Have you ever heard of Paragis?
Have you ever wonder what is it?
Well, perhaps you will have the same retort as mine since I never heard of it either. It was not until I came across a TV episode entitled "Bangis ng Paragis" by Jessica Soho that made my curiosity boost. You may watch the episode here.
Funny that it was when I learned that the grass I was so curious about is just a common type of turf. It just grows anywhere even on dry compacted soils.
Here are some of our folks call it: bakis-bakisan, bang-angan, bikad-bikad, bila-bila, sabung-sabungan, palastiki, sambali, parangis; in English, some call it yardgrass, wiregrass, goosegrass, etc.. and its scientific name is Eleusine indica.
Let's proceed with my main point about this grass and how did it benefited me. I tried boiling a teabag of dried paragis just to satisfy my curiosity. And from then on, I drink it regularly. I'm using dried paragis tea bag since there is no available fresh raw plant nearby where I live. And besides, dried paragis stays long and more practical to keep for a longer period.
Here's how you will do:
Paragis by the way is a common grass food for some animals. It means that this plant is non-poisonous and safe for humans too. There is nothing to worry as long as it is prepared properly and thoroughly cleansed. You may also consider the safety of the place where the grass is harvested making sure it is free from pollution, contamination and toxic materials from filthy grounds. It is recommended to harvest the grass from a farm, along riverbeds or just in your backyard as long as the area is not prone to foreign contaminants and unclean matters.
I have been taking prescription medicine for hypertension and was advised by our company doctor to maintain desirable weight and do physical activities. Going into diet is my common struggle specially when confronted with irresistible menus in front of me. Fighting for self-denial is difficult to hide. To justify my cravings, I tend to just shrug my shoulder and say "I'll do my diet later". But when I started drinking paragis, I feel the difference! There was a change in my appetite, the cravings are still there but became manageable. It helped me loose weight too.
Going on with my usual biking routine and intermittent mild running, it became my habit to bring with me paragis drink instead of plain water. On long rides and race events, I add honey which blends perfectly. The mixture serves as a power drink to help me keep going.
Paragis drink has been part of my family's daily diet. My Asthmatic daughter who drink it regularly doesn't experience difficult breathing anymore. This miracle drink even treat regular cough and colds. Having this teabags always on my cupboard serves as my refreshment rescue and an immediate home remedy for common illnesses. Read here to learn more of its health benefits.
Giving up on expensive commercial drinks is smart move towards healthy lifestyle. It is hard to imagine that most of these have different captivating colors and claim to contain 100% natural flavors but though it may seem strange, they almost taste the same! Health is wealth as the saying goes... and if we continue spending lots of bucks buying chemically processed foods and drinks, we just tend to giveaway our precious wealth to the giants' pockets leaving ourselves helpless at the end. We should be responsible of what we put inside our body, we must be vigilant of the ingredients and make it a habit to read the labels before trying to consume such things.
The next time you walk around, look at those plants and weeds along your way. There might be paragis that grows... the green grass of hope.
To know more about paragis and its miracle wonders, visit this page on Facebook.
Have you ever wonder what is it?
Well, perhaps you will have the same retort as mine since I never heard of it either. It was not until I came across a TV episode entitled "Bangis ng Paragis" by Jessica Soho that made my curiosity boost. You may watch the episode here.
Funny that it was when I learned that the grass I was so curious about is just a common type of turf. It just grows anywhere even on dry compacted soils.
Here are some of our folks call it: bakis-bakisan, bang-angan, bikad-bikad, bila-bila, sabung-sabungan, palastiki, sambali, parangis; in English, some call it yardgrass, wiregrass, goosegrass, etc.. and its scientific name is Eleusine indica.
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| Photo @ ParagisGrass & Magnesium FB page (fresh paragis grass) |
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| Photo @ Paragisgrass & Magnesium FB page (dried paragis grass) |
Here's how you will do:
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| Photo @ ParagisGrass & Magnesium FB page |
- Bring to boil 1.5 liters of water.
- Put 1 teabag of dried paragis or 1 handful palm-tight if you're using the fresh grass
- Let it boil for 15 minutes. Note: If you are using the fresh grass, it must be boiled for 10 minutes only. Remember, 10 minutes only and don't let the boiling time beyond that.
- Let it cool and put in a pitcher.
- Drink 1 glass 3x a day, it is advisable to drink after meals
- Do it everyday. (Dried paragis teabag can be used to boil 2 times; for fresh leaves, use it once only).
- Refrigerate the remaining drink to maintain its freshness.
- Drink it hot or cold, you will surely love the taste!
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| Photo @ ParagisGrass & Magnesium FB page |
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| Photo credit to the owner |
I have been taking prescription medicine for hypertension and was advised by our company doctor to maintain desirable weight and do physical activities. Going into diet is my common struggle specially when confronted with irresistible menus in front of me. Fighting for self-denial is difficult to hide. To justify my cravings, I tend to just shrug my shoulder and say "I'll do my diet later". But when I started drinking paragis, I feel the difference! There was a change in my appetite, the cravings are still there but became manageable. It helped me loose weight too.
Going on with my usual biking routine and intermittent mild running, it became my habit to bring with me paragis drink instead of plain water. On long rides and race events, I add honey which blends perfectly. The mixture serves as a power drink to help me keep going.
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| Al Kheesa trail in Qatar |
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| Original packaging of dried paragis teabags with loving remarks "Nagmamahal, Lita Jugo". Tita Lita was featured in KMJS episode "Bangis ng Paragis". |
Paragis drink has been part of my family's daily diet. My Asthmatic daughter who drink it regularly doesn't experience difficult breathing anymore. This miracle drink even treat regular cough and colds. Having this teabags always on my cupboard serves as my refreshment rescue and an immediate home remedy for common illnesses. Read here to learn more of its health benefits.
Giving up on expensive commercial drinks is smart move towards healthy lifestyle. It is hard to imagine that most of these have different captivating colors and claim to contain 100% natural flavors but though it may seem strange, they almost taste the same! Health is wealth as the saying goes... and if we continue spending lots of bucks buying chemically processed foods and drinks, we just tend to giveaway our precious wealth to the giants' pockets leaving ourselves helpless at the end. We should be responsible of what we put inside our body, we must be vigilant of the ingredients and make it a habit to read the labels before trying to consume such things.
The next time you walk around, look at those plants and weeds along your way. There might be paragis that grows... the green grass of hope.
To know more about paragis and its miracle wonders, visit this page on Facebook.
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