Moringa Oleifera: Malunggay (Power Herb)

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 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.

Ipomoea Batatas: Talbos ng Kamote (Power Herb)

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.

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; magnanese, copper, and zinc are present in traces.

Remedy for:

• Tumors of mouth and throat
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Catarhh (Runny Nose; increase in the production of mucus, as it happens in the common cold)
• Fever
• Nausea
• Stomach Distress
• Whitlows (Pus-filled infection on the skin at the side of a fingernail or toenail)