Philippine Tambayan

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Abutra

Scientific name: Arcangelisia flava, Arcangelisia inclyta Becc., Arcangelisia leminiscata Becc., Anamirta flavescens Miq., Anamirta lemiscata, Cocculus flavescens DC., Menispermum flavescens Lam., Menispermum flavum L., Tuba flava Rumph.

Other names: Albotra, abustra, buti, lagtal, lagtan, suma , taua

The decoction of the plant is indicated for itching and tropical ulcers.

The active ingredient in the plants are the following alkaloids: berberine, jatrorrhizine, columbamine, shobakunine

soure: Philippine formulary

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Abukado

Scientific name: Persea Americana Mill. , Persea gratissima Gaertn.

Other name: Aguacate , Alligator pear, Avocado

It is said to be effective against rheumatism and neuralgia.

You need to pulverize seeds or bark, mix with oil and apply on affected area as counterirritant.

Its decoction (leaves) can be a tea.

The bark of the abukado have volatile fatty acid and methyl chavicol.

Source:Philippine national formulary

PROCESS CARABAO’S MILK INTO NUTRITIOUS SNACKS

Materials needed:

1 liter carabao’s milk (equiv. to one big Pepsi bottle)

3 cups sugar

Procedure:

1. Sandwich spread

Boil the mixture in a wide-mouth open kettle or frying pan under low heat until about one-third of the water has evaporated. The mixture will then thicken to a consistency similar to sweetened condensed milk. Store the product in sterilized screw-capped bottles like used coffee bottles or plastic containers.

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