Ginger/Luya

Herbal Syrup
Submitted by: Lovely Jane J. Gonzales
Submitted to: Sir Abraham J. Obedoza

Grade 8- Edison
Date: January 27,2020

Luya, LuyangDilaw or Ginger, It is the
rhizome of the plant Zingiberofficinale. It lends its
name to its genus and family (Zingiberaceae). Other
notable members of this plant family are turmeic,
cardamom, and galangal..Luya or Ginger has been
used throughout recorded history for both culinary
and medicinal purposes.
Luya, luyangdilaw or ginger is an erect,
smooth plant with thickened and aromatic
rootstocks. Luya or ginger has Leafy stems that are
0.4 to 1 meter high. Ginger Leaves are distichous,
lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, 15-25 cm long, and 2
cm wide or less. Luya scape from rootstock is erect,
15-25 cm high, covered with imbricate bracts. Calyx
is 1 cm long. Corolla is greenish-yellow with a tube
less than 2 cm long .
The taste of luyangdilaw or ginger is distinct,
brought about by the zingerone and shogoal
substances that it has, giving the plant its pungent
properties. As herbal syrup, LuyangDilaw has long
been used as a cold, cough, fever, and sore throat
remedy.
Ginger/Luya Herbal Syrup
Ingredients:
1 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger root
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
2 cups water
½ – 1 cup sugar or honey
Directions:
1. Combine ginger, cinnamon stick (if using),
water, and sugar (if you are using honey, it
will be added later) in a small saucepan and
bring to a boil.
Ginger / Luya in Traditional and Folkloric 2. Reduce heat to a simmer until the liquid has
Syrup reduced by half, about 30-45 minutes.
3. Strain out the ginger. If you used sugar then
Luya or ginger has been used as herbal syrup your syrup is finished and you can skip to
in many cultures for hundreds of years, Luya or storage.
ginger is claimed to have many medicinal value, from 4. Let the syrup cool to room temperature,
antibacterial, anti- inflamatory to anti nausea and then stir in the honey (if using).
treatment of sore throat. 5. Store in a glass jar in the fridge. The syrup
will keep for a month or more. Yields about
Luya or ginger is popularly used for sore 2 cups of finished ginger syrup.
throat prevention and treatment. Luya is also widely
used as herbal syrup to prevent or treat nausea and
vomiting associated with motion sickness and also
being used for treatment of nausea associated in
cancer chemotherapy. Luya or ginger is also used as
support against inflamatory associated with arthritis
and rhematisms..Luya or ginger is also used as
digestive aid for mild stomach upset, to lower
cholesterol level, anti viral and anti bacterial
properties and for the treatment of cancer.
 BLUE
TERNATE AND
LAGUNDI
Herbal Medicine
Submitted by: Nash Ezekiel Juanillo
Submitted to: Sir Abraham J. Obedoza

Grade 8- Linneus
What is blue ternate ( Clitoria ternatea )?
Also known as Asian Pigeon Wings, Blue Bell
Vine, Blue Pea, Cordofan Pea and Darwin pea,
‘Butterfly Pea’ (Clitoria ternatea) is an
amazing brain boosting herb native to tropical
equatorial Asia.
A traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine,
Clitoria Ternatea has been consumed for
centuries as a memory enhancer, brain booster,
anti-stress and calmative agent.
What is lagundi leaves?
Also known as Vitex negundo , is a large
native shrub that grows in Asia and
southeast Asia such as the Philippines and
India and has been traditionally used as
herbal medicine and is an important
medicinal plant in Ayurvedic and Unani
systems of medicine. The extracts from its
leaves and roots are mostly considered
provide the most health benefits. The
Philippine department of health has
conducted research and study Lagundi and
has suggested that the Lagundi plant has a
number of verifiable therapeutic value and
health benefits to man.
What is the benefits of blue ternate?
 * Antioxidant properties.
 * Anti-diabetic properties.
 * Reduces stress and anxiety.
 * Beneficial for hair and skin.
 * Anti-cancer and anti-tumour properties.
 * Anti-microbial properties.
 * Anti-inflammatory properties.
 * Improves eyesight.
What is the benefits of Lagundi leaves?
 Lagundi is used to prevent and treat worm
infestation
 Lagundi is also used treat skin diseases such
as eczema, ring worm, etc.
 Used to wash wounds to promote healing,
 Lagundi has an analgesic function to
treat rheumatism, muscle pain and inflammation
of joints
 Lagunid is used for anorexia,
 Used to treat Stomach problems such as colic,
spasms and indisgeston,
 Lagundi has claimed health benefits against high
cholesterol.
 Lagundi is also used as a carminative herb
 Lagundi is believed to promote good memory
and eye sight,
 Lagundi tea is taken to relieve anxiety and to
promote relaxation.
 •Moringa leaves combined with honey and
calamsi to treat cough and asthma

•Moringa is used as skin restorer to promote

skin rejuvenation.

•Moringa soup is used to lower high blood

pressure
•Moringa tea from bark or leaves is used to Moringa: Combat Malnutrition, used
MORINGA
treat insomnia and restlessness. to combat malnutrition, especially among
infants and nursing mothers. Contains
•Moringa pod is chewed to treat and prevent
intestinal parasites in children.
vitamins A, B and C, calcium, iron and protein.
HERBAL
•Moringa is also recommended for sufferers
of diabetes MEDICINE
•Moringa is consumed to strengthen the bones Moringa Scientific Name:
especially for growing children and older people due ot
high calcium content. MoringaOleifera
•Moringa oil or poultice is used to treat bone and
ligament related conditions that involve inflammations
such as gout, rheumatism, back pain, sprains and all srts
of swelling.

•Moringa is also used to improve eye problems.

Believed to contain high amount of vitamin A, more than
that of a carrot. Submitted by: Emelie J. Nunez
Submitted to: Sir Abraham J. Obedoza
•Moringa is used along with other herbal
medicines to treat cancer. Grade 8-LINNAEUS
•Leaves and fruit used for constipation and as Date: January 30,2020
diuretic.

Figure 1: Malunggay
Also known as: "Malunggáy" in Philippines,
"Sajina" in India, "Shojne" in Bengal, "Munagakaya" in
Telugu, "Shenano" in Rajasthani, "Shevaga" in Marathi,
"Nuggekai" in Kannada, "Drumstick Tree, Horse Radish
Tree, Ben Oil Tree" in English, "La mu" in Chinese. The
Moringa plant can grow to as high as 9 meters with erect
white trunks. The compound leaf has about 3 to 9
leaflets. Moringa has white fragrant flowers that produces
long pods with 3-angled winged seeds.
Moringa may be propagated by planting its seeds
about an inch in the ground or matured Moringa stem
cuttings of about 3 feet in length may also be planted into
the ground. Planted Moringacuttings grows faster
compared to planted seeds.
Moringa (MoringaOleifera) has been used as
herbal medicine in many cultures for hundreds of
years,Moringa is known as a very nutritious plant where
it is used to combat malnutrition in third world countries
especially for infants and nursing mothers.
Figure 2: Moringa (MoringaOleifera)
Moringa has an impressive range of medicinal
uses and health benefits, with high nutritional value. The
Moringa plant provides a rich and rare combination of
zeatin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and
kaempferol. Moringaoleifera act as cardiac and
circulatory stimulants, possess antitumor, antipyretic,
antiepileptic, antiinflammatory, antiulcer, antispasmodic,
diuretic, antihypertensive, cholesterol lowering,
antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial
and antifungal activities, and are being employed for the
treatment of different ailments in the indigenous system
of medicine, particularly in South Asia.
Moringa in Traditional and Folkloric
Medicine
Moringa is widely believed to contain high value
nutrients and consumption of which promotes general
well being. Moringa is also called a "miracle tree"
primarilly for the various health benefits it can provide for
almost all kinds of diseases and medical conditions.
More over almost all of its parts have use - from its
roots, pods, seeds, barks, flowers and leaves. Listed
below are some of the traditional health benefits of
Moringa.
•Decoction of boiled roots used to wash sores,
cuts, skin ulcers, wounds and other skin diseases to
alleviate pain and promote healing.
•Moringa is also used for stomach and intestinal
problems such as ulcers and constipation.
•Moringa roots and bark have been used as
abortifacient.
•Moringa flower with soy milk is used as
aphrodisiac and promote fertility for men.
•While Moringa roots are believed to suppress
fertility, chewed as a contraceptive by women.
•Moringa roots are also used to treat snake bites,
•The juice from Moringa roots is used to treat
ear related problems (otalgia).
•Moringa leaves pounded and combined with
coconut oil is used to treat scalp problems and to
promote hair growth.
•Boiled Moringa leaves contain immune
boosting nutrients used in sickness recovery.
•Boiled Moringa leaves used to promote milk
production in nursing mothers.