Herbal Medicine: Bayabas

Bayabas-It is a fruit at the same time it is a medicine. We can eat the guava even it is still green, but if it's ripe their color is yellowish-green and turns into soft. The Guava is usable because even the bark and leaves you can use it as astringent. The common use of this is cleaning and disinfect wounds by rinsing the afflicted area. Bayabas (Psidium guajava) contain of high concentration of vitamin C.

Uses:
>bacteria killers,fungi and amoeba.
>you can use this when your children had a diarrhea.
>also can heal diabetes ,Asthma and lowering our blood preasure.
>Promotes menstruation.Antiseptic, astringent & anthelminthic.

Preparation:

Three cups of water for one cup of bayabas and boil it 8-10 minutes.let it be cool.
>You can use it such as mouthwash,gargle, and wound disinfectant, wash the affeced areas two or three times a day.
>Toothaches(chew the leaves in your mouth.)


Note:
Eating excessive guava can cause constipation.

Herbal Medicine: AMPALAYA

AMPALAYA (Bitter Melon) scientific name Momordica charantia - The mixture of ampalaya contain flavanoids and alkaloids made the Pancreas and it can produce more insulin that controls the blood sugar in diabetics.Aside of this it's good source of vitamins A, B and C, iron, folic acid, phosphorous and calcium.

BENEFITS OF AMPALAYA
>Good for gout and rheumatism. >deseases of the spleen and liver >Relives headaches >Aids in lowering blood sugar levels >Helps in lowering blood pressure >An antioxidant,parasiticide, antibacterial and antipyretic.
>Enhances immune system to fight infection.
>cough and fever remedy
>Disinfects and heals wounds and burns

PREPARATION OF AMPALAYA

>To prevent fever,coughs,worms,diarrhea,diabetes,Juice the
Ampalaya leaves and drink a spoonful every day.
>Other ailments, fruit and leaves can become juice and can taken orally.
>Apply warmed leaves to afflicted area. For headaches wounds, burns and skin diseases

Note:In the large dozes of pure Ampalaya juice will become purgative and abortifacient.