Guava Leaves

Guava Leaves:

Guava Leaves:

Diabetes

Diabetes – Studies conducted at the  – Studies conducted at the Yakult Central InstituteYakult Central Institute in Japan show

in Japan show that guava leaf tea that guava leaf tea reduces alpha-glucosidreduces alpha-glucosideaseease enz!e activit which in turn lowers "lood sugar levels# $nd enz!e activit which in turn lowers "lood sugar levels# $nd it also prevents sucrose and !altose fro! "eing a"sor"ed into it also prevents sucrose and !altose fro! "eing a"sor"ed into the "od% thus helping to lower "lood sugar levels and

the "od% thus helping to lower "lood sugar levels and helpinghelping with weight loss# &eople who drink guava leaf tea

with weight loss# &eople who drink guava leaf tea over a '(over a '( week period have lower "lood sugar levels% plus it does week period have lower "lood sugar levels% plus it does allall this without increasing insulin production – Great)

this without increasing insulin production – Great)

Digestion

Digestion – *igestion is enhanced "ecause guava leaf tea – *igestion is enhanced "ecause guava leaf tea pro!otes digestive enz!e productio

pro!otes digestive enz!e production# $nd it also n# $nd it also has ahas a powerful anti"acterial agent that kills "acteria in

powerful anti"acterial agent that kills "acteria in the liningthe lining of the gut and

of the gut and stops proliferation of to+ic enz!es "stops proliferation of to+ic enz!es " "acteria# Guava leaves are great for food poisoning and "acteria# Guava leaves are great for food poisoning and

diarrhea in general% plus it soothes awa vo!iting and nausea# diarrhea in general% plus it soothes awa vo!iting and nausea#

 Antioxidant

 Antioxidant – Guava  – Guava leaves are full of powerful antio+idantsleaves are full of powerful antio+idants such as ,ita!in C and

such as ,ita!in C and uercetin that scavenge awa freeuercetin that scavenge awa free

radicals. "oost the i!!une sste!. thus helping to slow the radicals. "oost the i!!une sste!. thus helping to slow the aging process and prevent de"ilitating diseases such as

aging process and prevent de"ilitating diseases such as cardiovascula

cardiovascular r disease. cancer. arthritis. disease. cancer. arthritis. !acular!acular degeneration. and strokes#

degeneration. and strokes#

Sperm Production

Sperm Production – /an  – /an studies show that guava leaf tea hasstudies show that guava leaf tea has the a"ilit to

the a"ilit to increase sper! production thus helping withincrease sper! production thus helping with conception#

conception#

Toothache, Sore Throats, & Gum

Toothache, Sore Throats, & Gum DiseaseDisease – 0resh guava leaves – 0resh guava leaves are well known for eli!inating toothache pain. healing gu! and are well known for eli!inating toothache pain. healing gu! and !outh sores. and sore throats when used as

!outh sores. and sore throats when used as a gargle# Guavaa gargle# Guava leaves contain powerful anti"acterial agents the protect the leaves contain powerful anti"acterial agents the protect the teeth and gu!s. and in so!e

teeth and gu!s. and in so!e areas of the world guava leavesareas of the world guava leaves are used in toothpaste and also for

are used in toothpaste and also for "reath fresheners. and"reath fresheners. and there is an old saing 1$

there is an old saing 1$ guava leaf a da keeps the guava leaf a da keeps the dentistdentist awa#2 &lus the leaves can also "e

awa#2 &lus the leaves can also "e !ade into a natural paste!ade into a natural paste for "rushing on the teeth and gu!s#

Lower Cholesterol – Studies show that people who drink guava leaf tea for 3 !onths have a reduction in L*L or "ad

cholesterol and triglcerides without lowering good cholesterol. plus the leaves are a great liver tonic#

Prostate Cancer – Guava leaves work well for prostate cancer and enlarge!ent% and !ore studies "eing done at this ti!e#

 Antibacterial Action – Guava leaves contain powerful

anti"acterial co!pounds that work well for healing of skin infections and even surgical wounds% plus it dries wounds. helps with infla!!ation. and prevents further infections# Guava leaf paste works well for acne and can "e use in face washes% and guava tea can help with ear infections#

 Allergies – Guava leaves prevent the process of hista!ine release% "asicall all the allergic reactions are "locked " co!pounds found in guava leaves#

 Weight Loss – Guava leaves prevent co!ple+ starches fro! "eing converted into sugars thus pro!oting weight loss# Car"s !ust "e "roken down in the liver for use " the "od and guava leaves prevent car"ohdrate transition to usa"le co!pounds#

ronchitis – Guava leaf tea has the a"ilit to treat "ronchitis " opening up the lungs. loosing !ucus. and soothing coughs#

L!"#$ L!A%!S

Lemon lea' is sedative and antispas!odic#4hose who suffer fro! inso!nia. nervousness. and palpitation should soak five to seven leaves of le!on in a teacup of hot water and allow it to infuse for '5 !inutes# 4he dosage is one cup two ti!es dail#

Le!on leaf will serve as a good and "etter alternative to ,aliu! and other snthetic sedatives.which " the wa. have side effects#4o get !a+i!u! result fro! le!on leaf. take the preparation dail for at least one !onth#*o not e+pect that our inso!nia or nervousness would disappear overnight#

0or migraine headache and asthma. soak two handfuls 6a handful is the a!ount of dried or fresh le!on leaves ou can hold within our fist7 of fresh le!on leaves in one "ottle 8"eer "ottle9 of hot

water# $llow it infuse for ' !inutes#*rink two cups ever night for two weeks#

4his applies !ore particular to asth!a patients# le!on leaf is also good for wor!s# 0or this prepare as for !igraine and asth!a a"ove# 4he dosage is three cups ever night for one week#

 "AL($GGA) L!A%!S

 Anti*iral properties+

It is effective against several viral strains such as: Co!!on cold. ;pstein <ar 8;<,9. =I,-$I*S. >arts viruses. =erpes Si!ple+ virus etc#

 Antimicrobial  iocidal action +

It is effective and applied against "acterial infections such as:-*ental Caries?4oothache Infection. Sphilis. 4phoid. and @rinar 4ract Infection#

 Anti in'lammator- properties +

4he "ark leafs and the root can "e used in several infla!!ator disorders like: - Aheu!atis!. Joint &ain. Bede!a. and $rthritis#

Cancer pre*enting propert- +

It provides protection against tu!ours. &rostate cancer. Skin cancer etc# and also it has got the Aadio protective effect#

 $er*ous Disorders +

4he /alungga or the /oringa has the proven results for the nervine disorders like ;pileps. =steria. =eadache and for spas!odic pain in sto!ach #4he various parts of the plants such as the Aoot. Gu!. <ark. Leave .&ods all are use full in this regard#

.mmunomodulator- e''ect+

4he $uto-I!!une disorders like Lupus erthe!atosus and rheu!atic arthritis. $sth!a can "e successfull alleviated " the consu!ption of the Seeds and the seed oil#

Circulator- s-stem +

4he leave curr and the dr powders !a give co!plete recover fro! anae!ia. =pertension. Cardiac disorders. =percholesterole!ia#

!ndocrine disorders +

$ll the Leave. 0ruits. Seed. Bil. Gu!s are diuretic# $ll parts have the therapeutic properties to "e used in the endocrine disorders like 4hroid. =epatorenal and *ia"etes for nor!alc#

/eproducti*e s-stem +

4he fruit. root. "ark and gu! are a"ortifacient #4he leave pro!ote lactation# Aoot. "ark are aphrodisiac. Seed oil nor!alises the prostate function #4he "ark if properl used has the fe!ale contraceptive propert#

 A%#CAD# L!A%!S

$vocado is a tree# 4he fruit. a popular food. is a good source of potassium and vita!in *# 4he fruit. leaves. and seeds are used to !ake !edicine#

$vocado fruit is used to lower cholesterol levels. to increase se+ual desire. and to sti!ulate !enstrual flow# So!e of the oils in avocado 8che!ists call these oils the 1unsaponifia"le fractions29 are used to treat osteoarthritis# 4he seeds.

leaves. and "ark are used for d-senter- and diarrhea#

$vocado oil is applied directl to the skin to soothe and heal skin and to treat thickening 8sclerosis9 of the skin. gu!

infections 8porrhea9. and arthritis# $vocado oil is used in co!"ination with vita!in <'( for a skin condition

called psoriasis# 4he fruit pulp is used topicall to pro!ote hair growth and speed wound healing# 4he seeds. leaves. and "ark are used to relieve toothache#

GUYABANO LEAVES:

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Alleviates pain stemming from arthritis, joint and back rob!ems, and

rhe"matism#

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Prevents urinary tract infections - G"$abano is kno%n for it&s 'itamin (

content )**+ dai!$ 'a!"e er c"# Vitamin ( can he! to decrease the amo"nt of

harmf"! bacteria that ma$ be resent in the "rinar$ tract#

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Migraine and headache relief  - G"$abano contains ribof!a'in, %hich co"!d

he! %ith headaches#

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May help with anemia - So"rso )g"$abano is rich in iron, %hich co"!d he!

%ith iron deficienc$ anemia#

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Prevents constipation - Before .ich in fiber, g"$abano is one of the man$

foods to choose if $o" s"ffer from constiation#

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Bone health - G"$abano contains coer, a minera! romoting the

absortion of bone/benefiting ca!ci"m#

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Prevents leg cramps - 0otassi"m in the fr"it co"!d he! re'ent !eg crams#

Boosts energy levels - A!ong %ith 'itamin (, g"$abano is kno%n to be rich

in B 'itamins as %e!!# B 'itamins are kno%n to he! increase energ$ !e'e!s#

Lag"ndi Lea'es1

Lagundi is also known for its analgesic effect that helps alleviate pain and

discomfort. Other traditional benefits that are derived from the use of

Lagundi are as follows:

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Relief of asthma & pharyngitis

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Recommended relief of rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, diarrhea

Treatment of cough, colds, fever and flu and other

bronchopulmonary disorders

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lleviate symptoms of !hicken "o#

Removal of worms, and boils

TAWA-TAWAISgood forDengue.Ifitdoesnottotallycuretheepidemicdisease,atleastithelps preventordelaytheeffectsofDengue,thatis,itlowerstheplateletcountofthepatient'sblood.

Tawa-tawa,alsoknownasgatas-gatas,isscientificallyknownasEuphorbiahirta.

Itsusesisnotonlyfortreatingdenguefever.Itcanalsobeusedtorelieveavarietyofillnesses. 1.Antibacterial/Antimicrobial.Itsplantethanolextractsare found to inhibitbacterialgrowth. Alsoeffectiveagainstamoebaandfungalinfection.Prepare25gramsplantpertwocupswater. Boilforthreeminutes.Takethreetofivecupsaday.

2.Antiasthmatic.The herb is good for asthmatic persons. It breaks up mucus and relaxes spasm.Itiscombined with bronchialsedatives in inhalerpreparation.Keep one teaspoon of leavespercupofwaterfortenminutes.Takethreetofourglassesaday.

3.Antidiuretic.Drinking coffee and alcoholic beverages promotes excretion ofbody fluids, diureticeffect.Rapidlossofbodyfluidsisalsoexperiencedbypersonsufferingfrom diarrheaor loosebowelmovement.Toomuchdehydrationcanbefatal.

Gatas-gatas has antidiuretic effect.Itcontains active extracts ofphytochemicaltannins and flavonoidsthatpromotewateradsorptionandelectrolytere-absorption.Preparationissimilarto antibacterial.

4. Anthelmintic effect.Tawa-tawaisaneffectiveworm killeranddewormer.Preparationissame asantibacterial.

5.Antihypertensive. Itcounteractshighbloodpressurebyinhibitingtheactivityofangiotensin convertingenzymeandincreasingurineoutputandelectrolytes.Keeponetothreeteaspoonsof leavesinonecupwaterforfiveminutes.Drinktwoglassesastonic.

6.Sedative.Helpsintreatinganxiety.Modeofapplicationisthesameasantibacterial.

7.Antidysentery.Dysenteryisaninfectionoftheintestinesmarkedbyseverediarrhea.Taking in smallquantities calm the digestivesystem butlarge doses haspurgative effect.Keep one teaspoonleavesinonecupwaterfortenminutes.Takefourglassesaday.

8. Antispasmodic.Itcontainsshikinicacid and choline thatare responsibleforstopping early andlatestageallergy.Preparationissimilartoantibacterial.

9. Treatment of skin diseases.Good fortreatmentofsores,boils,warts,fungiand open wounds.Treatingopenwoundswillturn skinto bluish black.Applyfresh latexto sores,boils, warts,fungiandopenwounds.Sprinkledriedorfreshpowderedleavesaswounddressings. 10. Galactagogue. A breastmilkstimulant.Massagefreshlatextobreasttoincreasemilkflow. Rootdecoctionmaybetaken.Preparationissameasantibacterial.

These green leafy tops have the highest content of total polyphenolic,

among other commercial vegetables studied. It has excellent source of

anti-oxidative compounds mainly, polyphenolic which protects the human body

from oxidative stress associated with many diseases, including cancer and

cardio vascular diseases. It is a good source of protein, minerals, dietary

fiber and nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorous,

sulfur, iron and zinc.

Health Benefits of Talbos ng Kamote:

Diabetes treatment

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Promotes good health

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owers blood sugar and cholesterol

!egulates good bowel movements

Destroys bacteria and inhibit fungi

Papaya leaves”

Papaya Leaves contain powerful healing

compounds that are very important for great

health and vitality... and for curing cancer and

dengue fever.

Indigestion-Heartburn

 - Papaya Leaves are great for getting rid

of invading bacteria that cause upset stomach problems because

they contain karpain which kills bacteria. And it contains lots of

 papain, protease enzyme, and amylase enzyme which help to breaks

down proteins, carbs, and sooth the G tract... and helps with acid

reflu!.

Papaya Leaves reduce inflammation of the stomach lining and heal

gastric ulcers by killing ". pylori bacteria. And Papaya Leaf tea

soothes away colon inflammation from #$ and other inflammatory

 bowel diseases.

Break Down Wheat Gluten

 - Papaya Leaves have the ability to

 break down wheat gluten making it easy to digest.

Cancer

 - Papaya Leaves have a milky sap that%s great for

 preventing and killing cancer cells because it contains acetogenin.

Clavo huasca

Main Actions (in order):

ahrodisiac, ana!gesic )ain/re!ie'er, digesti'e stim"!ant, febrif"ge )red"ces fe'er,

stim"!ant

Main Uses:

2# as a fema!e ahrodisiac for re/menoa"sa! %omen

3# for m"sc!e ain and aches

4# as a digesti'e aid to ca!m the stomach, increase aetite, and e5e! intestina!

gas

6# as a ma!e ahrodisiac and for erecti!e f"nction

7# as a genera! tonic )tones, ba!ances, strengthens o'era!! bod$ f"nctions

Other PropertiesActions !ocumented "y #raditional Use:

ana!gesic )ain/re!ie'er, ahrodisiac, anti/rhe"matic, carminati'e )e5e!s gas, digesti'e stim"!ant, m"sc!e re!a5ant, tonic )tones, ba!ances, strengthens o'era!! bod$ f"nctions

 Taro o Gabi leaves

4aro. which "elongs to the plant fa!il $raceae. is long-stalked. huge-leaved plant growing in !arsh regions#

So!eti!es the plant is called ;lephants ;ar plant as the cordate leaves growing up to 5 c!# long. rese!"le the

elephants ear# It is an her"aceous plant and the '#( !# long stalks spring fro! the underground flesh corn that !a have suckers and stolons a!ong the roots# 4he tin !ale and fe!ale flowers for! a spadi+ inflorescences with a pro!inent

protective spathe# 4he leaves and the starch corns are eaten as food as the are rich in vita!ins and !inerals# It is grown in cultivated soil. and near swa!ps or !arshland#

MEDICINAL USE:

• Lepros and tu"erculosis#

• <eing stptic. it stops the flow of "lood and this

action helps to arrest arterial he!orrhage#

• ;arache#

• $lopecia or hair loss#

• La+ative. piles and for stings of wasps and other

insects#

Ampalaya leaves:

mpalaya leaves and fruits are e#cellent sources of $itamin %, iron,

calcium, and phosphorus. t is also rich in beta carotene.

mpalaya is used as herbal treatment for diabetes, '$, coughs, skin

diseases, sterility in women, parasiticide, antipyretic and as purgative

among others.

Health benefits from ampalaya leaves.

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"owered leaves used as astringent to treat haemorrhoids and piles

(ap or )uice of leaves used to treat skin problems such as ec*ema,

acne, psoriasis, leprosy and scabies

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nfusion of leaves used to treat fever

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nfusion used to treat various stomach problems and to improve

appetite

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"oultice of leaves used to treat headache

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nfusion of leaves used as mouthwash to treat tooth ache and other