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.

Corchorus Olitorius: Saluyot (Power Herb)

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.

Remedy for:

• 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

Amaranthus Spinosus: Uray or Kulitis (Power Herb)

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

It is 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.

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.

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