BLOG POSTS — Philippine Herbal Medicine

Calamondin oranges, also known as Calamansi or Philippine limes, are small citrus fruits that are widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, especially in the Philippines. They are a cross between a mandarin orange and a kumquat, which gives them a tasty flavor that is both sweet and sour. The calamansi tree is a small, bushy evergreen that can grow up to 6 feet tall.  It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces fragrant white flowers that bloom year-round.  The fruit is small, about the size of a golf ball, and is usually picked when it is still green and slightly unripe. Calamansi...

Herbalaria supports several local for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations in the Philippines and here in the U.S.A.  We strive to bridge cultures through commerce by being the medium for Filipino plant medicine and knowledge to gain value and recognition in the global community.

My grandma swore by drinking ginger tea every morning.  As a matter of fact, salabat or ginger tea is the general "go-to" Filipino herbal drink when it comes to sore throat, colds, flu, indigestion, nausea, and as an herbal tonic to bring warmth and balance to the body.   With the Covid pandemic, there is a rise in interest for natural remedies to help boost the immune system and stave off viruses.  Well, look no further than to one of the most accessible, powerful and effective herbs out there-- the ginger.  It's origins are traced back to southeast Asia, but you...

Many scientists are studying what our Ancestors have known all along--the healing properties of Guava Leaves, captured in this bottle of Bayabas Tincture. Lovingly harvested, organically grown guava leaves are from our very own urban farm, steeped in a base of coconut lambanog (a distilled liquor made from coconut palm sap) sourced from the Philippines.  Not all guava trees are created equally.  Our trees are grown with great care, fertilized with homemade compost, lending to its high quality leaves and potency.  The leaves are hand-harvested at their peak season, cleaned, and processed in ceremony to create this beautiful guava leaf extract. ...