Alternative Medicine

• Akapulko -Acapulco 

  • Insect bites,itchiness, ringworms,infections, scabies, and eczema
• Ampalaya - Bitter melon or bitter gourd 

  • supplement in treating diabetes,burns,coughs, wounds and hemorrhoids
• Bawang - Garlic 

  • as supplement in reducing blood cholesterol level, Hypertension ,used also as antibacterial and anti - inflammatory drug
• Bayabas - Guava

  • Used as antioxidant, anti-allergy,anti-microbial, and anti-diabetic drug
• Lagundi - 5-leaf chaste tree

  • for treatment of cough,colds, and fever
• Niyog-niyogan - Chinese honeysuckle

  • For elimination of intestinal parasites
• Sambong - Blumea or Ngai camphor

  • as a supplement in treating hypertension, kidney stones, rheumatism,coughs and colds.
• Tsaang Gubat 

  • Wild tea For the treatment of skin allergies
• Ulasimang Bato or Pansit-pansitan - Peperomia pellucida 

  • for treating arthritis and gout
• Yerba Buena - Peppermint 

  • for insect bites, coughs and colds.
• Coconut 

  • for Eczema
• Eucalyptus leaves 

  • for cough
• Ipil Ipil seeds

  • for intestinal disorder
• Kulitis 

  • for fever and insect bites
• Ventosa - is an alternative medicine in which glasses are placed on some important point at the back of a person.
• Reflexology - It is done by applying pressure to the feet, ears,or hands by means of the thumb or a particular finger.
• Reflex points - areas where pressure is put.
• Naturopathy - is from the word "nature" and thus, uses natural ways to treat a patient. It tries to restore the balance of the body and mind of the patients.
• Massage therapy - is another form of alternative medicine which is known to improve one's well-being. It is generally believed to result in good circulation of blood. It also helps reduce muscle pains and stiffness.It is popular because of its relaxing effect.
• Acupuncture - this technique involves piercing the skin with thin long needles at specific anatomical points to relieve pain or illness