Health Benefits of Drinking Sambong Tea (Blumea Balsamifera)

I have heard of Sambong's medicinal properties many times when I was young. Little did I know what I will soon be drinking it's very aromatic and slightly sweetish brew.

Sambong or Blumea Balsamifera as scientifically known is a weed and generally grows in the Southeast Asian region. This plant from the genus Blumea is described to be softly hair with half woody shrub and very aromatic. The leaves are elongated and the small flowers are scattered along leafy branches of the plant.

This weed is widely popular in the Philippines where the leaves are brewed for medicinal reasons. It is one of the few herbal plants approved by the Department of Health in the Philippines as an alternative treatment to some disorders. And because of the many medicinal and benefits of this plant, it is widely drank by many Filipinos.

Here are some benefits of drinking Sambong tea:

• Acts as a diuretic agent
• Reduces edema
• Effective in dissolving kidney stones
• Effective in the management of mild cases of hypertension & rheumatism
• Helps treat colds & fever
• Has anti-diarrheic and anti-gastralgic properties
• Helps remove worms and boils
• Relief of stomach pains

Colon Cleanse

I scheduled a family trip to Bangkok this coming first week of April for a much needed rest. We have been there many times in the past but never had the chance to have a colon cleanse. Our friends who have gone through colonic cleansing really recommends that my husband and I should try it.

There are great benefits of having a colon cleansing session. For one, if you have been having improper diet and suffer from diarrhea or constipation, then doing this will aid in the regular passing of bowels. It also helps in removing toxins in the intestines. It improves skin complexion and even aid in weight loss.

It may be revolting to discuss this procedure casually but one cannot deny the benefits it gives to our health and well-being.