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Monday, June 27, 2022

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

MULBERRY’S HEALTH BENEFITS

Mulberry on 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!

Sunday, March 1, 2020

Sunday, January 29, 2017

MASA Inc SOLAR ADVOCATES

WHO IS MASA INC

SOME OF MASA Inc TRAINERS AND VOLUNTEERS

MASA Inc is a group of volunteers from all walks of life. Volunteers as young as 10 years old to a very strong and smart 76 years old happily sharing their precious time to help give these lights of hope to our IP communities in need. Without them, MASA inc wouldn't be this successful in so short a time.

Young Volunteers and trainers of MASA Inc

MASA Inc Technical and Design Team leaders; Sir Ding Galang and Sir Myk Mica

We climbed mountains, walked long rough and rugged paths and terrain, battled the heat of the sun or the rain, struggled making a step on very sticky mud or slippery paths going up the site of the village.

Climbed Moustains

We had crossed rivers and streams battling the cold and strong water current, traveled the most bumpy and rugged roads still with all smiles and a happy heart.

crossed river

We slept on rugged and rocky floor of the tents that stood just few steps the river banks, bathed in rivers and ate with our bare hands together like one big happy family, a happy friendship that grew deep in our hearts from working together for the good of the community and our environment with thoughts that one day these solar lamps we share will produce better citizens, professionals, teachers, architects, engineers, IT experts or who knows a mayor or a president someday?

slept on hammocks and hard wooden floor

or sleep on tents near river banks

bathed on clear and unpolluted river

We had always been confident and sure our travel is safe and will always be on time with our Logistics Team leader, Lito Pastor on the wheels.

Lito with some aleder aetas at Botolan, Zambales

The life and heart of the solar native lamp is in the circuit. It had been innovated many times for upgrades and better performance by no other than the best Technical Team leader of the group, Myk Mica.

Myk Mica assembling the native solar lamp

Sponsors and donors played the most important role in MASA Inc. It is not that easy to scout for one since we are not yet that famous or as other would say we are not yet branded like big NGOs or foundations. But we are not for branding, our aim is to help in any way we could, donations big and small when put together would already put a hope to any IP community. And who does better and more able in that field but no other than our Social and Marketing Team leader, Jeff Samuel Daquilanea.

Sir Jeff checking our trail

In the solar world dominated by mostly men, we need woman shakers and movers to empower women and prove to all that women too can be solar advocates and engineers. We are glad to have our Women Empowerment Team Leader Ria San Gabriel.

Ria and sir Jeff

And who could make the best MASA Inc videos but none other than Rolly Magpayo, a known professional photographer, videographer, editor and artist.

Sir Rolly in action

Finances are not yet that easy flowing for MASA Inc. A lot of times funds would come from our own pockets to push through a project. We are really thankful and owe a lot of gratitude to Maria Dolores Fontanilla for helping us with finances.

Dolly during Christmas gift giving party for Magata Tribe

Experiences from the past acquaintances made MASA Inc just even stronger and learned. With the help of our Sales Marketing Team leader Rob Tan, he helped and guided us with patenting our native solar lamp.

Sir Rob and Lito at 2nd AFP Climate Change Summit

These are the hard working solar advocates behind the success of MASA Inc and of course all the volunteers who were untiringly supporting the advocacy and always on call whenever they are need.