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sure ka bai? hehe unsa on man?

[wikerfish]

Kamunggay rules jud.......lami kaau na sa tinola manok ug sa guinataang utan..........yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wikerfish]

btaw sa unsay english aning kamunggay? maybe it originated sa philippines and is to be called malunggay or kanang sa baraha btaw kanang kauban sa alas........waht man na

[tahbiapo]

8 months after my post here, kabalo na dyud ko'g unsay eninglish sa kamunggay.. "Moringa oleifera Lamk" diay. hehe..

and here are 2 articles i found:

A second look at the lowly
'malunggay' and 'saluyot'

Posted: 3:39 AM (Manila Time) | May 29, 2004
Inquirer News Service

DURING FINANCIALLY difficult times like this, it may be worth taking a second look at commonly available plants which can provide important medicinal benefits apart from their nutritional values.

Malunggay, known scientifically as Moringa oleifera Lamk, is one of the world's most useful plants cultivated in tropical countries. It is easy to plant, and is available throughout the year. It has many uses: food, antibiotics, source of oil, and coagulants for turbid waters. No wonder it is called "mother's best friend" and "miracle vegetable" by many who know of its beneficial effects. As a tribute to its usefulness and practical benefits, its image was used as the official logo of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology.

Looking for a complete vitamin source? No tablet or capsule can compare with malunggay. One hundred grams, or one cup, of cooked malunggay leaves contain 3.1 gm of protein, 0.6 gm of fiber, 96 mg calcium, 29 mg phosphorus, 1.7 mg iron, 2,820 mg beta-carotene, 0.07 mg thiamin, 0.14 mg riboflavin, 1.1 mg niacin, and 53 mg ascorbic acid, or Vitamin C. The antioxidant activity of malunggay is about 71 percent, with æ-tocopherol (Vitamin E) equivalent of 45.

Protein source

The leaves are an excellent source of Vitamins A and B, and minerals such as calcium and iron. It is even an excellent source of protein, and contains very low fat and carbohydrates. This is good news for overweight individuals and vegetarians who need a good protein source. The leaves are an excellent source of the sulfur-containing amino acids methionine and cystine, which are often the natural minerals humans are lacking of.

Due to its high content of Vitamins A, C and E, which are very potent antioxidants, malunggay can effectively neutralize unstable free radicals that can react with and damage other molecules that cause aging. Antioxidants reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. They also prevent the onset of various chronic diseases like arthritis, cancer and heart and kidney diseases.

For those with cancers or strong family histories of cancers, the lowly malunggay can be heaven-sent. It contains the phytochemical niaziminin, which is found to have molecular components that can prevent the development of cancer cells. The first naturally occurring thiocarbamates, novel hypotensive agents niazinin A, niazinin B, niazimicin and niaziminin A and B were also isolated from malunggay.

Malunggay is a "miracle vegetable" with its medicinal and nutritional values. It helps promote good eyesight and digestion, facilitates bowel movement, and may help relieve stomach aches. Due to its high calcium content, lactating mothers are often advised to consume malunggay leaves to produce more milk for their babies.

Beauty source

Another useful plant is the saluyot (jute leaves). And if you're a beauty freak, you'd also call it a miracle plant. Did you know that this favorite vegetable of Ilocanos originated from Egypt, and was the source of health and beauty of the Egyptian royalty including Cleopatra?

Saluyot thrives almost anywhere in the country, and can be grown year-round. Being one of the most nutritious vegetables in the country, saluyot leaves are rich in betacarotene for good eyesight, iron for healthy red blood cells, calcium for strong bones and teeth, and Vitamin C for smooth, clear skin, strong immune cells, and fast wound healing.

If you're a natural Vitamin E fanatic but can't afford its high cost, saluyot has an antioxidant activity with a significant æ-tocopherol equivalent (Vitamin E). It's a good free radical scavenger. Free radicals are highly unstable by-products created by our body as its cells use oxygen. Because they are so unstable, free radicals react easily with many chemicals inside the cells, and these reactions can cause tremendous damage to the delicate cellular control mechanisms leading to cellular malfunction or death. The cumulative cell damage made by free radicals is the cause of many of the common degenerative diseases such as arthritis, hardening of the arteries, heart and kidney ailments.

The bottom line: regular consumption of saluyot can make you healthier and look younger, due to its high antioxidant activity. You may not need expensive botox treatment since saluyot can also help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines in the face and body.




Stopping Malnutrition In The Tropics With The Moringa Tree - Brief Article

Contact: CHURCH WORLD SERVICES. 28606 Phillips St., P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515 Rolanda Hughes. Programs and Resources

"The Moringa tree likes sunshine and can withstand drought conditions. It grows quickly from seed or cuttings, can reach a height of 12 feet within the first year, and regenerates itself even after the most severe pruning.

Two harvests of seed pods can be produced in one year (a mature tree can produce 1,000 pods annually), and the Moringa leaves tend to appear toward the end of the dry season when few other sources of green leafy vegetables are available.

The Moringa tree has many uses. The leaves and the young green pods can be eaten like other vegetables. The leaves can be prepared similarly to spinach and are low in fats and carbohydrates, but contain a very high content of protein, calcium, minerals, iron, and vitamins A, B, and when raw, vitamin C. As a source of nutrients and vitamins, Moringa leaves rank among the best of perennial tropical vegetables.

Moringa leaves contain over three times the amount of iron and three times the amount of vitamin A found in spinach, four times the amount of calcium found in cow's milk which is especially important for women.

Malnutrition in its various forms (kwashiorkor, beriberi, anemia, scurvy) is a major factor in the often high rates of infant mortality, for instance, in West Africa[ldots]But there just may be a local, sustainable solution to the problem of malnutrition and associated diseases that is within reach of everyone in the region[ldots]the Moringa tree!

The tree has many names. In English, it is known as the Ben Oil Tree; in Swahili as Mzunze or Mlonge; Malunggay in the Philippines; Bensolive in Haiti; Horseradish or Drumstrick tree in India; Yoruba in Nigeria; in Senegal, it is known as Nebeday, which is thought to mean 'Never Die,' because the tree is extraordinarily hearty.

Eight ounces of fresh Moringa leaves contain the daily requirement of vitamin A for up to ten people. The addition of two raw Moringa leaves to a child's daily food or mixing two or three teaspoons of dried Moringa leaf powder into sauces provides significant protection against vitamin, protein and calcium deficiencies to children in high malnutrition risk areas.

For both infants and nursing mothers, Moringa pods can be an important source of fiber, potassium, copper, iron, choline, vitamin C, and all the essential amino acids. Moringa flowers can be fried and are said to have the taste and texture of mushrooms. The flowers may also be used to make a tea that is useful for treating colds.

Seeds in the green pods can be prepared in the same way as green peas, or they can be roasted and eaten like peanuts. The taste of young pods has been compared to asparagus. They can also be sliced up and cooked. When the pods turn brown, the seeds can be crushed to obtain a high-grade oil, comparable to olive oil. The oil can be used for cooking, making soap, for burning in lamps, and for treating skin infections like scabies[ldots]"

EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Moringa tree grows in most African countries, also in the Caribbean and Central America. A list of the local names of the trees and countries where they grow is included in the booklet,
"THE MIRACLE TREE - MORINGA OLEIFERA: NATURAL NUTRITION FOR THE TROPICS" by Lowell J. Fuglie, published by the Church World Service - address above - or contact Church World Service, West Africa Office: Lowell J. Fuglie, 12 Rue Felix Faure, B.P. 3822, Dakar, Senegal; Fax: 011-221-821-63 84; e-mail: fuglie@telecomplus.sn.

[hera_82]

Scientific name mana ang "Moringa oleifera Lamk"...
The English of malunggay is horse raddish. that's what i remember from elementary pa..

[ritsche villadolid]

unsa bitaw english kamunggay?