease stomach discomforts and aids in lessening, if not totally curing, the pain caused by toothache and sprain. <br />• It is also displays anti-bacterial activities and anti-fungal properties, thus, eradicates ring worms. Like malunggay, <br />• It can be applied to sprains for easy healing. <br />• This can be done by chopping the leaves and roots of tanglad and boiled them, along with fresh coconut oil. If it is infusion that an individual wishes to achieve, use one pint of water to boil the tanglad leaves with.<br />• The Tanglad may also serve as an insect repellant,by applying liniment, or by placing crushed tanglad leaves in specific place at home including the window<br /><br /><strong><em>Medicinal Treatment:</em></strong><br />• The lemon grass can aid an individual if such person is suffering from insomnia or stress. <br />• The plant also has therapeutic value, it allows to used by women who are suffering from menstrual problems or dysmenorrhoea. <br />• Tanglad also has cleansing properties, which makes it a good option to detoxify the various internal organs, like the liver. <br />• Lemon grass reduces the level of uric acid and of other toxins, as it detoxifies the body. The results is better blood circulation and better digestion, as excess fats and cholesterol are cut down from the body. When it's taken, tanglad affects the tissues in such a manner that there would be a significant reduction and avoidance of acne and pimples. <br />• It is also tones the muscles and tissues, and makes the skin firmer.<br /><br /><strong><em>Benifits and use:</em></strong><br />Like saluyot, exposure of an individual to the benefits of tanglad is greatly increased because of the nature with which it can be used. As saluyot can be taken in as part of one’s usual viand and dish, tanglad’s properties on the other hand, allows it to be used as food flavorings. Lemon grass is incorporated in a multitude of Asian cuisines and dishes, and in the Philippines it is even made part of commercial beverages. So aside from the oil that can be extracted from lemon grass leaves, the fluid that is obtained from the boiled leaves of this plant proves to have medicinal purposes as well. Such lemon grass leaves can also be used in its raw form by mixing directly with the food before it is served. Such dishes include, and are especially good, when the primary ingredient is fish or poultry. Besides the health benefits, tanglad balances the chili flavorings in dishes, which makes eating a more enjoyable experience.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-26352367551736125792010-01-12T23:29:00.000-08:002010-02-07T22:57:20.918-08:00Silymarin - Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3RbuYlfMvQiuIuU0xuLkqq2JPbTCjlKDpWn8yFXpbLV76o0WSAzEPnhxKuwcAJ-m_D_gTIPuaf0KY8PaZe63HJaDeqQEzeEfmVp80-u8l_Ltgccs5saq2M6f9EdP7hKSsb-E3mNsOTFE/s1600-h/silymarin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3RbuYlfMvQiuIuU0xuLkqq2JPbTCjlKDpWn8yFXpbLV76o0WSAzEPnhxKuwcAJ-m_D_gTIPuaf0KY8PaZe63HJaDeqQEzeEfmVp80-u8l_Ltgccs5saq2M6f9EdP7hKSsb-E3mNsOTFE/s320/silymarin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426126272432353330" /></a><br /><br /><strong><em>Silymarin</em></strong> is derived from Milk Thistle (seed extract from the flower of silymarin plant). The Milk thistle herb is a flowering plant of Silybum Adans genus, a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae). It grows mainly in North Africa, the Mediterranean region and the Middle East (now also grown in the U.S.) but is marketed and is widely available in the Philippines as a herbal liver supplement (silymarin capsules, trademark: Liveraide). Silymarin and milk thistle are frequently used interchangeably.<br /><br />Experiments laboratory on animals (rats, baboons, dogs) shows silymarin works by modifying hepatic cell membranes in a way, prevents liver toxins from entering the interior of the cells. The toxins that may damage the liver are expelled through the kidneys instead. Silymarin is a polyphenolic flavanoid consisting of three chemicals: silybin, silicristin and silidianin which are antioxidants that neutralizes and breaks down free radicals. When there is an existing liver damage,silymarin also helps repair the damage and help regenerate new liver cells but is unlikely to help in the late stages of liver cirrhosis.<br /><br /><br />Many studies have been published on the health benefits of milk thistle and silymarin on humans but many are inconclusive or poorly done. Further studies are needed to fully appreciate the health benefits of silymarin on humans. However, anecdotal data suggests that it helps alleviate liver diseases and other aliments.<br />Since most commercial silymarin and milk thistle products are marketed as herbal supplements, they are not subjected to the same stringent standards imposed on prescription drugs. Their safety, purity and quality vary from brand to brand. In very rare instances, silymarin can cause headaches, upset stomach and joint pains. Silymarin is not recommended during pregnancy. Dozes over 1.5 grams a day may cause diarrhoea. It is recommended that you consult with your doctor or a health care provider before taking silymarin herbal supplements, liver supplements or any herbal medicine.<br /><br /><strong><em>Anecdotal Health Benefits of Silymarin | Milk Thistle:</em></strong><br />•Help improve liver function for those with cirrhosis of the liver and chronic hepatitis.<br />• Prevents inflammation of the liver <br />• Cure for Amanita phalloides mushroom poisoning<br />• Helps control blood sugar in patients with diabetes and cirrhosis.<br />• Helps lower cholesterol levels.<br />• Reduces growth of breast, prostate, cervical and skin cancer cells.<br />• Helps reduce fatty infiltration on the liver caused by toxins and alcohol.<br />• A strong antioxidant that helps fight free radicals (see Key to Healing).<br />• Not used to prevent hepatitis C, but used to minimize the damage caused by it.<br />• Non-toxic / no known overdose symptoms.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-38403798402534698442010-01-12T23:22:00.000-08:002010-02-07T23:04:58.302-08:00Sambong (Blumea balsamifera L.)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8g-zHE6ZSAgrOva4dRcgkDXinSoB-c6Hx17gyzh7NvXRD8Bzfq8iuP4Tfz5KdLgCgCKLsGX3USY3h4SI34EQrtARkPouZylwEUAEDk3YPYDK_UYoF2gPNkJilFLazv-0izJWX-vYowc/s1600-h/Sambong+plant.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8g-zHE6ZSAgrOva4dRcgkDXinSoB-c6Hx17gyzh7NvXRD8Bzfq8iuP4Tfz5KdLgCgCKLsGX3USY3h4SI34EQrtARkPouZylwEUAEDk3YPYDK_UYoF2gPNkJilFLazv-0izJWX-vYowc/s320/Sambong+plant.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426122486067050386" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><em>Sambong</em></strong> (scientific name: Blumea balsamifera) is an amazing medicinal plant. Coming from the family of Compositae, it goes by several names locally. It is known in the Visayas as bukadkad and as subsob in Ilocos. The plant is a strongly aromatic herb that grows tall and erect. Its height ranges from 1.5 to 3 meters, with stems that grow for up to 2.5 centimeters. It is an anti-urolithiasis and work as a diuretic. It is used to aid the treatment of kidney disorders. The Sambong leaves can also be used to treat colds and mild hypertension. Since it is a diuretic, this herbal medicine helps dispose of excess water and sodium (salt) in the body.<br /><br /><strong><em>Sambong is a herbal medicine approved by the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) as an alternative medicine. </em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>This plant possesses a multitude of properties: </em></strong><br />• It's functions as an astringent and as an expectorant, and has been found to be anti-diarrhea and anti-spasm. <br />• As an astringent, preparations made of sambong leaves may be used for wounds and cuts. <br />• It is also suggested to be incorporated to post-partum baths, as well as considerable immersion of particular body areas that are afflicted with pains caused by rheumatism.<br />• Its expectorant properties make it as a popular recommendation to be taken in as tea to treat colds.<br /><br /><strong><em>Health Benefits of Sambong:</em></strong><br />• It gives us Good as a diuretic agent<br />• It is effective in the dissolving kidney stones<br />• Aids in treating hypertension & rheumatism<br />• It cures colds & fever<br />• Anti-diarrheic properties<br />• Anti-gastralgic properties<br />• It Helps remove worms, boils<br />• It Relief of stomach pains<br />• It cures dysentery, sore throat<br /><br /><strong><em>Procedure & Use:</em></strong><br />• boil in water of Sambong leaves, as like tea and drink a glass 3 or 4 times a day.<br />• The leaves of sambong can also be crushed or pounded and mixed with coconut oil.<br />• For headaches, apply crushed and pounded leaves on forehead and temples.<br />• Decoction of leaves is used for sponge bath.<br />• Decoction of the roots, on the other hand, is to be taken in as cure for fever.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-31788075748833521662010-01-12T23:18:00.000-08:002010-02-07T23:08:50.621-08:00Saluyot or Jute (Corchorus capsularis L.)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDhw-r4H11UaulIS2U3JYXjkxC77suIkbVPtqjZ-n3-PsFjCvDOa2oegI-WoAwMSLaa1XDNDYxEC5xolpfNG6XccAhZa_Drdn7NIaioUpxMrFFjEO9Wuxyr8wFhzfW3ar15fmztKa7go/s1600-h/saluyot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDhw-r4H11UaulIS2U3JYXjkxC77suIkbVPtqjZ-n3-PsFjCvDOa2oegI-WoAwMSLaa1XDNDYxEC5xolpfNG6XccAhZa_Drdn7NIaioUpxMrFFjEO9Wuxyr8wFhzfW3ar15fmztKa7go/s320/saluyot.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426121191581171250" /></a><br /><br /><strong><em>Saluyot,</em></strong> also named as jute, its color green leafy vegetable, It is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium. It has also been determined that 100 grams of saluyot contains an ample amount of Vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, and is also rich in fiber. <br /><br />With these facts alone, It is also gives diet. This vegetable also assures safety of intake even for pregnant mothers. Unlike other plants with medicinal benefits like makabuhay, it is safe to be eaten even by those which are medically considered to be in a weak state. Saluyot can be found basically everywhere. From warm, tropical countries like the Philippines to tropical deserts and wet forest zones, saluyot is abundant. It does not require much attention and care, and thus, thrives without cultivation the whole year round.<br /><br /><br />Because the saluyot or jute plant is by nature a vegetable, it is easy to prepare and can be incorporated to various dishes that would allow individuals to benefit from its vitamins and mineral content. Since it can be found easily, there are a lot of local viands and/or dishes that use saluyot as an ingredient. For instance, the Ilocanos use saluyot in their preparation of dinengdeng and bulangbulang. Fried saluyot are also mixed with sautéed bamboo shoots and dried beans. Other dishes include, but are not limited to chicken viands, wherein saluyot are mixed in either sautéed or pureed form. It is also integrated in mongo dishes, and in soups.<br /><br />The Philippine Department of Health advises the public to increase their intake of this particular vegetable, to include malunggay and banana as well, in order to build resistance against the threat of swine flu. <br /><br /><strong><em>Health Benifits and use:</em></strong><br />• It is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium.<br />• It has also been determined that 100 grams of saluyot contains an ample amount of Vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, and is also rich in fiber. <br />• It is also gives diet.<br />• The Ilocanos use saluyot in their preparation of dinengdeng and bulangbulang.<br />• The content is good for eyesight, as the vegetable contains beta-carotene.<br />• It is used to reduce wrinkles, it is also contains anti-oxidant substances. <br />• It is used for anti-inflammatory treatment.<br />• Its vitamin content is good for eyesight, as the vegetable contains beta-carotene.<br />• It is used traditionally to address concerns related to inflammation and pain.<br />• It is also been connected with curing the chronic inflammation of the urinary bladder.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-52587139769113798172010-01-12T23:00:00.000-08:002010-02-07T23:10:22.781-08:00Sabila | Aloe Vera<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS72NW_tD6iqJs8NTNBXdEUn-FdUl110h-eAI-GkHrRJxHpKL7wXB6qQkK_lY2tiqYU5ccDv7QMyMzGmKdOWJCFLdAD_L5xhijjZM3S4UH2QGFVHCbmXxnq-4A8zfqxl7EC8BCxBxPes/s1600-h/Aloe+vera.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 197px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS72NW_tD6iqJs8NTNBXdEUn-FdUl110h-eAI-GkHrRJxHpKL7wXB6qQkK_lY2tiqYU5ccDv7QMyMzGmKdOWJCFLdAD_L5xhijjZM3S4UH2QGFVHCbmXxnq-4A8zfqxl7EC8BCxBxPes/s320/Aloe+vera.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426118041566514482" /></a><br /><br /><strong><em>Sabila or Aloe Vera </em></strong>holds the scientific name, Aloe barbadensis miller liquid. <br />It is a herb, it is known particular for its cosmetic functions.<br />The plant is rich in substances that treats a several illnesses and ailments. this plant has been found to have great contributions to health, both internally and externally. Research studies have shown that it has properties comprising of inhibitory, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and anti-bacterial functions.<br /><br />Preparations made with aloe vera as the primary ingredient have been effective in reducing pain and allergies. <br /><br />The sabila properties is able to penetrate the inner parts of the body, and specifically targets joints, tendons, and muscles, and helps in the promotion and growth of new tissues. Aloe vera or Sabila contains <strong>vitamins B1, B2, B6, vitamin C, </strong>choline, niacin amide and 18 amino acids. You can mix the Aloe Vera extract with fruit juice and other drinks. Aloe Vera is also an anti-oxidant in which, it prevents oxidation of certain fats and gene cells, preventing ailing conditions like tumors and cancers. Since it is an anti-oxidant, it has anti-aging properties. It also reduces free radicals, which can damage the arteries. Aside from being an herbal medicine, Aloe Vera is good for the health and can be taken internally, or applied externally.<br /><br /><strong><em>Medicinal Benefits of Aloe Vera:</em></strong>• Treatment of acne, pimples & psoriasis<br />• Analgesic properties for inflammation of skin<br />• Helps reduce high blood pressure<br />• Anti-aging properties<br />• Heals insect bites, minor burns & sunburns<br />• Arthritis, diabetes<br />• Eradicates intestinal bacteria and parasites<br />• Helps prevent cancer & tumors<br />• Eases Constipation<br />• Antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic and antibiotic properties<br /> It helps in the promotion and growth of new tissues. Aloe vera or Sabila contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, vitamin C, choline, niacin amide and 18 amino acids.<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>Preparation & Use:</em></strong>• Its used for treatment of skin inflammation, acne, pimple, insect bites, scalds (minor burns) etc., remove the skin of a leaf then rub Sabila (Aloe Vera) juice on your skin (may be mixed with coconut oil) and leave for at least 30 minutes.<br />• The poultices of the aloe vera leaves may be applied directly to contusions.<br />• For hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, intestinal parasites, constipation etc., remove the skin and take internally. The jell liquefies a after a few minutes and can be mixed with other drinks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-18214628551245474612010-01-12T22:55:00.000-08:002010-04-08T00:53:23.806-07:00Pansit-Pansitan (Peperomia pellucida Linn.) a.k.a. Ulasiman-Bato<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81XhpF2z_XQmKvslUMa-Zkhgjf3U5s4nHxWKG9LSGpCo6XPpq_ir5C_aCjmZv8eStT1k3_719hUFRgSDd1PJxeOoGPfC4JjxtMjvaTvGf0sB3HNcA9dAjH1zUGoQ-wNZs-q7SEbLvemo/s1600-h/pansitan+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81XhpF2z_XQmKvslUMa-Zkhgjf3U5s4nHxWKG9LSGpCo6XPpq_ir5C_aCjmZv8eStT1k3_719hUFRgSDd1PJxeOoGPfC4JjxtMjvaTvGf0sB3HNcA9dAjH1zUGoQ-wNZs-q7SEbLvemo/s320/pansitan+2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433161196812652482" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><em>Pansit-pansitan (family of Piperaceae)</em></strong> is an herbal name also known as <strong>Ulasiman-bato, olasiman-ihalas & tangon-tangon </strong>in the Philippines. English name: <strong>peperomia.</strong> It is a small herb that grows from 1 to 1 1/2 feet. Pansit-pansitan can be found wild on lightly shaded and damp areas such as nooks, walls, yards and even roofs. Pansit-pansitan has heart shaped leaves, succulent stems with tiny flowers on a spike. When matured, the small fruits bear one seed which fall of the ground and propagate.<br /><br />The leaves of pansit pansitan are edible. It can be harvested, washed and eaten as fresh salad.<br /><br /><strong><em>Pansit-pansitan is used as an herbal medicine for the treatment: </em></strong><br />• Gout<br />• Skin boils, abscesses, pimples<br />• Headache<br />• Abdminal pains.<br />• kidney problems.<br /> also good for abdominal pains and kidney problems.<br /><br /><strong><em>Procedure and use:</em></strong><br />• For headaches, heat a couple of leaves in hot water, bruise the surface and apply on the forehead<br />• The decoction of leaves and stalks is also good for abdominal pains and kidney problems.<br />• Like any herbal medicine it is not advisable to take any other medication in combination with any herbs.<br />• Consult with a medical practitioner knowledgeable in herbal medicine before any treatment.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033481388769407217.post-60796177527382232672010-01-12T22:49:00.000-08:002010-04-14T00:28:53.193-07:00Pandan (Pandanus tectorius)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghN9snX73ZbPUr8yawGkBnDBArVED3ij2S9pEl8Zdcu8SiCe4jJ-9-1eX8vzCH58EHwOor9dXlL_DjmHryvHM6cIHNPVaZDnPEBvqr2VxiVQVRnDuRJ8KCU9e517Ik7yel_Wc7xEp5Pz0/s1600/padan23.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghN9snX73ZbPUr8yawGkBnDBArVED3ij2S9pEl8Zdcu8SiCe4jJ-9-1eX8vzCH58EHwOor9dXlL_DjmHryvHM6cIHNPVaZDnPEBvqr2VxiVQVRnDuRJ8KCU9e517Ik7yel_Wc7xEp5Pz0/s320/padan23.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457673478419376242" /></a><br /><br /><br />The <strong><em>pandan </em></strong>grows as high as 5 meters, with small branches. origin name is also known as FRAGRANT SCREW PINE. The trunk of pandan tree bears plenty of prop roots. Its leaves spirals, the branches, and crowds at the end. The male inflorescence emits a fragrant smell, and grows up to up to 0.5 meters in lenght. The fruit of the pandan tree, which is usually about 20 centimeters long, are angular in shape, narrow in the end and the apex is truncate. This plant grows in thickets lining the seashores of m places in the Philippines. <br /><br />In Philippines, pandan leaves are being cooked along with rice to incorporate the flavor and smell to it. <br /><strong><em>Pandan Health Benefits:</em></strong><br />•.Treats leprosy, smallpox and wounds.<br />• Helps reduce fever<br />• Solves several skin problems<br />• Relives headache and arthritis<br />• Treatment for ear pains<br />• Functions as a laxative for children<br />• Eases chest pains<br />• Helps in speeding up the recuperation of women who have just given birth and are still weak<br />• Pandan reduces stomach spasms <br />Pandan flowers have also been traced with characteristics that function as aphrodisiac.<br />Pandan also manifests anti-cancer activities, <br />It can also be used as antiseptic and anti-bacterial, which makes it ideal for healing wounds.<br /><br /><strong><em>Preparation & Use of Pandan:</em></strong><br />• Decoction of the bark may be taken as tea, or mixed with water that is to be used in bathing, in order to remedy skin problems, cough, and urine-related concerns.<br />• Apply pulverized roots of pandan to affected wound areas to facilitate healing.<br />• The anthers of the male flowers are used for earaches, headaches and stomach spasms.<br />• Chew the roots to strengthen the gum.<br />• Extract oils and juices from the roots and flowers are used in preparing the decoction to relieve pains brought about by headache and arthritis.<br /><br /><strong><em>Medical benifits use:</em></strong>The leaves and roots are found to have medicinal benefits. Such parts of the plant have been found to have essential oils, tannin, alkaloids and glycosides, which are the reasons for the effective treatment of various health concerns.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2