BLOG POSTS — Philippine Herbal Medicine

Discover the Healing and Spiritual Power of Guava Leaves Guava leaves have been revered for centuries for their powerful medicinal, spiritual, and cultural significance.  In this ultimate guide, explore their many benefits—from promoting weight loss, boosting immunity, and enhancing skin and hair health to their use in spiritual cleansing, manifestation rituals, and ancestral offerings.  Learn how to prepare guava leaf tea, create herbal remedies, and engage with this sacred plant in a way that fosters healing and respect.  Rooted in Filipino traditions and Indigenous wisdom, this guide reconnects us to the profound teachings of Mama Guava and the practice of...

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. ...