Sambong

OVERVIEW Sambong, also known as ‘Blumea balsamifera’, ‘Lakad-bulan’, ‘Blumea campho’r, ‘Dalapo’t  and many more name,s grows all over in the tropics of Asia and in the Phillipines where sambong is well known as a powerful healing agent. Sambong has been used...

Mangosteen

OVERVIEW Mangosteen fruit scientifically known as Garcinia mangostana is a tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated in Indonesia and is widely available in several South East Asian regions like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam and also in some...

Malunggay

OVERVIEW Scienfically called “Moringa Oleifera”, it is known as  “Malunggáy” in the Philippines, “Sajina” in India; “Drumstick Tree”, “Horse Radish Tree,  or “Ben Oil Tree” in English; and “La mu” in Chinese. Malunggay,...

Lemongrass

OVERVIEW Lemongrass, also called fever grass, is indigenous to many Asian countries. As the name implies, lemongrass smells like lemon, but it tastes milder and sweeter. This herb is used in various Asian cuisines as a flavoring agent. Nutritionally, lemongrass is a...

Lagundi

OVERVIEW Lagundi, also known as Negundo Chaste Tree, Five-Leaved Chaste Tree, Indian Privet, Horseshoe Vitex, Lenggundi, Nirgundi, Sindvar, Dabtan, Dangla, Khemao, etc., is a large shrub recognized for its wide variety of health benefits. The scientific name of this...

Guyabano

OVERVIEW Guyabano is a fruit that comes from the Graviola tree.  Guyabano can be found in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela. Guyabano or Soursop is also native to sub-Saharan African countries. Guyabano or Soursop is adaptable to tropical climates and is...