ESPINOSA, KRISTINE M.

BSN-I
PEPPER
Pepper components are Manganese,Vitamin K,Copper,Fiber,Calcium and Chromium.
Pepper (Piper nigrum)stimulates the taste buds in such a way that an alert is sent to
to the stomach to increase hydrochloric acid secretion, thereby improving digestion.
Hydrochloric acid is necessary for the digestion of proteins and other food
components in the stomach. When the body's production of hydrochloric acid is
insufficient, food may sit in the stomach for an extended period of time, leading to
heartburn or indigestion, or it may pass into the intestines, where it can be used as
a food source for unfriendly gut bacteria, whose activities produce gas, irritation,
and/or diarrhea or constipation.Pepper has long been recognized as a carminitive, (a
substance that helps prevent the formation of intestinal gas), a property likely due
to its beneficial effect of stimulating hydrochloric acid production. In addition, black
pepper has diaphoretic (promotes sweating), and diuretic (promotes urination)
properties.Black pepper has demonstrated impressive antioxidant and antibacterial
effects--yet another way in which this wonderful seasoning promotes the health of
the digestive tract. And not only does black pepper help you derive the most benefit
from your food, the outer layer of the peppercorn stimulates the breakdown of fat
cells, keeping you slim while giving you energy to burn.
MABOLO
Mabolo components are Calories,Protein,Fat,Carbohydrates,Fiber and Sugar.The
fruit is also considered a fairly good source of iron and calcium and a good source of
vitamin B. Cough, stomach pains, fever, and skin ailments are treated by
preparations of the mobolo leaves and bark and used as medicine for diarrhea,
dysentery, heart ailments, hypertension and diabetes.
LEMON GRASS
Lemongrass herb has numerous health benefiting essential oils, chemicals, minerals
and vitamins that are known to have anti-oxidant and disease preventing
properties. The herb contains 99 calories per 100 g but contains no cholesterol.The
primary chemical component in lemongrass herb is citral or lemonal, an aldehyde
responsible for its unique lemon odor. Citral also has strong anti-microbial and antifungal properties. In addition, its herb parts contain other constituents of the
essential oils such as myrcene, citronellol, methyl heptenone, dipentene, geraniol,
limonene, geranyl acetate, nerol, etc. These compounds are known to have counterirritant, rubefacient, insecticidal, anti-fungal and anti-septic properties. Its leaves
and stems are very good in folic acid content. Folates are important in cell division
and DNA synthesis. When given during the peri-conception period can help prevent
neural tube defects in the baby. Its herb parts are also rich in many invaluable

essential vitamins such as pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B-6)
and thiamin (vitamin B-1). These vitamins are essential in the sense that body
requires them from external sources to replenish.

MANGOSTEEN
The importance of Mangosteen:
1. Antioxidants:
Scientific Research has revealed that Mangosteen contains a class of naturally
occurring polyphenol compounds known as xanthones. There are two types of
xanthones in this fruit alpha mangosteen and gamma mangosteen. Xanthones
and their derivatives have been shown to have several benefits, including antiinflammatory.
Xanthones are an effective remedy against various
cardiovascular diseases. These antioxidants have healing properties which heal
cells damaged by free radicals, slow down aging and ward off degenerative
diseases and physical and mental deterioration.
2. Low Calories
This fruit is very low in calories (63 calories per 100 g) and contains no
saturated fats or cholesterol. Nonetheless, it is rich in dietary fiber (100 g
provides about 13% of RDA), which can be very important for individuals who
are concerned about putting on excess body weight.
3. Vitamin C
Mangosteens are rich in vitamin C and contains about 12% RDA per 100g. Being
a powerful water soluble anti oxidant, vitamin C provides resistance against flu
like infectious agents and scavenge harmful pro-inflammatory free radicals.
Therefore consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C is vital for developing
resistance against diseases. Folate plays an important role in foetal
development and evolution of new cells in the body. This particular vitamin is
vital during pregnancy and protects neutral tube effects.
Mangosteen aids in promoting red blood cells and prevents against anaemia. It
improves the blood flow by causing dilation of blood vessels which helps to
protect us against certain diseases like atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, heart
congestion and severe chest pains.
4. Blood flow By increasing the amount of blood flow to the eye, Vitamin C in
mangosteen is effective against cataracts.1000mg Vitamin C per day is said to
be effective in curbing cataracts and improving vision.
THYME

Thyme contains dietary fiber,vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), vitamin-C, vitamin-A,

iron, calcium, magnesium, and manganese .Thyme contains many important
essential oils, which are found to have anti-septic and anti-fungal
applications.Throat gargling with tepid thyme water or drinking few sips of
thyme tea may help relieve coughs, sore throat, and bronchitis symptoms.In the
pharmacy, thyme based formulations has been used as an anti-septic
mouthwash in the treatment of caries and gingivitis.
BASIL
Basil herb contains many polyphenolic flavonoids like orientin and vicenin.
These compounds were tested in-vitro laboratory for their possible anti-oxidant
protection against radiation-induced lipid per-oxidation in mouse liver. Vitamin K
in basil is essential for many coagulant factors in the blood and plays a vital role
in the bone strengthening function by helping mineralization process in the
bones. Basil leaves are an excellent source of iron, contains 3.17 mg/100 g of
fresh leaves. Iron, being a component of hemoglobin inside the red blood cells,
determines the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Zea-xanthin, a yellow
flavonoid carotenoid compound, is selectively absorbed into the retinal macula
lutea where it found to filter harmful UV rays from reaching the retina. Basil herb
contains exceptionally high levels of beta-carotene, vitamin A, cryptoxanthin,
lutein and zea-xanthin. These compounds help act as protective scavengers
against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that
play a role in aging and various disease processes.
PAPAYA
Fruits like papaya immensely benefit your body. Papaya is a natural source of
vitamins and minerals that are essential for the normal functioning of the body.
It is famous for the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics and has many
health benefits. Papaya can be eaten as a fruit, a smoothie, a milkshake, and as
a vegetable in raw form. Papaya, a cerise-orange colored juicy fruit is not only
fragrant and delicious but also very healthy. Papaya has been famous for
hundreds of years and it was once called the fruit of the angels by Christopher
Columbus.Latex derived from the raw fruit is used as a meat tenderizer and is
also used in the manufacturing of several cosmetic, skin, and beauty products,
as well as certain chewing gums. They are available for consumption throughout
the year.The whole fruit, including other parts of the papaya tree, are beneficial
to health in several ways. An enzyme called papain is present in the fruit which
helps in the digestion of proteins. Papaya in raw form contains this enzyme,
which is used in the preparation of dietary supplements and chewing
gums.Papaya is rich in antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, flavonoids and
vitamin C, as well as vitamin B (folate and pantothenic acid). It is also a good
source of fiber and minerals such as magnesium. Together, these nutrients help
to improve cardiovascular health and protect against colon cancer.

SOURSOP
Soursop contains ascorbic acid, calcium, phosphorus, iron, lysine, methionine,
niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, tryptophan, and Vitamin A. Attack cancer safely and
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weight loss and hair loss. Protect your immune system and avoid deadly
infections. Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life. Soursops high
moisture content helps flush the urinary tract for prevention and additional
support in treating urinary tract infections (UTI), urethritis, and hematuria. In
Africa, children are sometimes bathed with soursop leaves while drinking a tea
made from the fruit to lower their body temperature. Soursop fruit contains
tryptophan, a chemical that promotes sleepiness and relaxation and is also
found in turkey and milk. The leaves are sometimes used in the form of
aromatherapy and infusions for sleep.

RHUBARB
The stalks are rich in several B-complex vitamins such as folates, riboflavin, niacin,
vitamin B-6
(pyridoxine), thiamin, and pantothenic acid. Red color stalks carry
more vitamin-A than in the green varieties. Further, the stalks also contain small
amounts of poly-phenolic flavonoid compounds like -carotene, zea xanthin, and
lutein. These compounds convert into vitamin A inside the human body and deliver
same protective effects of vitamin A. Vitamin A is a powerful natural anti-oxidant
which is required by the body for maintaining integrity of skin and mucus
membranes. It is also an essential vitamin for healthy eye-sight. Research studies
suggest that natural foods rich in vitamin A help the body protects against lung and
oral cavity cancers. Its stalks also contain healthy levels of minerals like iron,
copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. However, most of these minerals do
not absorb into the body as they undergo chelate into insoluble complexes by oxalic
acid, which then excreted out.Rhubarb is one of the least calorie vegetables. 100 g
fresh petioles provide just 21 calories. Nonetheless, it holds some vital phyto-

nutrients such as dietary fiber, poly-phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins.

Further, its petioles contain no saturated fats or cholesterol.