MALUNGGAY TEA Malunggay (Moringa Oleifera) has been used as herbal medicine in many cultures for hundreds of years,

Malunggay is known as a very nutritious plant. According to Eduardo Gonzales, Malunggay leaves are loaded with nutrients, especially vitamins and minerals. The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Philippines have shown that malunggay leaves contain protein, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, beta-carotene, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and ascorbic acid (vit C). Compared to other foods, Malunggay has seven times more vitamin C than oranges, four times more calcium and two times more protein than milk, four times more vitamin A than carrots, and three times more potassium than bananas. Malunggay as a tea can give us many benefits. First, it can prevent malnutrition in our country because the vitamins and minerals in malunggay leaves are preserved in the malunggay tea. Second, it can help lactating mothers to produce more milk for it contains galactogogueit increases the flow of milk of lactating mothers. Third, it has been shown in studies to have an ant-tumor capacity. Malunggay contains benzyl isothiocynate that has anti-cancer and chemoprotective capabilities. Fourth, Malunggay has been found to inhibit inflammation associated with rheumatism, arthritis and joint pains. Fifth, it reduces phlegm and are administered internally for scurvy and catarrhal conditions. Conclusion: Malunggay tea strengthens the immune system, restores skin condition, controls blood pressure, re.ieves headaches and migraines, manages the sugar level thereby preventing diabetes, reduces inflammations and arthritis pains, restricts the growth of tumors, and heals ulcers. Vitamins and minerals found in Malunggay

Vitamin A, which acts as a shield against eye disease, skin disease, heart ailments, diarrhea, and many other diseases. Vitamin C, fighting a host of illnesses including colds and flu. Calcium, which builds strong bones and teeth, and helps prevent osteoporosis. Potassium, essential for the functioning of the brain and nerves. Proteins, the basic building blocks of all our body cells. calcium content is very high for a plant. Iron content is likewise very good. It is even an excellent source of protein being higher than amino acid pattern of FAO reference protein. a very low source of fat and carbohydrates. The leaves are incomparable as a source of the sulfur-containing amino acids methionine and cystine, which are often in short supply.

ANTIBIOTIC Moringa is used as a tropical treatment for minor infections. Its antibiotic property is identified as DIABETES an extract has been shown to be effective in lowering blood sugar levels. It is believed to have a stabilizing ANTHELMINTIC/PURGTIVE able to kill intestinal worms. LACTAGOGUE believed to increase womans milk production. Can do much to preserve the mothers health and pass It can rebuild weak bones and nourish breastfed babies (pangpa-dagdag ng gatas sa nagpapadedeng ina). DIURETIC is recommended in case of gonorrhea. The powder made from fresh Moringa leaves seems to provide long-lasting energy boost when used regularly. People Nutritional value helps boost the immune system of the people living with AIDS or infected with the HIV virus, which

pterygospermin, a bacterial and fungicidal compound. effect on blood pressure and is used to treat anxiety.

on strength to the fetus or nursing child.

frequently report having much more endurance in their work, at home and at play. causes AIDS. Its an all-natural source of nutrition that could also help people with HIV and AIDS live longer and healthier lives.

Leaves are used as remedy for diarrhea, dysentery and colitis.

CAMOTE TOPS TEA Talbos ng Kamote (Ipomea batatas) is one of the healthiest natural food that is so easy to find in the market. The leafy Kamote tops can be eaten as vegetable. It contains protein, dietary fiber, lipid, and essential minerals and nutrients such as calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfur, iron, copper, zinc, manganese, aluminum and boron. It is an important source of vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and ascorbic acid. Camote tops tea has lots of benefits. First, it ranks as one of the richest source of Vitamin C and vitamin C offers some protection against coronary heart. Thus it can help prevent Heart diseases. Due to Camote tops rich vitamin A and C content, it can act as a powerful antioxidant that removes free radicals. It can also help prevent cancer in glands and orgsnd wit ephithelial tissue due to its high Vitamin A content. Second, it helps remove heavy metals from the body such as cadmium, copper and lead. Third, it is an easily digestible food and is good for stomach ulcer and inflamed condition of the colon. Fourth, it stabilizes blood sugars and lowers insulin resistance. Fifth, it soothes irritated or inflamed skin or internal parts of the nose, mouth, or throat. It also promotes and regulates bowel movements. Moreover, drinking Camote Tea can help increase platelet count. Conclusion: aside from being rich in vitamins and nutrients like vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and ascorbic acid, Camote tops tea can be a remedy for diabetes, asthma heart diseases and cancer. It also soothes inflamed skins and regulates bowel movements.

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According to the Biotechnology Program Office of the Department of Agriculture, the malunggay has been found by biochemists and molecular anthropologists to be rich in vitamins C and A, iron, and high density lipoprotein or good cholesterol. However due to its undesirable taste, some children would refuse to eat malunggay.