Known as Cendawan susu harimau (Tiger's Milk Mushroom), they grow on soil deep in the tropical jungles. They thrive in areas with humidity levels of over 80% and grow mainly in Genting Highlands and Kuala Lipis in Pahang, and in Perak. The orang asli are the key people who gather these mushrooms, which are not easy to find. The indigenous and Chinese communities use the mushroom to treat cough, asthma, fever, gastritis, indigestion and food poisoning. Medicinal mushroom researchers predict that it could surpass ling zhi (as a food supplement) in the near future.
Benefits: Strengthened the immune system, Stimulating the generation of cells, Anti-tumor efficacy, Anti-Cancer. Boost energy and restore body vitality.
Stevia: is sweeping the natural-food industry. Consumers want to use it, stores want to sell it and manufacturers want to include it in their food and cosmetic products. Unfortunately, very few people know anything about stevia, the various forms in which it comes, how and when to use it or which forms offer the maximum benefits. The herb, Stevia rebaudiana, has been used for centuries by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay, who had several names for the plant, several of which are Kaa'-he-E, Caa'-ehe, or Ca-a-yupe- all. referring to the sweet leaf or honey leaf. It is commonly known in South America as yerba dulce meaning sweet herb. The Guarani used stevia nutritionally and medicinally. Research has shown that a whole leaf concentrate has a regulating effect on the pancreas and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Stevia is therefore useful to people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, and Candidiasis.
Benefits: Lower blood pressure and blood sugar, Has anti bacterial properties Aid in calcium formation. Boost energy and restore body vitality.
Black Seed: is a traditional herb that has been in use for thousands of years by people living in the Middle East and some parts of Asia and Africa to promote health and fight disease. It is also known the “Blessed Seed”. Traditionally, Black Seed has been used for a variety of conditions and treatments related to respiratory health, stomach and intestinal complaints, kidney & liver function, circulatory and immune system support, and to improve general health. Its can be topically used for eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, inflammation, and scalp massage.
Benefits: Promotes digestion, Soothes asthma, bronchitis and cough, Boost energy and restore body vitality.
Bitter melon: (Momordica charantia) has been used in various Asian and African traditional medicine systems for a long time. It has been used as a folk remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly stomach complaints and other gastrointestinal diseases. It is traditionally regarded in Asia as useful for preventing and treating malaria. Bitter melon also contains a lectin that has insulin-like activity due to its non-protein-specific linking together to insulin receptors. This lectin lowers blood glucose concentrations by acting on peripheral tissues and, similar to insulin's effects in the brain, suppressing appetite.
Garlic: is a sulphurous compound and in general a stronger tasting clove has more sulphur content and hence more potential medicinal value. Various garlic health benefitshave long been claimed and the "stinking rose" treatment has been used extensively in herbal medicine (phytotherapy) down the centuries. It's been considered by many to be a herbal "wonder drug", with a reputation in folklore for preventing or treating everything from the common cold and flu to the Plague! Amongst the most interesting potential applications are suggestions that garlic might be able to assist some people in the management of blood pressure cholesterol levels.Benefits: Aid high blood pressure, Reduce the accumulation of cholesterol, Has anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity, Boost energy and restore body vitality.
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