Health is Wealth

Kalabasa

Cocurbia maxima fruit
SQUASH

-excellent source of Vitamin B. The shoots and flowers contain calcium, phosphorus and iron, while the fruit contains calcium and Vitamin A.

Seed contains an oil. Used for lighting.

 Fruit can provide a face-mask for dry skins. 

The fruit pulp is used as poultice for carbuncles, boils and ulcers.

For venomous insect bites, the fruit stalk in contact with the ripe gourd is cut, dried, and made into a paste and applied to venomous insect bites, especially centipedes.

   Karot

Daucus carota tuber

CARROTS

-is a vegetable grown for its edible root. It contains carotene, a chemical fruit that is converted into Vitamin A by the body which helps improve vision. It is also believed to be beneficial for cancer.

Ampalaya

Momordica charantia Linn

BITTER GOURD

-a Philippine herb that has recently gained international recognition for its possible benefits in treatment of diabetes. Studies have shown that ampalaya  contains a hypoglycemic polypeptide, a plant  insulin responsible for its blood sugar  lowering effect. It can also help detoxify the body and strengthen the immune system.

Malunggay

Moringa oleifera
BEN OIL TREE

-is loaded with vitamins and minerals that can be effective remedy against many kinds of ailments. It helps strengthen the immune system, restore skin condition, control blood pressure, relieve headaches and migraines and normalized blood sugar levels.

OREGANO
Coleus aromaticus Benth.

-has demonstrated 42 times more antioxidant activity than apples, 30 times more than  potatoes, and 4 times more than blue berry. Oregano is rich source of Vitamin K.

Luyang dilaw
Curcuma longa 

GINGER

-it possesses anti-inflamator, antiviral, diuretic, anti-fungal, antiseptic and antibiotic properties. It has  been found effective in the treatment of heart diseases, migraines, stroke, cough, dizziness, fever, kidney stones and viral infections.

 Kalamansi

Calamondin

CHINESE ORANGE

-is rich in Vitamin C and has natural ingredients of phytochemicals to prevent the growth of cancer cells in our body. It is used for cough and sore throats. With its alkanizing effect, calamansi helps blood circulate energy and facilitate normal digestion.

AVOCADO

-has necessary minerals like potassium, calcium, vitamin C and K, folic acid, copper, sodium and dietary fibers. It protects cholesterol related heart diseases. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It is used both in prevention and treatment of prostrate and breast cancers.