Peperomia Pellucida – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Peperomia pellucida (also known by common names pepper elder, shining bush plant, and man to man) is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of about 15 to 45 cm (6 to 18 inches), it is characterized by succulent stems, shiny, heart-shaped, fleshy leaves and tiny, dot-like seeds attached to several fruiting spikes. It has a mustard-like odor Read More >>>>

Pansit Pansitan – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Pansit Pansitan/Peperomia pellucida (also known by common names pepper elder, shining bush plant, and man to man) is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of about 15 to 45 cm (6 to 18 inches), it is characterized by succulent stems, shiny, heart-shaped, fleshy leaves and tiny, dot-like seeds attached to several fruiting spikes. It has a mustard-like Read More >>>>

Balbas Pusa as a Herbal Remedy: Uses and Benefits

Balbas Pusa as a Herbal Remedy Uses and Benefits/Even before the production of synthetic medicines, plants were often used to cure illness and aid in promoting health and wellness. One of these herbal remedies is called cabling gubat or Balbas Pusa. Learn more about the health benefits of this plant, how to prepare Balbas Pusa Read More >>>>

Orthosiphon Aristatus – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Orthosiphon aristatus commonly referred to as Java tea, is a tropical perennial plant that has particularly long white or purple, two-lipped flowers with protruding stamens, that give the flower its characteristic cat’s whiskers appearance. Balbas Pusa has taken its niche in the folkloric herbal medicine believed to have benefits for kidney and bladder health. Orthosiphon Read More >>>>

Balbas Pusa – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Balbas Pusa (Orthosiphon aristatus ) commonly referred to as Java tea, is a tropical perennial plant that has particularly long white or purple, two-lipped flowers with protruding stamens, that give the flower its characteristic cat’s whiskers appearance. Balbas Pusa has taken its niche in the folkloric herbal medicine believed to have benefits for kidney and Read More >>>>

Origanum vulgare – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Origanum vulgare is an important culinary herb commonly used as food flavoring for its aromatic, slightly bitter taste famously used in the Italian- American cuisines. Oregano (Origanum vulgare) leaves and oil contain carvacrol, thymol, eugenol and rosmarinic acid. Oregano has been used in medicinal doses for respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders and as an antimicrobial. Oregano Read More >>>>

Oregano – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is an important culinary herb commonly used as food flavoring for its aromatic, slightly bitter taste famously used in the Italian- American cuisines. More than that, oregano has established itself in folkloric medicine as a relaxant, antibacterial, and can boost the immune system. Studies suggest that it is high in antioxidants that Read More >>>>

Rangoon Creeper – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Rangoon Creeper/Quisqualis Indica is a spectacular creeping vine whose flowers change colors in 2 to 3 days’ time when blooming. But more to it is that this is used as herbal medicine for the expulsion of intestinal worms with anti-cancer health benefits. To know more about this amazing plant, read the rest of the article. Read More >>>>

Bayabas – Health Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects

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. Bayabas contains various compounds that provides various health benefits for man and this article will examine these claims as referenced to scientific Read More >>>>

Bawang – Health Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects

Bawang (Allium sativum L.) has been used as a spice, food, and medicine for over 5,000 years, and is one of the earliest documented herbs utilized for the maintenance of health and treatment of disease. Under its name, numerous list of traditional health benefits are claimed. This article discusses these traditional health benefits and provides evidence Read More >>>>

Banana – Health Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects

Banana, the fruit of the genus Musa, of the family Musaceae, is one of the most important fruit crops of the world. The banana is grown in the tropics, and, though it is most widely consumed in those regions, it is valued worldwide for its flavor, nutritional value, and availability throughout the year. Cavendish, or dessert, bananas are most Read More >>>>

Banaba – Uses and Health Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects

Banaba is a species of crepe myrtle tree that is native to the Philippines and Southeast Asia. People use leaves to make medicine. Banaba is a flowering plant that grows in warm climates like the Philippines and India. Banaba is widely used in the Philippines and other Asian countries in traditional medicine as an herbal Read More >>>>