May 25
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Our weekend visit to the University of the Philippines Los Banos to attend an activity at the Boy Scouts Campsite gave us a reason to finally drop-by the Herb Republic Restaurant for lunch. The heavy traffic (it took us 3 hours to get to Los Banos from Cavite) did not dampen our moods. It was already past 12 when we got there. The place was a oasis considering the searing heat of the midday sun.
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May 19
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Balai Buhay is nestled on the slopes of Mt. Bulusan in the province of Sorsogon. The farm is in Baranggay San Roque just a few meters away from the chapel. There is a sloping access road from the main highway leading to the parking area. My brother told me about this place two years ago but I have not had a chance to visit it. Finally, we decided to drop by on our way back from a kayaking trip at the Bulusan Lake.
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The farm doubles as a resort complete with a function hall and accommodation that can house about 40 guests. A room costs P1,000 for an overnight stay. A day tour will cost P80 per person with a complimentary drink of cold calamansi juice.
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Apr 23
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Although his natural remedies for everyday minor ailments frequently use plants that we would consider to be exotic, many of these will grow really well in our own back gardens.
James shows us how to use lemongrass in an insect repellent spray, transform olive leaves into a pampering face mask, make a soothing burns treatment from aloe vera and chamomile and, perhaps most surprisingly of all, reveals that, not only can you grow tea bushes in this country, you can also turn them into a zingy mouthwash to help fight plaque and freshen breath.
Apr 23
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Ethnobotanist James Wong returns with another series packed full of inspiring natural remedies for minor everyday ailments, plus a few luxurious beauty treats to make you look and feel wonderful. James wants us to see beyond the ornamental value of familiar plants and appreciate the role they can play in taking care of our health, and offers horticultural tips on the best plant varieties to select and how to grow and harvest them.
In this opening episode, James sets out to reinvent our perception of common and garden herbs. His simple, cheap but highly original recipes include an angelica stomach soother for indigestion, a fragrant anti-dandruff hair oil, and an insecticidal wormwood and sage repellent to help banish the pesky clothes moth. Members of the public try James’s remedies and are often surprised by the results.
Apr 21
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Most people use herbs to give food a bit of extra taste and flavour, but in this episode, ethnobotanist James Wong explores their more traditional use in helping treat a range of minor everyday ailments, from cold sores and insect bites to bad breath. Sufferers try them out to see if these natural remedies help relieve their symptoms.
James also uses peppermint to whip up a fragrant homemade body scrub.
Apr 16
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In the second episode of this six-part series exploring plant-based natural remedies and beauty treatments, ethnobotanist James Wong turns the spotlight on flowers.
He reveals the historical use of marigolds, violas and elderflowers as ways to help relieve the symptoms of everyday ailments such as sore throats, acne and eczema. Sufferers of each of these, who are keen to find a natural solution to their health problems, try out James’s remedies.
Oct 16
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We chanced upon this small stall in the Student Union (SU) Building at the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) when we went there to join the Centennial Celebrations. The Herb Republic booth sells herbs and vegetables which they harvest directly from their small farm in a nearby baranggay. Their slogan is “From Seed to Table”.
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September 1, 2010 (1:58) Can Guyabano Cure Cancer? hi jen, i think it would be better to use the fresh leaves.
August 30, 2010 (1:18) Can Guyabano Cure Cancer? i'm just asking .. what kind of guyabano leaves wiil i use for making a tea ?? is it dried or the fresh one ??
August 20, 2010 (12:40) Yellow Ginger Feature in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho We are selling luyang dilaw powder ( turmeric powder) and luyang dilaw chips. Please contact me at 0918 6199689 if interested.
August 18, 2010 (1:16) Simple Joys of Harvesting hi jules, sure. we will grow a new batch.
August 17, 2010 (9:00) Simple Joys of Harvesting Pahingi naman ng pipino sa next harvest nyo! :)
August 4, 2010 (4:34) Drying Kamias for Future Use hi gil, I am not sure what you mean by kamias extract. Do you mean the juice? We sometimes use the juice as a souring ingredient in homecooking. We have stocks of it and I think they can last for a long time just like vinegar.
August 4, 2010 (4:30) Hydroponics in Bulusan, Sorsogon hi jose, thank you for the appreciation but I give equal credit to Mang Fernando for generously sharing how he does hydroponics.
August 4, 2010 (4:26) Caretaker hi vidar, Sorry but I am more of a hobby farmer for now. I know some agri-companies though that you can approach to help you in your thesis.