*ENGLISH NAME : Eggplant

*SCIENTIFIC NAME: Solanum melongena

*COMMON NAME: brinjal, aubergine, or
guinea squash
*VARIETY: Ping Tung Eggplant
*DATE PLANTED: JUNE 24, 2022
*PROCESSES & USES:
It can be grilled, stuffed, roasted, served in soups and stews
and on kabobs, and used in curries and stir-fries. Eggplant is
nutritious, being low in calories, fat, and sodium. It is high in fiber,
and provides additional nutrients such as potassium, magnesium,
folic acid, vitamin B6 and A.
*ENGLISH NAME : Lady's finger
*SCIENTIFIC NAME: Solanum lycopersicum
*COMMON NAME: Lady's-finger, Okra,
Gumbo, Bendi
*VARIETY: Blondy
*DATE PLANTED: July 8, 2022
*PROCESSES & USES:
Okra is low in calories but packed full of nutrients. The vitamin C in
okra helps support healthy immune function. Okra is also rich in vitamin K,
which helps your body clot blood. Antioxidants are natural compounds that
help your body fight off molecules called free radicals that can damage cells.
*ENGLISH NAME : Alo vera
*SCIENTIFIC NAME: Aloe vera
*COMMON NAME: Aloe barbadensis miller
*VARIETY: Aloe vera barbadensis miller
*DATE PLANTED: August 12, 2022
*PROCESSES & USES:
Aloe vera is gel from the leaves of aloe plants. People have
used it for thousands of years for healing and softening the skin.
Aloe has also long been a folk treatment for many maladies,
including constipation and skin disorders. Modern- day research
into aloe vera's benefits is mixed, with some evidence showing it
can cause cancer in lab animals.
*ENGLISH NAME : Turmeric
*SCIENTIFIC NAME: Curcuma longa
*COMMON NAME: curcumin, Curcuma,
Curcuma aromatic,
luyang dilaw
*VARIETY: Roma
*DATE PLANTED: August 12, 2022
*PROCESSES & USES:
Turmeric is commonly used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards,
and other foods. The turmeric root is also used to make alternative medicine.
Turmeric has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in
reducing blood cholesterol, reducing osteoarthritis pain, or relieving itching
caused by chronic kidney disease.
*ENGLISH NAME : Turmeric
*SCIENTIFIC NAME: Curcuma longa
*COMMON NAME: curcumin, Curcuma,
Curcuma aromatic,
luyang dilaw
*VARIETY: Prabha
*DATE PLANTED: October 4, 2022
*PROCESSES & USES:
Turmeric is commonly used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards,
and other foods. The turmeric root is also used to make alternative medicine.
Turmeric has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in
reducing blood cholesterol, reducing osteoarthritis pain, or relieving itching
caused by chronic kidney disease.
*ENGLISH NAME : Philippine Oregano
*SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coleus Aromaticus
*COMMON NAME: origanom vulgare,
Suganda,Kalabo
*VARIETY: Philippine oregano
*DATE PLANTED: October 7, 2022
*PROCESSES & USES:
Kalabo is a perennial herbal medicine which is not only used
by the local people in healing their coughs and colds but also
using the leaves in their cooking. The leaves are very aromatic
and they have balsamic flavor. 
*ENGLISH NAME : Water spinach
*SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ipomoea aquatica
*COMMON NAME: te kangkong (Kiribati),
kangkong (Tuvalu), water spinach,
swamp cabbage, aquatic
sweet potato.
*VARIETY: Chinese kangkong
*DATE PLANTED: July 29, 2022
*PROCESSES & USES:
Kangkong buds, used as poultice to treat skin diseases such as
ringworm, athletes foot etc,.Kangkong is used to promote vomiting in
poisoning. Kangkong juice mixed with water are used as cold compress to treat
fever. Juice from boiled kangkong is used to loosen constipation.
*ENGLISH NAME : Pechay
*SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica rapa subsp.
Chinensis
*COMMON NAME: Pechay
*VARIETY: Pechay Pavo
*DATE PLANTED: August 15, 2022
*PROCESSES & USES:
Pechay is full of cancer-fighting compounds such as vitamins
C and E, beta-carotene, folate, and selenium. Vitamin C, vitamin E,
and beta-carotene are powerful antioxidants that can help to
prevent cell damage from free radicals, which may help to lower
your cancer risk and is use as
food.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: PEPEROMIA
PELLUCIDA
ENGLISH NAME: PEPPER ELDER
COMMON NAMES: PEPPER ELDER,
SHINING
BUSH PLANT, AND
MAN
TO MAN/SINAW
SINAW
PROCESSES & USES: This fleshy herb
plant is believed to treat UTI in traditional
folk medicine.
Used as food item as well as a medicinal
herb/food supplement.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: MORINGA
OLEIFERA
ENGLISH NAME: MORINGA
COMMON NAME: DRUMSTICK TREE

KUMUNGGAY/MALUNGGAY
USES: Use as Herbal medicine and vegetable
ingredient in cooking.  Malunggay has been
found to have anti-inflammatory properties that
can help prevent and treat certain inflammations
and help boosts the immune system.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: LACTUVA SATIVA
ENG.NAME: LETTUCE
COMMON NAME: LETTUCE
VARIETY: RED,GREEN,OAK
DATE PLANTED: AUGUST 15, 2022
USES: Most often used for salads, although
it is also seen in other kinds of food, such as
soups, sandwiches and wraps; it can also be
grilled.  Lettuce is a source of vitamin K,
which helps strengthen bones.  Lettuce is a
source of vitamin A, which plays a role in eye
health.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: CASSIA
ALATA ENGLISH NAME:
RINGWORM
SHRUB
COMMON NAME: AKAPULKO
ASUNTING
USES: TREAT FUNGAL INFECTIONS,
intestinal parasites, bronchitis, asthma
and use as mouth wash.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: MALABAR KNIGHT SHADE
ENG NAME: MALABAR SPINACH, VINE SPINACH,
RED VINE SPINACH, CLIMBING
SPINACH,
CREEPING SPINACH, BUFFALO
SPINACH
AND CEYLON SPINACH
COMMON NAME: AGBATI/ ALUGBATI
DATE PLANTED: JULY 3, 2022
Variety: Basella alba with green stem and oval to almost round
leaves; Basella rubra with red stems and green, oval to round leaves;
and a third type, which is a hybrid of the two.
Uses: Inhibit microbial activity Reduce and prevent gastrointestinal
ulcers Reduce inflammation Regulate sex hormones Promote wound
healing Protect the kidney and liver Prevent diabetes Resolve
dysentery Treat certain types of anemia Treat gastrointestinal issues.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: CYMBOPOGON,  
ENGLISH NAME: LEMONGRASS,BARBED WIRE GRASS, 
SILKY HEADS, COCHIN GRASS, 
MALABAR GRASS, 
OILY HEADS, CITRONELLA GRASS
 OR FEVER GRASS.
COMMON NAME: TANGAD/TANGLAD
Lemongrass Varieties: Oil grass, West Indian lemongrass, Nard Grass
Citronella. mana grass, and Java Citronella Lemongrass.
Uses: Use to treat both diabetes and heart disease in traditional medicine.
It has antioxidants that help to prevent cancer by stopping free radical
formation. It is used as herb in soup and give a minty flavor.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: MOMORDICA CHARANTIA
OTHER NAMES: AMPALAYA, BITTER MELON,
PAPAILLA, MELAO DE SAO
CAETANO, BITTERGOURD,
SOROSI, A'JAYIB AL MAASI,
ASSOROSSIE, BALSAM
APPLE, BALSAM PEAR.
DATE PLANTED: JULY 8, 2022
USES: The most common medicinal use of ampalaya leaves is as a treatment
for diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes and is simply being used as herbal
medicine and food supplement.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: VITEX NEGUNDO
ENGLISH NAME: FIVE-LEAVED CHASE
TREE
COMMON NAME: LAGUNDI
USES:
Lagundi Helps With Skin Problems. 
Treats Digestion Related Problems. 
Lagundi Supports Cardiac Health.
Helps The Liver Stay Healthy.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:  EHRETIA MICROPHYLLALAM.
OTHER NAMES: ALANGIT (BIS.) KALAMOGA (TAG.)
ALANGITNGIT (TAG., BIS.)
KALIMOMOG

USES:
The leaves is use as herbal tea medicine for skin diseases and stomach problems where it is available in tablet and tea bags
forms while there are other claimed health benefits as follows: Allergy, canker sores, colic, cough, diarrhea, diabetes,
dysentery, eczema, gastroenteritis, itching, inflammation, scabies, and skin diseases.

 
SCIENTIFIC NAME: BLUMEA BALSAMIFERA L
COMMON NAME: SAMBONG, GABON
PREPARATION & USE:
• A decoction (boil in water) of Sambong
leaves as like tea and drink a glass 3 or 4
times a day.
• The leaves can also be crushed or pounded and
mixed with coconut oil.
• For headaches, apply crushed and pounded leaves on forehead and temples.
• Decoction of leaves is used as sponge bath.
• Decoction of the roots, on the other hand, is to be taken in as cure for fever.
SCIENTIFIC NAME.  ALLIUM CHINENSE
VISAYAN NAME: SIBUYAS DAHONAN
ENGLISH NAME: SCALLION,
COMMON NAME: GREEN ONION,
SPRING ONION
DATE PLANTED: AUGUST 16, 2022
Uses: It is use as herb and food spices.
Use as herbal medicine in curing the various ailments
like it helps lowers the blood sugar level
It protects us against ovarian cancer.
It is a support against gastrointestinal problems
It reduces inflammation
It is often used as a medicine for common cold.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: CORCHORUS OLITORIUS
COMMON NAME: SALUYOT (TAGALOG), JUTE, JEW’S
MALLOW, EGYPTIAN SPINACH,  
JUTE MALLOW, BUSH OKRA
Preparation and Uses:
Saluyot leaves are dried and boiled to make a medicinal tea.
Saluyot contains vitamin E and other antioxidants. It is said to prevent wrinkles and promote
youthful looking skin.
Saluyot is used to treat inflammation and pain such as arthritis , headache, stomach ache and
others.
Saluyot being rich in fiber helps to control blood pressure, cholesterol build-up, diabetes and
prevents heart disease.
It is also claimed that together with other herbs it can cure cancer.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: MUSA ACUMINATA COLLA
COMMON NAME: SAGING LAKATAN
DATE PLANTED: JULY 5, 2022
Uses: Aside from eating it as desserts after taking
lunch or dinner, it has so many benefits in life.
In baking, cooking, salads, halo-halo, shakes,
ice creams and many more.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
Contains Vitamin B6 which regulates blood glucose
levels which affects mood.
Blood Pressure: high in potassium yet low in salt,
perfect to beat blood pressure.
Anemia: high in iron, can stimulate of hemoglobin
in the blood.
.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: IPOMOEA BATATAS
ENGLISH NAME: SWEET POTATO TOPS
COMMON NAME: GAY, TALBOS NG KAMOTE
DATE PLANTED: JULY 13, 2022

USES/ BENEFITS & PREPARATION:

Camote leaves are usually used as vegetables in some traditional Filipino cuisines.
Lowers blood sugar and cholesterol. Regulates good bowel movements.
Highly Nutritious. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and
minerals. One cup (200 grams) of baked sweet potato with skin provides.
Promote Gut Health. The fiber and antioxidants in sweet potatoes are advantageous
to gut health. Sweet potatoes contain two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble.
May Have Cancer-Fighting Properties. Sweet potatoes offer various antioxidants,
which may help protect against certain types of cancers.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: EUPHERBIA HIRTA
COMMON NAME: TAWA-TAWA
OTHER NAME : GATAS GATAS
MANGAGAW
PREPARATION AND USES:
Commonly prepared by boiling the stem and leaves to make a tea.
It is helpful in preventing malaria and dengue. Euphorbia hirta has
been used for the remediation of respiratory disease, some female
disease and also other such as dysentery, jaundice, gonorrhoea,
pimples, tumors, digestive problems and children infections.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: CHARMAECOSTUS
CUSPIDATOS
COMMON NAME: INSULIN PLANT

USES:
Consumption of the leaves are believed to lower blood glucose
levels, and diabetics who consumed the leaves of this plant did
report a fall in their blood glucose levels.