alternative medicine

Luyang Dilaw or Turmeric

6:24 PM



This plant has a wide, attractive leaf but its fruit is a small root with a strong medicinal value.

Its uses are for:

1. Arthritis - Ground leaf and mix with coconut oil. Add salt and apply on the painful area.
2. Arthritis - Ground the Turmeric root and apply to the painful area.
3. Cancer Prevention - Take one nail-sized Luyang Dilaw daily, cooked or fresh.
4. Dandruff - Ground the root or leaf. Massage the extracted juice on scalp and hair. Let it sit overnight, then shampoo.
5. Fish and Meat odor - Add Turmeric root to cooking. May also be mixed with oregano and peppermint.
6. Fever and relapse - Mix one teaspoon of powdered Luyang Dilaw with one glass of warm water.
7. Cough - Prevent throat inflammation by getting a small piece and biting into it, squeezing the juice out. Drink the juice.


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Sources:

Perello, A. & Domingo, R. Halamang gamot. Philippines: Booklore Publishing Corp.
De Padua, L. (2000). Gabay sa negosyo. Philippines: Technology and Livelihood Resource Center. 

alternative medicine

Green Tea: The Cancer Solution

8:04 PM

Image from: http://overtheteacups.com/teabriefs/green-tea-for-weight-loss/


Green Tea comes from:

1.       China plant, an evergreen small-leaved bush, scientifically called Camellia Sinensis  and;

2.       Assam plant, a large-leaved tree, scientifically called Sinensis AssamIca.  (Read Tea Break Time for more information.)

In his book “The Cancer Solution”, Dr. Robert Wilner (USA) describes green tea as the delicate pale tea. It is said to be a source of an anti-carcinogenic substance called EGCG or Epigallocatechin Gallate. This substance inhibits the growth of cancer cells, lowers cholesterol levels, and promotes good health and longevity.

In Japan, green tea is considered a tea-food. For while drinking the beverage, the Japanese also eat the leaves. This way they are able to get the optimum value of the herbal medicine instead of throwing this precious food away as waste.  Professor Kazutami Kuwano of the Kesei Gakumi Junior College investigated on its vitamin content. According to him, one (1) tsp. (or 2 g.) of dried green tea to a cup of hot water, contains 50% of Vitamin E and 20% of Vitamin A. For best results, he recommends 3 cups of tea a day.
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*No calories in green tea leaves.

Now that we know the importance of Green Tea, here are important tips for best results. (Tips also good for all medicinal tea):

1.       Tea should be taken in frequent small sips through the day rather than all at once. As a general rule, one half to one cup (8 ounces) of tea 3 to 4 times/day during a 16-hour period is suggested.  This will allow absorption of the liquid into the body.   

2.       Tea removes toxins from the body system.  But the tea also brings with it the body’s water reserves manifested by excessive urination. Over-drinking tea can cause dehydration and some illnesses.  (Read more on Do You Drink Water Sip bySip?)

3.       Too much processing create losses of volatile oils. Instead, just crumble the dried leaves, flowers, bark, roots before steeping for best results then steep in hot water for 15 minutes.

I have Assam tree in my garden.  It needs moisture daily and sunlight as well.  Assam plant has big leaves and the best tea comes from the bud and the two youngest leaves.  But the other matured leaves can also be used.  Green tea from both youngest and matured leaves turn yellow green – amazing!



The roots of Western herbal medicine was influenced by ancient Greeks especially, Hippocrates during the period 460 to 377 BC.  But chronologically speaking, Green Tea is be the oldest herbal with the discovery of Camellia Sinensis as early as 2700BC at Tibet, China. (Tea History – Read more on Tea Break Time.)



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Indeed, Green Tea has a long history and continues to make history until the present time.  

EM-EM
THE GARDENER, MBA

Sources:

Hobert, Ingrid &  Tietze, Harald, Final Remark from Harald, Guava for Modern Diseases, p.83, New Delhi, India, B.Jain Publishers(P)Ltd.

Harding, Jennie, Ancient Herbal History, Holistic Herb p. 10, UK, Parragon Publishing Book  2002, 
Encyclopedia Brittanica 15th edition, Beverage Production, Macropedia 14, p. 755, USA.

Rector-Page, Linda, Herbal preparation method, Healthy Healing, p. 13Healthy Healing Publications, USA

Cancer

Guyabano, The Natural Chemotheraphy: For Liver, Arthritis & More!

7:56 PM




About twenty years ago, in one of our visits to my mother-in-law, Serafina, at Tigbauan, Iloilo (Island of Visayas), I overheard her cough overnight.  The next day, I asked her for a herbal that can relieve her cough.  She gave me leaves she called Babana.  Every night, I boiled some leaves into tea which she drunk before sleeping.  She slept soundly while we were there.

Babana in Ilonggo comes from the Spanish word Guabana.  It is also commonly called Guyabano in the Philippines.  Its scientific name is Anona Muricata and internationally known as Graviola Tree.

The fruit of the Guyabano is very rich in Vitamin C.  Aside from lots of fiber, it is also rich in Vitamins B1, B2 and K.  The fruit and juice are good for the liver and even works against worms.  While the crushed fresh leaves can be boiled and used as compress for swollen feet and inflammations or can be made into poultice for rheumatism.

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In the internet article, Natural Cancer Cell Killer, it is said to increase immune system to protect the body from heart and liver disease, asthma, arthritis and cancer of the colon, breast, prostate and pancreas.  For healing, they also recommend the 30- DAY PROTOCOL or drinking the tea three times a day for 30 days.
  
Many have shared with me the good effects manifested by the healing power of Guyabano but it should be taken the right way to prevent adverse reactions.  For it is common for Filipinos to drink herbal tea as agua tiempo or as a substitute for water.

But Dr. Ramiah of Healing Powers of Water says that “Tea, coffee, aerated drinks and alcohol contain substances that dehydrate”.  As the saying goes “Too much of everything is bad.”  Thus, Guyabano Tea should be taken as follows:

5 leaves per glass of 8 oz.
3 x a day for 30 days                                                                                  
30 minutes before meals or 1 ½ hours after meals
REST for 10 days -   reduce little by little before stopping

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Remember:

  1. Sip tea little by little for best effect;
  2. Avoid the use of straw for tea or any kind of fluid;
  3. There is no substitute for water.

Em-Em
Herbal Gardener, MBA

Sources:
http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-292627553/guyabano-miracle-cure-for-cancer
http://www.foodrecap.net/health/guyabano-against-cancer-and-other-diseases/
http://guyabano.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soursop

Ashitaba

Eat Your Herbal and Herbs Fresh!

8:41 PM


Fresh herbals mean more enzymes, minerals and vitamins. These strengthen the body so the body can heal itself.

Ashitaba/Tomorrow Leaf 



Two (2) dark leaves a day followed by drinking water little by little maintains good health. To maximize the benefits, do not drink coffee, tea or anything with caffeine within 4 hours. This will help in regular bowel movement which will clean the colon.

This herbal helps normalize cholesterol levels, normalize high or low blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, asthma, kidney, diarrhea, vomiting, fertility problem, rheumatism, hemorrhoids among others. Ashitaba contains Vitamin B12 that promotes the immune system so as to fight off serious disorders like cancer. So if there are health concerns, 2 leaves in the morning and 2 leaves at night is advisable.

Two cancer patients shared with me that Ashitaba is a big help to maintain their normal blood platelets. Also, one dengue victim with low platelet increased her platelet and got cured one hour after eating 2 dark green leaves.

Ashitaba came from Hachijo Island, Japan. Ashitaba is also called Gynura because it has a genus originating from Indonesia and Malaysia. It is also called Tomorrow Leaf because once you get a leaf, a small bud appears the next day. You can also mix it in your food as a vegetable.

Customers relieved of ailments would buy again and give Ashitaba as gifts. One customer was so happy to share to me that he gave an 86-year old with a ashen leg due to diabetes. After eating the fresh leaves (4 leaves for healing), his leg went back to normal.

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Basil



Fresh basil helps loosen stuffy nose due to allergic rhinitis or sinusitis. It relieves cough as well. I put it in my toast.

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Gotu Kola



The traditional name here in the Philippines for Gotu Kola is Takip Kohol because its leaf’s size is enough to cover a small edible shell called kohol. As soon as I wake up, I eat seven (7) leaves of this together with two (2) Ashitaba leaves and drink water sip by sip to improve absorption. (Healing Powers of Water by Dr. Ramaiah).

This is good for the memory and youthfulness, the heart, psoriasis, the prostate, cellulite and varicose veins and many more.

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Java Mint/Spear Mint



Mint helps loosen mucus and relieves cough. This can be eaten for fresh breath or even flavor chocolate, candies, ice cream and even cookies.


Lettuce 



This is a leafy vegetable popularly used for salad or in sandwiches. The Romaine, a dark green variety, and Lolla Rossa, the red and green variety, is rich in Pro-vitamin A and Vitamin C, silicon, sulfur, chlorine and Vitamin B complex. Sulfur and chlorine are called lung cleansers.

This is a product of hydroponics. My husband, Romy, planted the lettuce in a small makeshift pot with organic soil over another makeshift pot with water. As the lettuce grows, some of the roots protrude out of the soil and go to the water, maintaining its hydration.


Peppermint



Fresh leaves can be eaten as relief for cough, colds, headache. And yes, it freshens breath.

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Serpentina



This is a bitter plant effective for diabetes and stomach ache. Find out more about Serpentina HERE.

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Sources:

Healing Power of Water by Dr. Savitri Ramaiah c 2009. Sterling Publishers Pvt,Ltd, New Delhi
Healthy Healing An Alternative Healing Reference by Linda Rector-Page c 1992 by Linda Rector Page Published by Healthy Healing Publication 9th Edition
Herbal Plants and Remedies Philippine Copyright 2004 by Amos Books, Inc. 2007 Edition
The Juiceman’s Power of Juicing by Jay Kordick c 1992 by Jay Kordich
Encyclopedia Britannica 15th Edition