The 5 Power Herbs and Health Benefits of First Vita Plus so full of life!

1st Moringa Oleifera(Malunggay)

Moringa Oleifera is planted throughout the Philippines in settled areas at low and medium altitudes.

Scientific research has proven that these humble leaves are in fact a powerhouse of nutritional value. It can rebuild weak bones, enrich anemic blood and nourish breastfed babies. Ounce per ounce, it has the calcium of four glasses of milk, the vitamin C of seven oranges and the potassium of three bananas.

It can rebuild weak bones and nourish breastfed babies(pampadagdag ng gatas sa nagpapadedeng ina).

effective against CANCER,ANEMIA(kulang sa dugo), CONSTIPATION(maiwasan ang agdudumi ng matigas,and DIARRHEA(panlabsan sa pagtatae).

has anti biotics properties skin infections. doctors use it to treat DIABETES in West Africa and HIGH BLOOD pressure in india.

2nd Capsicum Frutescens(dahon ng sili)

Capsicum frutescens is found throughout the Philippines plated here and there about dwellings but also thoroughly established in open, waste places in settles areas.

Its fruit is a popular condiment. The leaves are used as vegetable; an excellent source of calcium and iron, a good source of phosphorus and vitamins A and B.

It is an important gastrointestinal deoxidant and also serves as a stimulant, digestive, rubefacient, stomachic, sialagogue, alterative, antispasmodic, febrifugue and depurative.

Nutritional Value Pungent principle, capsaicin; solanine; vitamin A and B; citric acid; palmitic acid; capsicin; oleoresin; volatile and fixed oils; pentosans, 8.28%; pectin, 3.2%.

Anti fatigue(laban sa sobrang pagod),
Boost immunity(pampalakas ng resistensya),
Aphrodisiac(pampagana sa sex),
Benefits Digestion(panunaw),
Blood detoxification(pangpalinis ng dugo),
Circulatory stimulant(magiging maayos ang daloy ng dugo),
Lower blood pressure,
Lower blood sugar,
Lower cholesterol,
Relieves the pain of Peptics ulcer(pananakit ng sikmura),
Arthritis(pananakit ng muscle),
Varicose vains(sakit sa pamamaga ng ugat),
Menstrual cramps(pananakit ng puson),
Anti-Rheumatic(laban sa sayuma),
Relieves Respiratory conditions(nagpapaginhawa sa paghinga)such as ASHTMA,COUGH ,AND COLD

3rd Corchorus Olitorius L.(saluyot)

Corchorus Olitorius is ever-present in clearings, farms and waste places in the Philippines.

Reported to be demulcent, deobstruent, diuretic, lactagogue, purgative and tonic, it may also be a remedy for aches and pains, dysentery, enteritis, fever and pectoral pains.

Nutritional Value
Per 100 g., the leaves are reported to contain 43-58 calories, 80.4-84.1 g h20, 4.5-5.6 g protein, 0.3 g fat, 7.6-12.4 g total carbohydrate , 1.7-2.0 g fiber, 2.4 g ash, 266-366 mg Ca, 97-122 mg P, 7.2-7.7 mg Fe, 12 mg Na, 444 mg K, 6410-7850 ug beta carotene equivalent, 0.13-0.15 mg thiamine, 0.26-0.53 mg riboflavin, 1.1-1.2 mg niacin and 53-80 ascorbic acid. Leaves contain oxydase and chlorogenic acid.

Rich in vitamins, Carotinoids, Calcium, Potassium and Dietary Fibers. known in japan as
anti-stress, comes in capsule form.

Demulcent(maiwasan ang pagdumi ng matigas)
Lactagogue(nagpapadami ng gatas ng ina)
Purgative(pamurga sa bulate)

It may also remedy for Dysentery/Enterities(pagtatae/lbm); Dyspepsia(kabag)
Fever(lagnat) and Pectoral pains(pananakit ng balakang at likod)

It may reduce risk of Cancer and Tumor, Ascites(pagpalik ng tyan dahil sa sakit ng atay)
Piles o Almoranas(lumalaking ugat sa puwit)

Carminative(relieves flastulance or utot ng utot)
UTI/Cystitis(namamagang pantog)
Dysuria(nahihirapang umihi)

4th Amaranthus Spinosus(kulitis)


Amaranthus spinosus is found throughout the Philippines at lowlands and low altitudes.

It is a good expectorant and an effective astringent especially in stopping liquid bowels. Locally, it has been reported that a decoction of the root relieve one’s breathing from acute bronchitis.

Nutritional Value
The dried leaves contain (per 100g) 267 - 276 calories, 20 - 34.4% protein, 2 - 4.5% fat, 45 - 54% carbohydrate, 9.8 - 10.4% fibre, 16.6 - 24% ash, 1795 - 5333mg calcium, 333 - 460mg phosphorus, 13.5 - 152.7mg iron, 13 - 37mg sodium, 337 - 3528mg potassium, 27.9 - 40.8mg beta carotene equivalent, 0.06mg thiamine, 2.02mg riboflavin, 7.7 - 8.6mg niacin and 503mg ascorbic acid.

Rich in calcium, Riboflavin, Folate, Vitamin A, B6 and C

Good source Dietary fiber, and Dietary minerals such as Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and
Copper
It is a good Expectorant and an effective Astrigent especially in stopping liquid bowels

Diuretic(pampa-ihi)
Laxative(nakakatulong sa pampadumi)
Hemostatic(nakakapagpahinto ng pagdurugo)
Locally, it has been reported that a decoration of the root relieve one's breathing from Acute
Bronchitis.

5th Ipomoea Batatas(talbos ng kamote)

Ipomoea batatas is a warm season crop extensively cultivated in the Philippines. It can easily be planted any time of the year and propagated from stem cuttings.

Its roots are high in calories and vitamin A and the leafy tops are eaten as vegetables. The tops, especially purplish ones are used for diabetes and the crushed leaves are applied to boils and acne.

Nutritional Value
Ipomoea batatas contains calcium, 30; magnesium, 24; potassium, 373; sodium, 13; phosphorus, 49; chlorine, 85; sulphur, 26; and iron, 0.8 mg/100 g; iodine, 4.5 g/kg; magnanese, copper, and zinc are present in traces.

Lowers Blood sugar and Cholesterol in patients with type 2 Diebetes

It may also a remedy for Constipation, Stomach Distress(kumuklong tiyan, impatso o di matunawan ng pagkain)