Dibandu Herbal Tea Overview

Dibandu Herbal Tea

Your Food, Your Medicine

Introduction
 Herbal therapy remains unique as the original form of therapy known to man.
 Civilization and modernization strives to erase the traditional methods known to man for
sustaining health
 The emergence of side effects resulting from the intake of chemicals has made the human
population rethink and reengage those methods that sustained the ancestors of man who were
known to live longer lives.
 Herbal therapy emphasizes and encourages the recipients to take herbs regularly and avert the
occurrence of diseases, rather than await the occurrence of a disease condition before
treatment.
 Natural remedies have minimal side effects (if any) and can be accessed much more easily than
modern forms of treatment and maintenance of healthy lifestyle.
 To avoid the loss of working hours from common illnesses; more people are investing in Natural
therapies.
 Natural therapy utilizes nutrition as a medium of delivering the desired benefit on the individual.

Background
 Ifechukwude Farms Ltd. is an organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the
human population and the environment where he thrives.
 In collaboration with other organizations local and international, IFL identified specific herbs
that contribute to enhancing human health.
 Choice herbs with health supporting properties have been selected and combined to produce
Dibandu Herbal Tea (DHT).
 DHT harnesses the essential health giving properties of the constituent herbal plants. The
combination has been blended to provide a peculiar flavour unique to these African Herbs.
 The herbs present in DHT:
o Gongronema latifolium (Utazi in Igbo; Arokeke/Madumaro in Yoruba and; Ayoyo In
Hausa);
o Piper guineense (Uziza in Igbo; Iyere in Yoruba and; Shuwaka in Hausa)
o Moringa oleifera (Okochi egbu/Ikwa oyibo in Igbo; Ewe igbale/Idagbo monoye in Yoruba
and; Zogale in Hausa)
o Xylopia aethiopica (Uda in Igbo; Eeru/Erunje in Yoruba; and Chimba in Hausa).
 DHT was developed to promote and enhance the administration of beneficial herbal
constituents through tea and meals.
  By presenting DHT as tea and as food additive, it becomes more convenient to harness the
benefits of the phyto-nutrients from herbs.

Benefits of Herbal Therapy

 Many people have made taking tea a habit and the presence of Mai-Shai is a common feature in
most towns in Nigeria.
 Every plant has nutritional, medicinal and esoteric value.
 Herbal therapy is easy to prepare in homes and can be a very cheap means of ensuring a healthy life
for consumers who learn to take their medicine as their food.
 Research findings show that the advantages of tea consumption range from improving low energy
levels to improving health conditions and reducing the risk of the occurrence of cancers
(mintel.com).
• The composition of Dibandu Herbal Tea was intentionally aimed at utilizing those herbs whose
benefits are already known.

Principles Underlying Herbal Therapy

• The micro composition of the human body remains dynamic yet it needs to remain balanced
• Any imbalance in the micro composition/system of the body results in diseases
• Processed and treated foods, red meat, sugar, dairy products, eggs, caffeine are known to generate
substances that cause imbalance in the micro system
• Plants and plant products are known to possess qualities that counter disturbances in the micro
system and help to restore the necessary balance
• Nutraceuticals and phyto-nutrients are protective or healing agents found in plant and animal foods.
• They are known to arrest Free radicals which are unstable molecules that alter genetic codes and
trigger the development of cancer growth in cells.
• They also serve as antioxidants to react with free radicals, preventing their damaging effects
• Rational herbal medicine is safer than conventional medicine when these rules are observed:
• Herbal use must be applied with caution
• Ensure you get the right herbs and learn as much as you can about it (the internet is
invaluable at these times)
• Watch out for any unexpected effect, like allergic reactions or difficulty in breathing
• Ensure that a proper diagnosis is made and being treated
• Be mindful of interactions when taking other medications
• Communicate with others who use herbal medication to learn lessons
• Growing your own herbs add potency to their energy and helps you participate in managing your
health

Requirements and Associations for Herbal Therapy

 Sporadic use of Herbs offers immediate results that control acute infections and infestations
 Long term use of Herbs ensures that the antioxidant properties of the herbs are utilized to the
maximum
 Long term use of herbs prevents diseases and ensures a balanced metabolic system
 Fluid intake is encouraged during herbal therapy as it serves to maintain a healthy internal body
system
 Acupressure (Link) and Breathing Exercise (Link) are two natural processes that enhance the efficacy
of herbal therapy

Dibandu Herbals
 Dibandu Herbals is an initiative driven by Ifechukwude Farms Limited in appreciation of the
abundant resources in Nature and their benefits for healthy existence.
 By depending on Nature, our forbears lived healthy and long lives, deriving their nutrients and
energy from the source of all beings.
 With the contribution of science over the years to the development of medical technology, many
useful achievements have been recorded.
 In Dibandu Herbals we appreciate the benefits offered by both systems and work towards proper
integration of the two systems to harness the greater benefits of wholesome wellness for humanity.
 The healing properties associated with DHT will make it desirable for the general population (except
pregnant women) for managing common ailments like cold and catarrh
 The anti oxidant properties of DHT make it suitable for people who want to strengthen the body’s
immune system to combat endemic ailments like malaria and prevent the occurrence of life
threatening diseases like cancers.
 DHT is very suitable for the elderly and those who have chronic health conditions.
 As a good source of anti-oxidants, DHT has a lot of benefits to offer humanity. These anti-
oxidants supplied our African forebears with the energy with which they carried out tedious
assignments while remaining youthful over time.
 Individuals with Chronic Health conditions like Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, HIV, Sickle Cell
Disease; benefit from long term utilization of Dibandu Herbal Tea.
 People who are always on the move are exposed to extra stressful situations that make DHT
invaluable for maintaining a healthy existence.

Dibandu Herbals is a Registered Trade Mark, with Registered Trade Mark No.: NG/T/2015/3363

Dibandu Herbal Tea was registered with the National Agency Food and Drug Administration and Control
(NAFDAC) with No: A7-2604L

Benefits of Constituents of Dibandu Herbal Tea

 The constituent herbs in Dibandu Herbal Tea were carefully and specially selected for their
individual benefits and collective synergism which make DHT a perfect drink for everyone who
desires a disease free life.

The benefits of the constituent herbs are summarized:

 Moringa oleifera
o Eliminates constipation
o Normalizes blood sugar
o Heals Ulcers and reduces risk of ulcer
o Increases mental clarity
o Reduces wrinkles and age lines
o Normalizes blood pressure
 o Strengthens immune system.
 Gongronema latifolium (Utazi)
o Acts as a fast relief for catarrh, congested chest, running nose and cough;
o Lowers blood sugar levels
o Regulates high blood pressure
o Cleanses the liver
o Found to be very useful in the management of diseases related to the kidneys
o Serves as a good cleanser
 Piper guineense (Uziza)
o Highly beneficial for treating intestinal disorders such as diarrhea and dysentery,
o Heals wounds and inflammation of mucous membrane.
o Stimulates digestion
o Possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
 Xylopia aethiopica (Uda)
o Wide range of biological activities
o Anti-tumor (cancer)
o Anti-asthmatic
o Anti-inflammatory agent
o Antimicrobial agent
o Reduces blood pressure
o Has coronary vasodilatory effects.

Special Consideration
 Pregnant women are the only ones excluded from consuming DHT because of the presence of
Xylopia aethiopica (Uda).
 Uda is known to stimulate the muscles of the uterine walls and are capable of causing premature
contractions of the uterine wall muscles when taken in high doses.
 Whereas Uda is an indispensable herb for the management of Post Partum care due to its ability
to assist in the healing of the uterus after child birth, it could cause undesired effect if taken in
high doses during pregnancy.
 The concentration of Uda in DHT is so low that it is not likely to cause any harm during
pregnancy,
 Should not be used in pregnancy to ensure that the best of the benefits of DHT are utilized
without exposing anyone to any form of side effects that could result from its use.

Presentation of DHT
 DHT is currently presented in a plastic cup with a net weight of 45g.
 This first packaging of DHT is to ensure that customers can easily utilize the product as tea and as
food additive since it is served with a spoon.
 This packaging will ensure that in the future, those who desire can maintain the use of the
product as food even when the tea bags are available.
 This will also serve to introduce this special blend of the African flavors to the herbal market.

Use as Tea:
 Boil fresh water in a kettle, place one tea spoon of Dibandu Herbal Tea in a cup. Pour
water into cup. Allow the tea to brew for 2-3 minutes. Enjoy a fresh cup of Herbal Tea
Hot or cold either sieved or taken directly.
Honey could be added for those who desire a sweetened blend.

Use as Soup Mix:

When preparing soups, Dibandu Soup Mix adorns it with rich African flavour. It can also
be added to already prepared food before eating.
Prolonged heating destabilizes the active ingredients.

Benefits of DHT
 Dibandu Herbal Tea offers you the opportunity to make your food serve as your medicine as the
constituent herbs have been selected and combined based on their intrinsic potentials to
enhance human health.
 DHT offers relief in acute respiratory tract infections and fevers associated with malaria and
other infectious diseases.
 In the management of Chronic situations like Diabetes Mellitus, Circulatory Disorders and
disabilities related to Aging, DHT offers long term benefits.
 It enhances the immune system by combating free radicals in the body and regulating the
normal functioning of the body’s organs.