Food supplements with no scientifically proven health benefits proliferate in the country and they may be detrimental to the health and the finances of consumers in the long run.
“Dr. Hazel Paragua, head of the neuro-sciences department of San Beda College of Medicine, said the Philippines has been the dumping ground of food supplement banned in [...]
Malunggay, known as horse-radish tree or Ben oil tree in English and whose scientific name is Moringa oleifera is indeed a very useful plant. It is rich in nutrients; it helps clean turbid water because it acts as a flocculant that is able to precipitate suspended particles; it is a source of oil; and it [...]
THIS HAS BEEN SAID MANY times, but Dr. Isidro Sia believes it needs to be said again and again: Herbs can be harmful if you take the wrong dosage, and if proper and hygienic preparation methods are not followed. It is best to use medicinal plants under the guidance of a trained health worker.
Sia is [...]
by Monica Feria
DR. JAIME GALVEZ-TAN, former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and now president of Health Futures Foundation Inc., wants Congress to allot at least P200 million–an amount touted as mere bribe money in the National Broadband Network deal–for the research and development of a new batch of herbal medicines.
Health research and [...]
Description: the plant grows 1 1/2 to 3 meters in height. The leaves give a rough feeling when touched.
How to plant Sambong: Plant the sprout (with 3 or more leaves) taken from the sides of the main plant in a shady area.
How to Take Care of the Plant: Water the plant everyday. Remove the weeds [...]
Guidelines on the Proper Use of the Medicinal Plants
1. HARVESTING PLANT MATERIALS
* Gather leaves when flower is about to bloom.* Gather flowers before or shortly after the flowers have fully bloomed.* Gather seeds from ripe fruits.* Select and separate specified plant part (stem, leaves, flowers, seeds, bark or roots); remove dirt, insects and unhealthy plant [...]