halamang gamot

Lavender for Fatigue and Stress

2:00 AM



Did you know that it was the Romans that brought Lavender to Britain?  Its scientific name is Lavandula Angustifolia.

As a herbal tea, the dried flowers soothe fatigue, stress and tension, while the stems and leaves are made into essential oil. You can make homemade oil. (Visit Herbal and Herbs in Personal Care for more information.)  

Lavender requires full sun and watering every other day (or when soil is partly dry). Nourish it by putting organic fertilizer monthly.  (Visit Plant Care for more information.)

EM-EM TINASAS, MBA
The Gardener


Source:

Harding, J. (2002). Holistic herbs: An introductory guide to healing of herbs. Bath: Parragon Publishing

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Lemon Balm for Nervous Tension and Insomnia

1:47 AM



Lemon Balm is a perennial herb which is also referred to as Melissa, the Greek word for "bee".  Its scientific name is Melissa Officinalis (Labiatae/Lamiaceae).  It is a native of South Europe and North Africa.

It has a lemony scent with a gingery taste. Crushed leaves may be added to sauces, fruit salads, jellies and cold summer drinks.

As a herbal tea, it is helpful for indigestion, nervous tension, stress, insomnia and headache.  Lemon balm and peppermint make a good combination for tea.

Lemon balm plants need full sun, daily watering and its monthly organic fertilizer. (Visit Plant Care for more information.)

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Em-em Tinasas, MBA
The Gardener


Source:

Harding, J. (2002). Holistic herbs: An introductory guide to the healing power of herbs. Bath:  Parragon Publishing 

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HOLYBASIL (TULSI) – THE AIR PURIFIER, ENERGIZER, STRESS BALANCER, BEAUTIFIER

3:38 AM



Holy Basil is also known as Tulsi. This herb was discovered more than 3,000 years ago in India, where the plant was used for worship by the Vaishavitic traditions of Hinduism.  In the ancient times, it was also used in Greece and Rome.  It is scientifically known as Ocimum Sanctum or Ocimum Tenuiflorum belonging to the Lamiceae family.

This herb is grows in Asia, England, United States, Brazil, and Africa where it has different names like Basilic Saint, Basili Sacre and many more.

Holy Basil is related to Basil scientifically called Ocimum and the ‘Thai Basil’ known as Ocimum Basilicum.

Tulsi is also called ‘incomparable one’ because of it medicinal and herbal value such as:

      1.   Air Purifier and Energizer – Tulsi releases a special kind of essential oil which frees the air from bacteria and substances that cause diseases.  It also releases ozone which contains 3 atoms of Oxygen (O3) compared to the atmospheric Oxygen that produces 2 atoms of Oxygen (O2) per molecule.  These are the findings of a study at S. V. University, Trupati, India, as reported in the issue of ‘Gujarat Samachar’ dated March 25, 1988.



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 These properties of Tulsi give great energy to the lungs.

Outdoors, this herb releases essential oil and ozone (O3) reaching up to 200 meters away.  Its electrical energy keeps the air fresh.  To care for this plant, it is important to keep it moist and exposed to the sun daily. Once these requirements are met, some pots can be placed indoors for the family’s protection from pollution and diseases.  At night, it should be brought outside for overnight exposure.  I do this at home.

       2.       Stress Balancer – Tulsi contains a compound called Adaptogen which is associated with mental clarity.   When stress occurs, the response from the body is to’ fight or flight’.  Then, adrenaline glands automatically produce stress hormones. With the presence of Adaptogen in Tulsi, the hormone level of Corticosterone is lowered to help balance the stressful situation. 

Drinking of Tulsi decoction (boiled) or chewing fresh leaves daily relieves mental stress according to Dr. Narendra Singh, Assistant Director of Pharmacology in King George Medical College, Lucknow, India.

       3.       Beautifier – Some of the easy ways to use this herb are:

To have a clear skin:  In sitting position, inhale deeply in front of a Tulsi plant and hold your breath.  The aroma inhaled purifies the blood.  The aromatic herb is astringent but pleasant.

Also,   chewing a few leaves purifies the blood and makes the skin color glow.  The taste is like chili and black pepper.

4.       Medical Properties – A valuable research was made on Tulsi by Dr. Upendrari, a physician from Ahmadabad, India. According to Dr. Upendrari’s research, Tulsi can be used to treat cancer, heart disease, kidney, skin and mental retardation.  It was given state honor by Gujarat government.

 5.       Repellant – The strong aroma repels mosquitoes especially mosquitoes causing malaria. It also repels insects, snakes and scorpions.

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Here are some herbal preparations:


A.      Eat 5 leaves of Tulsi a day as protection from many diseases.

B.      For Cough and Colds:
a.       Boil one (1) cup of  water;
b.      Mix 11 fresh leaves of Tulsi;
c.       Add 3 black pepper seeds, a small ginger and a pinch of salt;
d.      Keep boiling until it becomes half a cup. Divide into 3 portions to be taken morning, afternoon and night.

C.      Fever, malaria, and other ailments: Take 11 fresh leaves and 4 black pepper seeds. 

D.      Strength, memory and impressive personality: Ground fresh Tulsi leaves and squeeze the juice.  For children use 5 to 7 leaves, for adults use 25 to 100 leaves depending on the constitution, capacity and disorders. 

          Tulsi leaf juice can be taken in the morning at 2 to 3 spoonful on an empty stomach or divided   
           3 times a day.


CAUTION:

Tulsi leaves can be used regularly for four (4) weeks. But note that these cannot be taken under the following circumstances below.

1.       Do not use for pregnant and breast feeding women.
2.       Do not use 2 weeks before surgery.
3.       Do not use when taking aspirin or medications related to slow blood clotting.

Holy Basil is also used for food especially in the Thai Phat Kaphrao, a dish of meat, seafood and stir-fried rice.  Tulsi also has a preservative property that lessens spoilage when exposed to the aroma.
Holy Basil or Tulsi is such a blessing.  It is an ancient plant with great relevance to our challenging modern lifestyle.

Get your Holy Basil at https://herbalandherbs.wordpress.com/ at Php60-80/seedling bag.

EM-EM
The Gardener, MBA

Sources:

     1.       medicine hunter.com,  Holy Basil/Tulsi-Adaptogen
     2.       rxlist.com and webmd.com,  Holy Basil/Tulsi
     3.       Wikipedia, Holy Basil Tulsi
     4.       Yash Rai, Holy Basil/Tulsi (a Herb)

Elixir of Life pp. 16 -17
Common Uses pp. 27 – 29,  32
Tested Therapeutic Applications pp. 52, 54
The Beautifier p. 55
Colds, Cough and Other Respiratory Diseases p. 90
Diseases of…  Other Miscellaneous Diseases p. 116

NAVNEET Publication (India) Ltd., Ahmadabad and Mumbai, India
     5.       Botannica’s Annuals and Perennials, Ocimum p. 608, San Diego, California, Laurel Glen Publishing

Dokudami

Dokumdami: For Detox, Body Aging, Nose Congestion, Histamine Blocker, Free Radical Scavenger & More!

8:50 PM



Dokudami
Dokudami is known world wide. In China, it is called Houttuynia Cordata, taken from the name of the Dutch scientist, Dr. Houttuynia and Cordata, the Latin word for heart, because of the shape of its leaf. It is also known even as far as US and Australia as heartleaf and lizard tail. It is also called fish mint or fish wort because of its fishy smell. But in Japan where it originated, Dokudami literally means poison block because of its ancient cure-all properties. It gets rid of toxins to control asthma and allergies, body aging, cancer, acne, and more.

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This herbal is both traditional medicine and food that can be taken fresh or dried as tea or as vegetable. This perennial plant grows well with the least sunlight or in total shade with sufficient moisture.  

As medicine, it can be taken orally or externally.  In Japan, it is made into tea called Dokudami Cha. Taken orally, it controls pneumonia, pleurisy, cough, chronic urinary or cervical infection, fever, gastritis, dyspepsia, tumors and more.  Applied externally, it has shown effectiveness in swelling, hemorrhoids, and can be used as urinary antiseptic and for congested nose (rub on nostrils) and many more.  This herbal is used for detox footpads to remove body waste and also used for herbal bath.   
     
There are 6 verified benefits of Dokudami:

1. Histamine Blocker – It controls overproduction of histamine that causes asthma, allergies and anaphylactic shock.
2. Free Radical Scavenger – It prevents body aging and diseases like cancer. It has Polypenol, an active free radical-neutralizing chemical that fights free radicals that is caused by burned food, processed food, pollution.
3. Controls Bacteria – It evidently controls acne-producing bacteria like Staphylococcus Epidermis and Propionibacterin.
4. Increase immune system – It stimulates lympocytes, a part of the body’s defense mechanism.
5. Reduce inflammation – It is one of the eight compounds in Chinese medicine that was used to cure SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome).
6. Anti-microbial, Disinfectant, and Anti-inflammatory 

As food, it is used as garnish in Vietnam.  In North Eastern India, it is called Ja Mardoh and is used as salad or cooked vegetable.

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I had colds and slight asthma this May. To test the benefits of Dokudami, I ate 3 fresh leaves with vinegar and garlic several times. I even tried to put it in fish sauce. In a short time, I was back to normal. I also added some leaves in both our noodle soup and vegetable soup and even tried adding it to our breakfast fried rice with dilis (anchovy).    

With my allergic tendencies to antibiotics, I am thankful that we have Dokudami available. It serves as a histamine blocker which controls anaphylactic shock.  According to Encyclopedia Brittanica, anaphylactic shock is an antigen-antibody reaction of the body from antibiotics causing skin flushing and itchiness of the whole body, etc. I have had several not-so-good experiences of anaphylactic shock and this is why I am extra careful when taking antibiotics. Dokudami is definitely heaven’s gift for me.

Em-em
The Gardener


Sources:

Benefits of Dokudami. Retrieved from http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/benefits-of/dokudami.

Houttuynia Cordata. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houttuynia_cordata.

Anaphylaxis. In Encyclopedia Brittanica. (pp. 370-371). 

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

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera For Wounds & Burns With No Scarring: DIY Alkaline Juice, Hair Rinse & More

10:33 PM





Adding Aloe Vera to juices, soap, lotion, shampoo and other personal care items catches buyers’ attention.  Aloe is easily associated with smoothness, freshness, healing, hair growth and beauty care. And if you look into your garden, you may be surprised to have it and just not know the use for it!   

Aloe Vera or Sabila can grow very big if grown on the ground but smaller if contained in a pot. It turns brown under strong sun exposure because it needs to be watered when it’s partly dry. (Check out Different Herbal and Herbs, Different Needs for the water and sunning needs of different plants)  It also needs compost or organic fertilizer monthly.



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Aloe Vera is a good source of alkaline to neutralize our food acidic intakes. The whole leaf can be crushed and taken as syrup.  Including the skin is very good for the body but it is also very bitter.  A more enjoyable mixture is just taking out the gel inside and mixing it with honey. You can take it as syrup or mix with juice or tea.  

It is also well-noted for healing burns, wounds and sunburn as it has natural tincture of Biodine.  Hot oil fell on my foot once while I was cooking. As first aid, I immediately squeezed Aloe Vera juice on it. When my burn healed, no scar was left on my foot. 

The green peeling of the leaf is also useful as a laxative. In fact, this product is commercially sold especially for the elderly.  You can make it yourself at home by boiling the green peeling in water and by taking one (1) cup of the concoction twice (2) a day.

For beauty, it can be used as styling hair gel.  I make my aloe conditioner and as last rinse for manageable hair and whole body as well.  It feels cool and refreshing!

Get your Aloe Vera at https://herbalandherbs.wordpress.com/ at Php60-100/seedling bag.

Aloe Vera has so much more benefits to its name. You can search Aloe Vera in this blog and find many others. It’s not a wonder why it grows so much. Visit your garden! They are just waiting to show you their power!

EM-EM,
Herbal Gardener, MBA

Sources:

Herbal Home Remedies, Jude C. Todd © Jain  Publishers(P) Ltd.2012
Holistic Herbs, Jennie Harding © Parragon2002
Ashitaba, A Medicinal Plant and Health Method, Kazuo Hida,a Medicinal Plant Specialist 
Research Effects of Ashitaba, Angelica Kisei Koldzumi, Dr. Kevin Lance Jones
Brittanica Encyclopedia Micropaedia ©1992

Christmas

Hawaiian Dancing and Herbs

9:56 PM


Every Christmas, we think of ways to celebrate the birth of Jesus and give joy to others.  The merry-making normally consist of musical programs, games and, of course, lots of food! Our preparation was our dance presentation.

Initially, our dance performance was only for the Christmas party of our church organization, Legion of Mary, but we were also invited to perform for our family-oriented church organization, FAMILIA and finally, at the party of SUBPRES, the association of officers of different villages within Barangay BF but outside BF Homes subdivisions in Paranaque, Metro Manila.

We were composed of seven dancers and five whose role was to serve as ocean waves. The dancers were fast learners because some of them were teachers, while the rest had previous background in Hawaiian and modern dances. Most of them only have one to two affiliations with the organizations mentioned above so I had to hold rehearsals for three different groups.

They may be different groups but they all had one thing in common and that was the appreciation of herbs during break time. They all enjoyed cold Pandan-Tanglad and Tarragon-Mint juice with fresh Ashitaba, Stevia sweet leaves and crackers.

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But food wasn’t the only preparation I made before the dancers came to the house for practice. To make our rehearsals more pleasant and relaxing, I lit a candle and placed homemade Citronella-Mint Oil for mint scent and aromatherapy. And to set us in the Christmas mood, I made a wreath with Citronella leaves and Christmas décor and ribbons. I strategically placed it in the living room not just to serve as design but for it to exude fragrance that drives away mosquitoes.



Hawaiian Interpretative Dance is a dance for matured women. It interprets the feelings   in the song projected through facial expression and body movements. The interpretative dance is accentuated by the graceful hula of the hands and the feet.  It is challenging to keep up with the discipline required in this kind of dance while maintaining the individual dancer’s poise.

Enjoy the dance with us! Click the video below to watch ‘MoonlightBay’, a Hawaiian Interpretative Dance, choreographed by Ma. Vida Madrigal, Ph.D.


Merry Christmas and Aloha!

Aloe Vera

Traveling Light And Green!

9:54 PM


This mid-October, I traveled by bus and ferryboat to Catanduanes, an island in the Bicol region,Philippines. I was with my first cousins, Angel and Cynthia, first cousin-in-law Elvie and nephew, Kit. Our other first cousins traveled by car while those with elderly parents took the plane.  It was a sad reunion because of the demise our dear uncle, retired Judge Pio Rodulfo. He comes from a family of 13 children including my late father, Godo.  Most of his siblings settled in Metro Manila and despite the distance, Tito Pio obliged himself to attend every occasion whether in joy or in sorrow. This time, it is our turn to go back to Bato, our hometown, to give him our final respect and be with his family in this hour of bereavement.

During our 11-hour bus ride, I offered my relatives my herb sandwiches but on condition that they taste it first then tell me if they are interested to take an entire sandwich. I remember them say, “Wow, it smells like pizza!” It was a concoction of cheese, garlic, pepper, a little olive oil plus herbs (cut into small pieces) from local Oregano, Basil, Dill and Pancit-pancitan (our indigenous vegetable), and a little anchovy (dilis).  They enjoyed the unique taste!  I also offered them  Tarragon leaves which they placed in their water bottle for aroma and fresh breath.


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Our next ride was a ferryboat/RORO.  The sea was so smooth and I enjoyed the 3-hour travel. Finally, I was able to try the much publicized Roll On-Roll Off or RORO ride!

At our hometown, during the wake, I gave away Ashitaba/Tomorrow Leaf stems with flyers to explain its uses.  Cynthia, Elvie and I were assigned to stay at the beautiful home of our first cousin Era and her husband, Ben.  For my toiletries, I brought my homemade Gugo shampoo, Aloe Vera hair rinse, Citro-Mint deodorant, Citro-Mint massage oil and mosquito repellant, and Aloe Vera Alcohol.

Get your Ashitaba, Gugo, Citronella, Peppermint and Aloe Vera at https://herbalandherbs.wordpress.com/. 

At breakfast, Elvie who is a dentist by profession asked me for Tarragon leaves and tried it with coffee and she enjoyed the blend very much.  She also enjoyed putting the leaves in the water bottle.  Practically Elvie and Tarragon became inseparable for several days.



Preparing to go home, at our last breakfast in Catanduanes, Cynthia requested for Oregano.  Ben dutifully gathered big leaves.  To their surprise we ate them like crunchy potato chips! (It is usually steeped or boiled as medicinal tea for colds and cough).  Then, Cynthia got a king-sized pan de sal, applied cheese spread, and placed Oregano as if it was lettuce and topped it with shrimps for her snack for the trip back home.  It looked good so I imitated minus the shrimps because I am allergic to crustaceans.




Seeing the Oregano there, the herbal observer in me noticed that the leaves in the island are medium-sized and have sharp blade-like edges compared to what I have in Metro Manila . The physical difference is caused by the cross-breeding with other plants and the ecology of  the area. Despite these, the properties remain the same.

And if you check the picture gallery of this website, Oregano comes in different sizes.  The Philipine Oregano can grow in different sizes – small, medium and  large (leaves can grow as  big as a hand).  In contrast, the Italian Oregano plant comes in very small leaves. But the appearance if you look closely, even the taste, and aroma is the same.  It would be good to note, too, that Oregano originated in the Mediterranean and Western Asia.  It’s name originated from the Greek word ‘Origanum’ meaning joy of the mountain.  No wonder Oregano flavor is common in Mediterranean dishes.

On the way to Metro Manila, we stopped over at Lucena.  I missed a step and my ankles bulged with soreness though I didn’t feel any pain. I immediately crushed Kataka-taka leaves on both feet and wore socks upon getting home and the following day, it was back to normal!

It has become my lifestyle to be green when at home.  So that when I had to travel,  it was automatic for me to bring my homemade products.  I am happy to see the excitement of many, once re-oriented to the natural world.  Surely, Mother Nature welcomes all with open arms!

EM-EM,
Herbal Gardener, MBA

Source: 

Britannica Micropaedia 1992

Herbal

Make Herbal DIYs & Make Your Money Work For You!

9:43 PM


Once I started to experiment on quick ‘n easy ways to use herbals, more discoveries came into place.This blog offers many types of food and care. This is indeed a herbaland adventure where God’s gift of nature is waiting to unfold… and tickle your creativity!

Some organic customers at the organic market request me to make homemade oil, spray etc. for them instead, but I refuse. It will defeat the advocacy to SAVE THE EARTH …reuse, reduce,  recycle. Because the more useful the garden, the more it will be appreciated and cared for, especially, if beauty is one of them.

Actually, the first advantage is a green grocery store within your reach. And the benefit of self-sufficiency is… savings!

MAKE MONEY WORK FOR YOU!

Common attitude when there is extra cash is to buy more consumer products. There are many more places where you can invest your hard-earned cash to attain financial independence.

I am not an agent but let me help you know more about the financial market.

A. Stocks or equities – The stock market is where big corporations enlist themselves where they offer common shares for the public to invest in their operation or expansion.

1. You can find information through newspapers with business section or;
2. Through PSE's website where you will find all the information about Phil. Stock Exchange, updates and even a stock-trading game.They also have regular schedules on basic stock trading seminars.
3. Radio and television programs like ANC Business Channel.
4. Stockbrokers can be over-the-counter or electronic trading through commercial banks or their subsidiaries.

Also, It would be good to know the blue chip stocks.

B. Mutual Funds

You find NAVPS or net asset value per share through…

1. Business Mirror and Business Standard below the stock market report or through,
2. PSE Website click market and under it choose funds.
Asset management companies are managed by professional fund managers who invest shareholders’ money according to their choice depending on their risk appetite.

1. Stocks or equities through stock market or;
2. Bonds through peso, dollar, global, commercial bonds
3. Balanced fund is a mix of stocks and bonds

You will notice that asset management companies are subsidiaries of commercial banks and insurances. Investment is as low as P5,000.00.

C. Banks – Banks offer UITF (Unit Investment Trust Fund) which also give different choices for investors. They also have in-house insurance packages with investment products.

D. Insurance companies have many insurance packages with investment.
Your effort and discipline through savings aimed for financial independence is important to our economy. The Philippines is enjoying an “emerging market” status. It is your awareness that will empower you to make us finally reach that goal! Let’s e-m-e-r-g-e!!!!

Em-em, 
Herbal Gardener, MBA

Ashitaba

Herbal and Herbs For Your Soup

9:00 PM



Kitchen herbs make ordinary food taste special. Actually, when I run out of vegetables or meat, I run to my herbs as food extenders or to garnish my emergency canned goods.

Ashitaba/Tomorrow Leaf 



This is also a vegetable and can be mixed with soup.

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Kuchai Leek



This is good topping for any kind of soup.

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Lettuce 



Mix this vegetable with soup.


American Spinach


This is a versatile veggie and can be mixed with any kind of soup. This has high Iron content plus Vitamins A & C.


Peppermint and Tarragon



These herbs are good toppings depending on one’s taste.

Get your Peppermint and Tarragon at Php60/seedling bag. 
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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

Internet:

 http://www.sallybernstein.com/food/columns/gilbert/tarragon.htm

Aloe Vera

Herbal and Herbs For Pet Care!

8:10 PM




Aloe Vera


Remove thorny side of Aloe Vera leaves.  Discard then cut the leaves into small pieces.  Mix with pet food for good health and shiny hair.

Get your Aloe Vera at Php60-100/seedling bag. 
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Citronella


Boil Citronella leaves for fragrance and natural pesticide. You can mix Neem leaves for good skin.
When I bathe my dogs, I first use laundry soap (Perla) for the first soaping and rinse.  For the second soaping, I use  Perla again and bathroom soap to be sure soap entered their fur.  Then I let it stand for more than 30 minutes.  I then use the boiled Citronella /Neem with cold water added for rinsing.  As for the remaining mixture, I clean the  pet houses and pet area and walls.  Everything is clean and smells nice!

I enjoy bathing the dogs now.  Before, I felt so bad when I used dog soap with pesticides.

Get your Citronella at Php100/seedling bag. 
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Neem Tree Leaves


Boil  Neem Leaves. Neem helps pets have healthy skin and heal wounds and skin diseases. Rinsing with the same procedure as Citronella.


Get your Neem Tree at Php150/seedling bag. 

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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

Internet:

http://www.infonet-biovision.org/res/res/files/494.hdra%20NeemTree.pdfhttp://www.sallybernstein.com/food/columns/gilbert/tarragon

Aloe Vera

Herbal and Herbs For First Aid

8:04 PM


Here are my self sufficient tips on how you can enjoy as I am enjoying the nature’s gifts. With these, you will be able to value more their presence in your garden.

Aloe Vera



This is used for wounds, burns, blackhead, pimples, wrinkles and sunburn. When I get burns while cooking in the kitchen, this is my immediate remedy. I just squeeze the juice.



Get your Aloe Vera at Php60-100/seedling bag. 
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Basil 



This is a remedy for toothache as well as for athlete’s foot, insect bites, tooth aches (affected area) and allergies. Just crush the leaves and apply on affected skin.

Get your Basil at Php60/seedling bag. 
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Katakataka 



This is a local plant name. According to immigrants from USA, there is a similar plant there. It is called Life Plant because the tillers grow around the leaf.

I always have a leaf in the kitchen because it removes the itchiness from mosquito bites and other insect bites and rashes, too. After cleaning it with soap and water, I crush and apply on affected area. It sticks to the skin. This is also good for pains, sprains and mumps.

This is a good decorative indoor or outdoor. But if indoor, it has to be brought out for sunning.

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Kuchai Leek 



This is a good antiseptic for wounds by applying on wound.

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Lantana




Normally, this is known as a decorative plant but it has healing properties for sprain and rheumatism. Just clean, ground, put oil, heat, and apply on affected area. Option: Use hot water bottle on top of the crushed leaves with oil and apply on affected area.



Mayana


This is a decorative plant with no flowers. This herb has many variations in color and size but one thing that they have in common is their texture. When my daughter was young, I would apply a leaf with oil on her bruises after sparring at her Tae Kwon Do class.

This is also good for sprain, headache and flatulence. Just clean and crush the leaves, apply, heat, and apply on affected area. Or instead of heating, put hot water bottle on top of leaves with oil and apply on affected area.


Neem Tree



This is effective for skin diseases like Psoriasis, pimples, acne and wounds. Neem leaves are boiled.

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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

Internet:

http://www.infonet-biovision.org/res/res/files/494.hdra%20NeemTree.pdf