MULBERRY’S HEALTH BENEFITS

MULBERRY IN A POT

MULBERRY is a fruit bearing tree that is easy to care of. The bark, roots, leaves and fruits are all edible and has a potential health benefits, but the leaves specially the dried ones were more used and highly priced from centuries ago. Chinese used the leaves to feed silkworms, but today, many use the leaves as dietary supplements and as a healthy tea.

There are 3 types of mulberry - red, white and black. They are named according to the color of the fruit.

Dried mulberry leaves

Mulberry leaves are used in traditional Asian medicine for its beneficial properties and have since been proven in many clinical trials. The leaves contain minerals and antioxidants, vitamin C, calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus,

magnesium and zinc. Traditionally, the root bark, leaves and fruits were used as treatment for fever, cough, hyperlipidaemia, hypertension and hyperglycaemia(Chan et al.2016).

Scientific studies suggest that mulberry leaves contain a cluster of bioactive compounds and possess several pharmacological effects - Pharm Biol.2018

HEALTH BENEFITS:

* lowers blood sugar - PLoS One 2027 studies found that leaf extract may reduce blood glucose response after a carbohydrate-heavy meal.

* reduces bad cholesterol- 280grams of leaf powder taken 3times regularly for 3 months helps lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides: BioMed Research International published 2013

* anti inflammatory effects- mulberry contains flavonoid antioxidants and numerous anti-inflammatory compounds. 

* cold symptoms - the leaf is used to treat liver conditions. It treats headaches, cough, painful eyes, fever and sore throat.

* weight loss- mulberry tea prevents the absorption of carbohydrates due to the presence of miranoline(1-deoxynojirimycine). It helps the body to flush out carbohydrates and starches from the body so that it does not turn into glucose, hunger is reduced by reducing blood sugar levels- Health Benefits Times

* blood vessels health- the tea reduces the chance of artherosclerosis by lessening oxidisation of cholesterol in the blood vessels which is due to the presence of flavonoids and quercetin in the leaves.

* fights diabetes- the tea restricts the high amount of monosaccharide to enter into the circulation. Prevents type 2 diabetes by maintaining the control over blood sugar level.

*  anti cancer

* liver health

* good for skin

* effective against arthritis and fibrosis 

Caution: Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should stay on the safe side and avoid taking the tea, diabetics should watch signs of low blood sugar and monitor carefully. In some people the tea or eating the leaves may cause bloating, constipation, gas and loose stool. Be cautious in taking tea with your diabetes medications because it might cause your sugar to go too low. The sap from stems and bark may cause irritation to the skin to some. Discontinue taking the tea or eating the leaves if you experience rapid  pulse, breathing difficulties, wheezing and swelling and seek medical advice. 

I love to mix mulberry leaves on sautéed mongo, sardines, or Tinola. I love my Mulberry tea boiled with pandan leaves.  You can also wrap your fish with mulberry leaves when you cook ginataang tilapia.  

Sources:

Healthline

Organifacts net

Pharm Biol 2018

Health Benefit Times 

Livingstrong 

If you need dried or fresh leaves, stem cutting to plant, just send me a message or text 09273870895 or you can order from Facebook market place. Thank you And stay healthy! 

My ALOE VERA juice

Aloe Vera in My Garden

Surprised to see that the new house I am renting now will give me abundant supply of Aloe Vera gel for my juice and other natural medicinal needs. I got so excited when I saw the small garden beside the house with aloe vera growing just anywhere. Hmmm…I need to replant some of the new ones so they will grow healthier and harvest the big ones. Doing that will also give me a continues supply of aloe gel.

According to natural news .com  “aloe vera is the most impressive herb of them all. (Garlic would be a close second.) There is nothing on this planet that offers the amazing variety of healing benefits granted by aloe vera. In a single plant, aloe vera offers potent, natural medicine that:

• Halts the growth of cancer tumors.
• Lowers high cholesterol.
• Repairs "sludge blood" and reverses "sticky blood".
• Boosts the oxygenation of your blood.
• Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain.
• Protects the body from oxidative stress.
• Prevents kidney stones and protects the body from oxalates in coffee and tea.
• Alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits.
• Cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn's disease and other digestive disorders.
• Reduces high blood pressure natural, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms.
• Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients.
• Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns.
• Replaces dozens of first aid products, makes bandages and antibacterial sprays obsolete.
• Halts colon cancer, heals the intestines and lubricates the digestive tract.
• Ends constipation.
• Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics.
• Prevents and treats candida infections.
• Protects the kidneys from disease.
• Functions as nature's own "sports drink" for electrolyte balance, making common sports drinks obsolete.
• Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance.
• Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion.
• Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair. “

Most of us only knew of aloe vera’s topical uses. That aloe vera is good for sunburn and promotes hair growth. Few of us knew that aloe vera taken internally is packed with many healing properties.

After taking the gel from the leaf, don’t just throw away the skin. I use the inside part of the skin where the gel was taken out to massage my scalp and hair. We all know that aloe vera promotes hair growth.

Aloe vera also

·  Relieves Scalp Itching

·  Reduces Scalp Redness & Inflammation

·  Adds Strength & Luster To Hair

·  pH Balancing

·  detangles and tames oily hair

·  Heals Scalps Affected By Psoriasis & Seborrhea

·  Easily Penetrates Hair & Scalp

·  Anti- Fungal Properties Alleviates Dandruff

·  Helps Hair Retain Water & Moisture

All these information excites me and I can’t wait for another day to have a glass of aloe vera juice from these harvest and massage my scalp and hair with aloe vera skin.

Aloe Vera juice with Pineapple and Honey

So here is my first glass of Aloe Vera juice from 1-2 big aloe vera leaf, 2-3 slices pineapple and I tbsp. Honey. Put all in the blender and blend until smooth. Hmmmm….yummy!

Aloe Vera juice with Malunggay, Parsley and Pineapple

Here’s another aloe vera juice I made the following from the previous day’s harvest. Blend to liquefy aloe vera gel from 5-6 leaves, a bunch of parsley, a handful of malunggay leaves and 3-4 slices of pineapple. I so love this nutritious and yummy fresh aloe vera juice!

SALUYOT-EDAD50

 SALUYOT

           Saluyot or Jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) is a favorite vegetable of the Ilokanos and thrives almost anywhere in the Philippines. It is also abundant in Asia, Africa and in tropical deserts and wet forest zones. It requires little care in cultivation, and can be grown year-round. I use cuttings to propagate it, some prefer seedlings.

edad50-saluyot

Saluyot(Jute) has been grown for food since 6000 B.C. History has shown that saluyot (Jew mallow or malukhiyah) originated from Egypt and was widely believed to be the source of health and beauty among Egyptian royalties, including the famous Cleopatra.

According to the Department of Science and Technology( DOST), Philippines, 100 grams of saluyot contains an ample amount of Vitamin A, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, phosphorous, iron, potassium, sodium and is also rich in fiber. This green leafy vegetable is rich in beta-carotene for good eyesight, iron for healthy red blood cells, calcium for strong bones and teeth, and vitamin C for smooth, clear skin, strong immune cells, and fast wound-healing. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid improves circulation and helps lower the risk of cataracts and other eye disorders. Eating saluyot regularly helps control blood pressure & cholesterol, and lowers the risk of asthma, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Dried saluyot leaves can be made into a tea and is believed to cure headaches, dysentery, stomach aches and ulcers. Studies have also shown that saluyot can be used for anti-inflammatory treatment. Saluyot has also been connected with curing the chronic inflammation of the urinary bladder. The Philippine Department of Health advises the public to increase their intake of saluyot or Jute, malunggay and banana in order to build resistance against the threat of swine flu.

EDAD50's SALUYOT

The most important benefit of the leaves is their high antioxidant property, primarily in the form of Vitamin E. Its high antioxidant property reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines in the face and body. Thus, regular consumption of saluyot can make you appear young. These antioxidants combine with free radicals reduces the cause of problems like arthritis, hardening of arteries, heart and kidney ailments

INABRAO of the Ilocanos

The best saluyot dish I’ve ever tasted is the malukhiyah dish in Saudia Arabia. The leaves are pureed and mixed last when the chicken sautéed onion is done. It is best eaten with pita bread. The Ilocanos use saluyot in their preparation of dinengdeng and bulangbulang. Dried or fresh saluyot are also mixed with sautéed bamboo shoots and dried beans. It can be steamed and pureed, mixed with chicken, or prepared into soup like how the Japanese prepare it as molohiya. Some mixes it in sautéed mongo and in soups. It is slimy in character so some people dislike it.

elegant Jute bags

eco-friendly Jute bags

Samples of jute bags from google images made from some varieties of Jute plan. It can also be made into ropes, beautiful rags and decorative items.