8.) Sour sop leaves (Anona muricata aka Guyabano, Graviola)
Guyabano is a green, soft spine, pear shaped fruit with a sweet-‐sour flavor. It is an excellent source of vitamin B & C, nutrients which increase the acidity level of urine, resulting in decreased number of harmful bacteria that may be present in the urinary tract. The sap is also considered parasiticidal. When ingested, the leaves’ tranquilizing and sedative properties treat sleeping disorders, stress and anxiety. It is also known to treat dysentery, cough and indigestion. Women who experience water retention before their menstruation would benefit from the sour sop’s rich magnesium content. It helps alleviate this annoying premenstrual aches and pains. Sour sop is a potent antimicrobial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections. It is effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure. It fights against depression, stress and nervous disorders.
Signature Herbal Tonic
Herbal Tonic is a blend of our organic farm’s medicinal herbs and fruits that are laden with antioxidants known to maintain, invigorate, and restore your mental and physical health. Just add 1 teaspoon of our Signature Herbal Tonic for every cup of water. This tonic can be served warm or cold. HEALING PRESENT’s Signature Herbal Tonic is a blend of the following fresh herbs and fruits:
1.) Ginger (Zingiber officinale aka Luy-‐a)
Ginger is the underground rhizome of a ginger plant. It has yellow, white or red flesh and papery skin. Ginger is used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Sour sop protects immune system and helps avoid deadly infections. It can supply the body a good amount of thiamin, the B vitamin which is needed in aerobic Ginger relieves gastrointestinal conditions like indigestion, energy production, the process where oxygen is used to help convert sugar into diarrhea, intestinal disorders, intestinal worms and nausea. It usable energy. It is loaded with the trace minerals (copper and zinc). Zinc and can a lso l ower cholesterol, treat fungal infections, migraines, and copper boost the effectiveness of vitamin D, which promotes the absorption of rheumatic a nd muscle pains. In addition, ginger’s antiseptic, antiviral, and calcium. Sour sop is also a good source of niacin, a vitamin which studies show has anti-‐inflammatory properties treat sore throat, fever and colds, among significant benefits on levels of HDL, the good cholesterol. other inflammatory ailments. The chemopreventive potentials of ginger present a promising future alternative to expensive This spiky fruit contains folate. Studies have proven that folate intake during and toxic therapeutic agents to fight against cancer. pregnancy prevents deficiency in pregnant women. A lack of this mineral during pregnancy may contribute to birth defects and pregnancy loss. It can provide iron 2.) Oregano (Origanum vulgare) which prevents the common blood disorder anemia, a condition in which the The herb we know as oregano is a native of northern Europe, blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells. RBC is responsible for the distribution where it grows freely and now the herb can be found of oxygen to the body tissues, giving the body energy. throughout the world. Oregano is prized not only for its strong flavor and pleasant aroma, but also for its health benefits as well. It has antioxidant, antibacterial and The fruit and leaves claimed to be miraculous natural cancer cell killers 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. It has antitumor effect and a proven remedy to antimicrobial properties. all types of cancer. Oregano contains many healthy essential oils such as carvacrol, thymol, limonene, pinene, ocimene, and caryophyllene. The leaves and flowering stems of the plant Contact: Eleanor A. Rivera are strongly antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative (relieves flatulence), cholagogue (032) 316-3464, 0917-714-8254 (help gall bladder secretion), diaphoretic (sweat production), expectorant, HEALING PRESENT Nature and Wellness Farm stimulant properties. Its decoction is taken by mouth for the treatment of colds, Balamban, Cebu