PHILIPPINES PREMIUM 5 POWER HERBS

Moringa Oliefera (Malunggay/Horse Radish)

Moringa Oleifera 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 help rebuild weak bones, help enrich anemic blood and aid in the nourishment of breastfeeding 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.

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•It is full of Nutrients, Low in Fats and Carbohydrates

•Rich in Minerals, Iron and Vitamin B

•Prevents 300 Diseases

•Dubbed as “The Miracle Tree”

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MEDICINAL QUALITIES:

•DETOXIFICATION

•ANTIBIOTIC

•DIABETES

•Extract has been shown to be effective in LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS.

•Stabilizing effect on BLOOD PRESSURE

•PURGATIVE

•DIURETIC

•Long-lasting ENERGY BOOST when used regularly

•BOOST the IMMUNE SYSTEM

•Prescribed for MALNUTRITION & ANEMIA

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Capsicum Frutesscens (Dahon ng Sili / Chili Pepper Leaves)

Capsicum frutescens is found throughout the Philippines plated here and there about dwellings but also thoroughly 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, alterative, antispasmodic, febrifugue and depurative.

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•“CAPSICUM” help to prevent the

  formation of dangerous blood clot.

•Help control Chronic Skin Pains.

•“CAPSAICIN” is an active ingredient

in CAPSICUM, which is a cardiovascular stimulant.

 MEDICINAL QUALITIES:

•ANTI-FATIGUE

•BOOST IMMUNITY

•Improves METABOLISM

•APHRODISIAC

•Increases APPETITE

•Benefits DIGESTIONS

•BLOOD DETOXIFICATION

•CIRCULATORY STIMULANT

•Lowers BLOOD PRESSURE

•Lowers BLOOD SUGAR

•Lowers CHOLESTEROL

•Relieves the pain of PEPTIC ULCER, ARTHRITIS,

     VEINS, & MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

•ANTI-RHEUMATIC

•Relieves respiratory conditions such as ASTHMA, COUGH, & COLDS

•Digestive aid to ease INTESTINAL

     INFLAMMATION

Nutritional Value Pungent principle, capsaicin; solanine; vitamin A and B; citric acid; palmitic acid; capsicin; oleoresin; volatile and fixed oils; pentosans, 8.28%; pectin, 3.2%.

Corchorus Olitorius (Saluyot / Jute Leaves)

Corchorus Olitorius is ever-present in clearings, farms and waste places in the Philippines.

Reported to be demulcent, deobstruent, diuretic, lactagogue, purgative and tonic, it may also be a remedy for aches and pains, dysentery, enteritis, fever and pectoral pains.

Nutritional Value
Per 100 g., the leaves are reported to contain 43-58 calories, 80.4-84.1 g h20, 4.5-5.6 g protein, 0.3 g fat, 7.6-12.4 g total carbohydrate , 1.7-2.0 g fiber, 2.4 g ash, 266-366 mg Ca, 97-122 mg P, 7.2-7.7 mg Fe, 12 mg Na, 444 mg K, 6410-7850 ug beta carotene equivalent, 0.13-0.15 mg thiamine, 0.26-0.53 mg riboflavin, 1.1-1.2 mg niacin and 53-80 ascorbic acid. Leaves contain oxydase and chlorogenic acid.

Amaranthus Spinosus (Uray / Kalunay / Kulitis / Local Phil. Spinach)

Amaranthus Spinosus is found throughout the Philippines at lowlands and low altitudes.

It functions as a good expectorant and an effective astringent especially in stopping liquid bowels. Locally, it has been reported that a decoction of the root relieve one’s breathing from acute bronchitis.
MEDICINAL QUALITIES:

•EXPECTORANT

•ANTI-FEBRILE

•ANTI-DIARRHEA

•HEMOSTATIC

•SKIN DISEASES

•Acne

•Eczema

•Psoriasis

•Hives

Nutritional Value
The dried leaves contain (per 100g) 267 - 276 calories, 20 - 34.4% protein, 2 - 4.5% fat, 45 - 54% carbohydrate, 9.8 - 10.4% fibre, 16.6 - 24% ash, 1795 - 5333mg calcium, 333 - 460mg phosphorus, 13.5 - 152.7mg iron, 13 - 37mg sodium, 337 - 3528mg potassium, 27.9 - 40.8mg beta carotene equivalent, 0.06mg thiamine, 2.02mg riboflavin, 7.7 - 8.6mg niacin and 503mg ascorbic acid.

Ipomea Batatas (Talbos ng Kamote / Sweet Potato Tops)

Ipomoea Batatas is a warm season crop extensively cultivated in the Philippines. It can easily be planted any time of the year and propagated from stem cuttings.

Its roots are high in calories and vitamin A and the leafy tops are eaten as vegetables. The tops, especially purplish ones are used for diabetes and the crushed leaves are applied to boils and acne.

•Good source of IODINE

•High in Calories & Vitamin A

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MEDICINAL QUALITIES:

•LOWERS BLOOD SUGAR & CHOLESTEROL in patients TYPE 2 DIABETES

•Helps in the formation of THYROID HORMONES that      control development and growth

•It may also be a remedy for CONSTIPATION and             STOMACH DISTRESS

Nutritional Value
Ipomoea batatas contains calcium, 30; magnesium, 24; potassium, 373; sodium, 13; phosphorus, 49; chlorine, 85; sulphur, 26; and iron, 0.8 mg/100 g; iodine, 4.5 g/kg; manganese, copper, and zinc are present in traces.