Oruga, Marielle Ann I.

October 24, 2017

Home Skills (1:30 - 2:30 pm every Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Assignment # 5
Oruga, Marielle Ann I. October 24, 2017

Home Skills (1:30 - 2:30 pm every Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Assignment # 3

1. Research one (1) food or herbal medicine with procedures of treatment and benefits.

a.) Name of Food/ Herb and Picture

Bayabas or guava fruit is known for being rich in vitamin C and

vitamin A. It has value in herbal medicine for its antiseptic activity
in treating wounds, ulcers, bacterial infections and diarrhea.

Scientific Name: Psidium guajava

Bayabas or guava is a fruit bearing shrub or small tree that grows
in the tropical climate like Mexico, Peru and the Philippines.
Bayabas is widely used in the Philippines as herbal medicine and is
recognized by the Philippine Department of Health for its
antiseptic property.
b.) Procedures

How to use Bayabas as an antiseptic and astringent

1. Gather fresh bayabas leaves and wash with water.

2. Boil one cup of bayabas leaves in three cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Strain and let cool.

For diarrhea and control of stomach parasites

1. Gather fresh Bayabas leaves,

2. Boil chopped pieces of about 4 to 6 tablespoon for every 18 ounces of water.

3. Strain and let cool.

4. Drink cup of decoction every 3-4 hours until symptoms improve.

c.) Benefits

1. anti-spasmodic 4.anti-allergy 7.anti-cough

2.antioxidant 5. anti-microbial 8. anti-diabetic

3. hepatoprotective, 6.anti-plasmodial 9. anti-genotoxic

Oruga, Marielle Ann I. October 24, 2017

Home Skills (1:30 - 2:30 pm every Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Assignment # 4

a. Enegy Giving Foods

b. Body Building Foods c. Body Regulating Foods