Talbos ng Kamote

COMMON FILIPINO NAME : Talbos ng Kamote

COMMON ENGLISH NAME : Camote Tops

SCIENTIFIC NAME : Ipomoea Batatas

DESCRIPTION :

The leafy part of the Camote plant is familiarly known as the Camote tops or Talbos ng Kamote, in Tagalog. Camote leaves are usually used as vegetables in some traditional Filipino cuisines. The antioxidants present in a Camote plant are believed to be mostly found within its leaves.

MOST POPULAR SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT/S :

Camote tops' vitamins and minerals help in boosting one's immune system to prevent the body from disease-causing bacterias.

CURATIVE BENEFITS / MEDICINAL QUALITIES :

Among all the other plants, research studies have shown that Camote tops may be used as a remedy to Dengue fever. It is said to help increase platelet counts that would help recover from Dengue.

Camote tops can also be used to treat other diseases or sicknesses:

• Diabetes

• Heart Disease

• Cancer (Colon, stomach)

• Problems on bowel movement

• High Blood Pressure

VITAMINS AND MINERALS CONTENT / NUTRITIONAL VALUE:

Camote tops are a good source of vitamins and minerals that gives its medicinal value.

• Vitamins A, B, C

• Calcium

• Iron

• Phosphorus

• Dietary fiber

• Antioxidants

Saluyot - Corchorus Capsularis

COMMON FILIPINO NAME : Saluyot

COMMON ENGLISH NAME : Jute

SCIENTIFIC NAME : Corchorus Capsularis

DESCRIPTION :

Usually found in warm tropical countries to wet forest zones. Saluyot is locally used as an ingredient in Philippine cuisines or viands. Moreover, it also has nutritional contents which may also be used as herbal medicine.

MOST POPULAR SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT/S :

Saluyot leaves contain Vitamin A which helps improve eyesight. It is also known for its anti-ageing benefits that help reduce wrinkles and maintain youthful skin.

OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT/S :

It may also be used to control blood pressure and the cholesterol level. It also contains minerals that strengthen bones and teeth.


CURATIVE BENEFITS / MEDICINAL QUALITIES :

Jute leaves are used as a remedy for:

• Headache
• Stomach ache/Ulcer
• Arthritis

• Urinary bladder problems

It may also lower the risks of having asthma, cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

VITAMINS AND MINERALS CONTENT / NUTRITIONAL VALUE:

Saluyot leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals such as:

• Calcium

• Iron

• Phosphorus

• Potassium

• Vitamins A, C (in the form of ascorbic acid), E

• Thiamine

• Riboflavin

• Fiber

• Protein

• Niacin