Mango (Mangifera indica)-- fruits

Mango (Mangifera indica), member of the cashew family (Anacardiaceae) and one of the most important and widely cultivated fruits of the tropical world. The mango tree is considered indigenous to eastern Asia, Myanmar (Burma), and Assam state of India. Mangoes are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and D.
The tree is evergreen, often reaching 15–18 metres (50–60 feet) in height and attaining great age. The simple leaves are lanceolate, up to 30 cm (12 inches) long. The flowers—small, pinkish, and fragrant—are borne in large terminal panicles (loose clusters). Some have both stamens and pistils, while others have stamens only. The fruit varies greatly in size and character. Its form is oval, round, heart-shaped, kidney-shaped, or long and slender. The smallest mangoes are no larger than plums, while others may weigh 1.8 to 2.3 kg (4 to 5 pounds). Some varieties are vividly coloured with shades of red and yellow, while others are dull green. The single large seed is flattened, and the flesh that surrounds it is yellow to orange in colour, juicy, and of distinctive sweet-spicy flavour.

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Guyabano -- fruit

Guyabano 

• is a fruit that comes from the Graviola tree. Other names for guyabano (name known in the Philippines) include: guanábana (Spanish), graviola (Portuguese), pawpaw (in Brazil), corossol (French), soursop (English), and custard apple (English). The scientific name is annona muricata.

Guyabano is known to being rich in vitamin C and B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, but here is a fuller list of what the fruit has to offer.

• Vitamin C
• Iron
• Riboflavin
• Phosphorus
• Thiamine
• Calcium
• Carbohydrates
• Niacin
• Fiber

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Santan(Isora)-- flower

Ixora (Santan)

• is a genus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family. It is the only genus in the tribe Ixoreae. It consists of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs and holds around 545 species.

About Ixora Shrubs

• The plant has glossy leathery leaves that are oval shaped and stiff. The plant is similar in appearance to and related to the gardenia. Blooms are clusters of four petaled florets which can last four to six weeks on the stem. Flowers are most prolific in summer but can also appear at other times of the year.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Care Of Ixora Plant: How To Grow Ixora Shrubs https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm

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Gumamela(Hibiscus)-- flower

Hibiscus

• is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world

Fertilizing Hibiscus 

• A growing hibiscus plant needs lots of nutrients in order to bloom well. In the summer, use a high potassium fertilizer. You can either use a diluted liquid fertilizer one a week, a slow release fertilizer once a month or you can add a high potassium compost to the soil. In the winter, you don’t need to fertilize at all.

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Sampaguita Plant

Sampaguita (Jasminum sambac) is a sweetly scented tropical flower. Belonging to the wide genus of Jasmines (Jasminum), Sampaguita is the common name of the species Jasminum sambac

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Sambong ---Herbal

Sambong/Blumea balsamifera Herbal Medicine

Sambong is widely used in the Philippines as herbal medicine. Sambong leaves are known for its ngai or Blumea camphor that is used as herbal medicine to treat kidney stones, wounds and cuts, rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti spasms, colds and coughs and hypertension.



Sambong Mechanism of action in disease prevention

• Sambong as diuretic for hypertension and fluid retention
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• Sambong for the Dissolution of Kidney Stones
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• Sambong as Anticancer
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• Sambong as Antibacterial and Antifungi

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Lemon grass (Tanglad)--Herbal Medicine

Lemon grass

• Lemon Grass is an herb largely popular for its citrus flavour with a trace of ginger.
•  It is widely used in cooking .
•  Lemon grass is not only good for flavoring but it has been traditionally used as herbal medicine to treat various medical condition.

Lemon grass is largely used in traditional herbal medicine for various conditions:

• Antiseptic, antibacterial and antimicrobial
• Prevents body odor
• Improves body metabolism
• Lemon Grass is a diuretic herb
• Lemon grass relieves gout
• Combats bad cholesterol
• Lemon grass is powerful antioxidant
• Improve bowel movement
• Pain reliever
• Useful for respiratory infections.
• Insect repellent

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