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Preparation and Uses of Guava – Bayabas (Psidium Guavaja)

January 13th, 2007 Von

Guava: Psidium Guavaja Linn

Local names: Bagabas (Ig.); bayabas (Ibn., Ilk., Tag., C. Bis.); bayauas (Bik.); bayabo (Ibn.); biabas (Sul.); gaiyabat (If.); gaiyabit (If.); geyabas (Bon.); guayabas (Tag.); gaiyabat (Ilk.); kalimbahin (Tag.); tayabas (Tag.); guava (Engl.).

Description: Well known tree in our country. The flowers are big and the fruits grow 4 inches in size. The fruits can be eaten fresh; made into jelly or used as food seasoning.

How to Plant Guava: Plant the seeds. The plant does not need much care.

Harvesting and proper storage: harvest immature or young tender leaves. Make sure that there are no insects or dirt on the leaves.

Used for:

* Cleaning wounds
* Mouth wash for mouth infection and sore gums and tooth decay

Preparation:

* Wash the leaves very well.
* Put 2 handfuls of chopped leaves in an earthen jar. Pour in 4 glassfuls of water.
* Boil for 5 minutes and let it cool. Then strain.

How to Use:

* for wound cleaning – Use the decoction for washing the wound 2 times a day.
* for tooth decay/swelling of gums – Gargle with warm decoction 3 times a day.

Source: doh.gov.ph

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Uses and Preparation of Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)

January 9th, 2007 Von

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 and grass around it.
Harvesting and Proper storage:
* Harvest only mature and healthy leaves. Make sure that there are leaves left on the plant to prevent the plant from dying.
* Dry the leaves to be stored.
* Store in a sealed plastic bag or tightly covered brown jar or bottle.
Used for:
* Swelling
* Increased urination
Preparation:

* Chop the leaves and place them in an earthen jar according to the following amounts:
For Dried Leaves:
ADULTS = 4 tbspful
7-12 y/o = 2 tbspful
For Fresh Leaves:
ADULTS = 6 tbspful
7-12 y/o = 3 tbspful
* Pour in 2 glassfuls of water. Cover it.
* Bring the mixture to a boil.
* Remove the cover and let it continue to boil for another 15 minutes or until the 2 glassfuls of water originally poured have been reduced to 1 glassful.
* Let 1 cool, then strain the mixture.
How to Use:
* Divide the decoction into 3 parts and drink 1 part 3 times a day.
Source: doh.gov.ph, photo courtesy of http://www.hawaii.edu/
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