Showing posts with label medicinal plants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label medicinal plants. Show all posts

Monday, December 1, 2014

Dr Jaime Galvez Tan wrote a book on 100 Philippine medicinal plants

Live healthy and long

Rizal Philippines   | December 1, 2014



From inquirer

It was mentioned in Salamat Doc program at Channel 2 during the segment that featured Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan, one of the experts on herbal medicine and non traditional med that he recently wrote a book on From farmers notebook



He mentioned the original 10:

1,  Lagundi;
2. Yerba buena
3.  sambong
4.  tsang gubat
5.  bawang
6.  niyog niyogan
7.  ulasimang bato
8.  akapulko
9.  bayabas
10.  ampalaya

Some of those that are included that I have are makabuhay, balbas pusa, saluyot, luyang dilaw

Monday, April 2, 2012

How to Dissolve Kidney Stones? 2nd opinion

Effective Cures Can be Cheap

Our staff just called to say that she will bring her mother to a doctor for a second opinion on her kidney stones.  The kidney stones must be causing her pain and therefore her high blood pressure, or that her angiotensin in her kidney must be spooking her blood pressure.

When asked about what dissolves the kidney stones, I could not tell her much except the banana and the sodium bicarb.  Her mother is not responding to these stuff so she has to see a doctor.  The alternative would be a shockwave treatment (about 50T) or a surgery (expensive and debilitating)

So I went back to JC Kurian book on miracle healing plants.  Those that indicated for dissolving kidney stones are:

l.   Saffron (Crocus sativus Lin)  Commercial saffron comes from the dried stigmas of the tiny flower. Its plant appear like onions producing grey green leaves and its flowers are lily shaped and yellow violet or red in color.  The dessicated or dried out stigmas are made yellow powder which is made into coloring agent and spice. p. 49 JC Kurian

Treatment for kidney stones:   Use 8 to l0 stigmas for one cup of water.  Drink l/2 to l cup per day.

Saffron

2. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Eating the fruit, or making this a drink (slice the cucumber, soak in water overnight in ref and make it your drink) p.50, JC Kurian

Nutrition Data Cucumber

World's Healthiest Food on Cucumber




3. Wire grass (Eleusine Indica Gaerth)  the crab grass. The decoction of the plant is to be used for treating gall bladder and kidney stones  p. 6l JC Kurian



Also known as Goose Grass

4.  Cat's whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus Benth) Also known as Java Tea Plant or Kidney Tea Plant.  The plant grows about 1-2 meters and grows ovate leaves with serration;  it has eye catching flower.  The decoction of the entire plant is used for treating kidney stones.  p.10l in JC Kurian Book.

Also known as Balbas Pusa

5 Indian Madder (Rubia cordifolia Linn) It is climber with thin red bark with long cylindrical roots;  it bears fruits that are 4-6 mm in diameter and purplish and black when ripe. The decoction of  roots is used in the treatment of kidney stones.

Rubia In Herbal Preparation - For Blood Purification

6.  Onions (Allium cepa Linn)  Can be eaten raw for the removal of kidnesy stones and calculus. p.13.  JC Kurian Vol.  l.

WHf on Onions




7.  Watermelon (Citrulus vulgaris Linn) The juice of ripe fruit is used for dissolving kidney stones (please take note that the fruit is rich in citrullene, a vasolidator and makes watermelon a potent natural viagra.  What is good for the kidney is good for the sex organ) p.54, Vol. l JC.  Kurian

Nutrition data for wqtermelon

Science Daily on Watermelon




8.  Pomegrante (Punica granatum Linn)  granada for Tagalog.  The seeds ground into a paste and mixed with milk, is used to dissolve stones of kidney of expectant mothers. Note that watermelon, together with pomegrante seeds make good for ED problems.  p.120 Vol. l JC Kurian

EHow.com on Pomegrante




9.  Corn (Zea mays Linn) the stigma are recommended for painful urination, the roots and leaves are recommended for urinary tract problems  (drank as tea)   p.l54 Vol. l JC Kurian.

Zea Mayz




Friday, March 23, 2012

The Cure may be In the Vegetable Bin of your Refrigerator or Supermarket

The cure to your disease may be in your ref or the fresh produce section of a supermarket/market.  May be you do not know;  (thus it is true that what you do not know can kill/ bankrupt you!! Take stock of vegies in your ref;  and maybe the cure is in one of them.  Here are the vegetables together with the useful links:

Vegetables:

l.  Indian spinach (alugbati,  Basella alba Linn)   for gonorrhea, enhance flow of urine, vs.  constipation and gonorrhea;  roots and leaves used.  Basella alba link

2. Onions (sibuyas, Allium sepa Linn) for diabetes, kidney stone, liver chest and lung problems, arthritis.  Use the onion bulb. Raw onion juice prevents baldness.

3.  Garlic (bawang, Allium sativum Linn) prevents cancer, is antibiotic, vs fever, reduces swelling.  The bulb is used.    Garlic


 


4.  Celery (kintsay, Apium gravioles Linn) restore sexual potency, asthma, bronchitis, rheumatic diseases, inflammation, obesity, pulmonary diseases, liver and spleen disease. The whole plant is used.
Celery; Apium Graviolens

5.  Lentil  (Cajanus cajan Linn) vs tumors, expelling worms, heart diseases, liver disease, obesity, rheumatism; the pods with the seeds are used. Cajanus cajan/ pea

6. Chili (sili, Capsicum frutescens Linn) purifies blood, externally used for rheumatism,  pericarditis, arthritis, lowers fever;   leaves and fruits are used.  Chili; Capsicum frutescens

7. Corlander (Coriandarum sativum Linn)  for inflamed and painful joints. cures spasms, whole plant is used.
Coriander sativum; coriander

8. Hyacinth bean (bataw, Dolichos lablab, Linn) eliminates fever, is antiseptic, inflamed urethra and vagina, delayed menstruation, for snake bite;   the whole plant except the roots.  Hyacinth bean

9. Swamp cabbage (kangkong,  Ipomea aquatica Fonsk) for opium and arsenic poisoning,  strong laxative;  the whole plant is used Ipomea aquatica (kangkong)

l0.  Sponge gourd (patola, luffa,  Luffa cylindrica Linn) for liver diseases, abnormal stoppage of menses, for expulsion of worms;  use stem, leaves and seeds. Angled luffa

11.  Tapioca (camoteng kahoy, Manihot utilissima Pohl) for skin rashes and itchiness, use the tuberous roots.
Kamoteng kahoy

12.  Sweet basil  (basil, Osimum basilicum Linn) for diseases of GIT, constipation, whooping cough;  increases milk secretion of lactating mothers,  use leaves, seeds and roots. Basil     Balanoy/sweet basil

13, Moringa (drumstick, malunggay, Moringa olifera Linn) asthma,  cough, scurvy urinary tract, paralysis,  rheumatism, gout, arthritis, enlargement of the liver;  whole plant is used. Moringa olifera (malunggay)

14.  Black pepper (paminta, Piper nigrum Linn, the king of spices) GIT, constipation, diarrhea,  inflammation of the joints, ;   the berries and leaves are used.

15.  Corn (mais, Zays mays Linn) for kidney problems, ulcers, rheumatic problemsl ;  use the whole plant

16 Okra (Lady's Finger, Abelmoschus escolantus Linn) soothes and protects GIT,  laxative, for heart diseases, bronchitis pneumonia,  tuberculosis;  use the whole plant. Abelamus escolantus (Okra)

17.  Peanut  (Arachris hypogea Linn) jaundice,  hemorrhoids, lactating mothers, removes spots from face. peanuts and virgin peanut oil (removes spots from face and chaffed lips)  Peanuts; Arachis hypogea

18.  Beet root  (Beta vulgaris Linn)  liver and spleen problems, abnormal build up of minerals in kidneys,  anaemia, arthritis and rheumatism,  increases flow of urine, neutralizer of acids,  rich in zinc, as laxatives; use the whole plant. Beet; Beta vulgaris

19. Annatto (Atsuwete, Bixa orellanaLinn is well known for its red food coloring in curry)  for heart disease, and removes mucous secretion from respiratory tract.  antidote for prussic acid;   use pulp of the seeds.
Annato;achuete

20.  Brocolli (Brassica olearaca Linn) gout and rheumatism, diseases of the eyes, anaemia, flow of urine;   use leaves and flowers. Brocolli; Brassica olearaca

21.  Cauliflower (Brassica olearaca var cauliflora Gars) vs. cancer, heart disease, boosts immune system  Cauliflower analysis    Cauliflower


 


22,  Cabbage (repolyo, Brassica olearaca var. capitata Linn) promotes urine flow, treats ulcer, for obesity,  good laxative.;  the plant and the seeds are to be used;  Cabbage gardening

23.  Sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum Linn)  skin purifier, for stomach ache, rheumatism, neuralagia, back pain;  the fruits   Bell Pepper

24.  Cinnamon ( Cinnamomum zeylanicum Breyn) stops bleeding and tootache expelling worm, good for GIT,  helps in neuralagic pain;  the MCP in cinanamon is a good substitute for  insulin and effective in reducing blood sugar in diabetes;  the bark (the spice for the diabetes treatment to be used as tea)
Cassia, cinnamon; Cinnamomum aromaticum

25.Cucumber (Cucumis sativus Linn)  for heart and kidney problems, for removal of kidney stones,  for intestinal, respiratory, and skin problems, useful lin expelling worms, rheumatic problems,  destroys tapeworms, is rich in calcium,  use the fruit;  IS A VERSATILE MULTI VALUE VEGETABLE.!!
Cucumber; Cucumis sativus

26.  Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima Ducherne)  for GIT, for expulsion of worms,  pneumonia,  diarrhea, malaria, for kidney and bladder (the vegetable itself is a rich source of Vit A, good for the eyes), the pumpkin seed is rich in minerals and effective for prostate problems.   use the  whole plant A VERSATILE MULTI USE VEGETABLE.  Kalabasa; Cucurbita maxima

27.  Artichoke (Cynara scolymus Linn)  for liver problems, diabetes, nephritis,  rheumatism, gout, asthma, arteriosclorosis.  use the whole plant.  ANOTHER VERSATILE HIGH VALUE VEGETABLE.

28. Carrot  (Daucus carota Linn)  cleanses the blood, good for the eyes, absence of menstruation,  for the kidney and urinary tract infection, skin problems, for edema, for expelling worms, for duodenal ulcer, for psoriasis.  A VERSATILE MEDICINAL VEGETABLE. Carrot; Daucus carota

29.  Yam  (Dioscorae alata, Linn, ube) for gonorrhea, leprosy,  anthelmintic; use the yam.  Ube; Dioscarae alata

30.  Sweet potato (Ipomea batatas, Linn;  camote) for diarrhea, is a laxative;  use the tuberous roots.  A Livestrong article mnetions this to have superior anti oxidant properties,  better than Vit C.!
Livestrong; medicinal use of Ipomea batatas   

Stuartxchange herbal use of Kamote

3l.  Garden lettuce (Lactuca sative Linn, letsugas)  for kidney stones and gallstones, for kidney problems, painful mensturation,  removes poison from the body, prevents hair loss for swelling and inflammation, for gout and rheumatism  A VERSATILE  MEDICINAL VEGETABLE.

32.  Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum.Linn) Tonsillitis and throat inflammation, nephritis and inflammatory disease of the kidney,  antitoxin, laxative, tonic, anti polyneuritis,  arthritis, tuberculosis,  A VERSATILE MEDICINAL VEGETABLE;  use the fruit and the leaves.

Whf on Tomatoes

33. Bitter gourd (ampalaya, charantia, Momordica charantia, Linn)  antidiabetic, cardiotionic, for chest problems,  anti rheumatism, gout,  urinary discharges, growth in the breast, malaria, enlarged spleen, coughs.   use the fruit and the seed;  VERSATILE MEDICINAL VEGETABLE.

Biomedcentral on Charantia

Charantia

34.  Parsley (Petrosolinum sativum Linn) for rheumatism, cancer, fever, syphillis and gonorrhea, rheumatism, kills lice and soothes insect bites; wounds and swelling, jaundice.Use the whole plant.  A VERSATILE  MEDICINAL PLANT.  Parsley articles





35.  French bean (Phaesolus vulgaris Linn)  (Baguio beans??) for diabetes,  lowers blood sugar, rheumatism,  uric acid accummulation, coughs, eczema.Use the pod and the beans

French beans

So there you are 35 vegetables in all;  it took me one half day to post;  there 8 versatile, multi use vegetables;  PARSLEY, BITTER GOURD, TOMATO, GARDEN LETTUCE, CARROT, ARTICHOKE, CUCUMBER, PUMPKIN.

Those that are good against cancer are: PARSLEY, CAULIFLOWER, GARLIC,  and LENTIL(?)

Those that are good for the heart/heart disease are:   BITTER GOURD, ARTICHOKE, CUCUMBER, CAULIFLOWER, ANNATO, OKRA, LENTIL


Those that are good for diabetes are:  FRENCH BEAN, BITTER GOURD, CINNAMON, ONIONS

For stoppage of menses:  GARDEN LETTUCE,  SPONGE GOURD,  CARROTS and HYACINTH BEAN

For kidney problems:   TOMATO, GARDEN LETTUCE,  PUMPKIN, CUCUMBER, ARTICHOKE,  BEET ROOTS, CORN, BROCOLLI, MORINGA,  ONIONS, INDIAN SPINACH