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Egyptians used hibiscus tea to lower body temperature, treat heart and nerve diseases, and as a diuretic
to increase urine production.
Snake plant--
Sansevieria trifasciata (Ruscaceae) is commonly known as snake plant or mother in-law's tongue,an
evergreen herbaceous perennial plant found throughout Malaysia (Anonymous., 2005) and has been
traditionally used by Orang Asli in Perak, Malaysia for the treatment of ear pain, swellings, boils and
fever.
Helbas--
Damong maria (Artemisia vulgaris Linn.), also known as motherwort or maidenwort in North America, is
a local herb, used by herbolaryos in ancient times and now by medical herbalist to treat hemorrhage,
hematuria, and gastrointestinal bleeding in Philippine countryside. On the contrary, some acknowledge
its effectivity as an anti-coagulant. Considerable need surround the accessibility of quality drugs for
indigent and minority populations in the countryside. Damong maria maybe one answer to this need.
Oregano
oregano, (Origanum vulgare L. ), Medicinal uses for oregano date back to the ancient Greek and Roman
empires where applications of the leaves were used to treat such maladies as skin sores and relieve
aching muscles and as an antiseptic. Oregano also has been used in traditional medicines for such
ailments as asthma, cramping, diarrhea, and indigestion. In Greece, an oregano infusion is still used as a
folk remedy against colds and upset stomach and to maintain general health. Based on the current
scientific literature, oregano extracts and individual constituents consistently have demonstrated
antimicrobial actions in vitro toward food-borne pathogens, although the capacity to counter human
infections is not well studied. Oregano contains several potent antioxidants that may contribute to the
findings in preliminary studies that oregano exhibits benefits toward the cardiovascular and nervous
systems, relieves symptoms of inflammation, and modulates blood sugar and lipids. Well-controlled
human studies substantiating these health effects are lacking
Guto kola benefits---
All herbs God gift to the people are using remedies to all problem
All users of guto kola herbs can proved it that the herbs very amazing,
should know early symptoms to find an immediate cure for not worsen the pain
especially 'd like to mix guto kola, onion, tomato it is good for anemik and
highblood.
Treating Diabetes
Pahid/Sambong
Blumea balsamifera
many health benefits that include the treatment of septic wounds, respiratory infections, stomach pains
and kidney stones.
herbal flowering plant used as medicine to treat wounds and cuts, rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti-
spams, colds and coughs
Relaxing Agent
Anti-Diuretic
Oral Ulcers
Breast-milk Stimultant
BAMBOO DWARF (Lophatheri gracilis) PART USED: Stems and leaves. MEDICINAL: Sweet, bland,
cool, alterative, diuretic, antipyretic. Affects heart, stomach and bladder. Has been used to treat
urinary infections with scanty urine output. Has been used for mouth and gum sores, inflammations
and irritability.
Bluternate--Clitoria ternatea
Anti-inflammatory properties
Helps in digestion
is an evergreen shrub that grows in West Africa. The berry of the miracle fruit plant is used as medicine.
People take miracle fruit to treat diabetes and correct chemotherapy-related taste disturbances.
Constipation
It is used in the treatment of hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver with ascites, swelling and pain in the
pharynx[176]. The fresh juice of the leaves and
Rose
Relieves headaches.
Watermelon-
Citrullus lanatus
Improves digestion.
Lowers inflammation
Improves immunity
Corn
→ Antioxidant properties.
Sinaw-sinaw
Eye inflammation,
Sore throat,
Diarrhea,
Prostate problems,
Arthritis,
Gout,
Skin boils,
Wounds,
Burns,
Skin inflammation,
abscesses,
pimples,
Headache
Fever,
Abdominal pains ,
Renal problems,