HERBAL MEDICINE

• What is the primary use of Sambong?

  Diuretic
• What is the preparation method for Sambong?

  Boil chopped leaves in water for 15 minutes until one glassful remains, then cool and strain
• How should the decoction of Sambong be consumed?

  Divide decoction into 3 parts and drink one part 3 times a day
• Is Sambong a medicine for kidney infection?

  No, Sambong is not a medicine for kidney infection
• What is the height range of the Akapulko plant?

  About 1 to 2 meters tall
• What is the scientific name of Akapulko?

  Cassia alata
• What are the uses of Akapulko?

  Anti-fungal for tinea flava, ringworm, athlete’s foot, and scabies
• How many leaflets does the Akapulko plant have?

  8 to 20 oblong elliptical-shaped leaflets
• How should Akapulko leaves be prepared for use?

  Fresh, matured leaves are pounded and applied as soap to the affected part 1 to 2 times a day
• What is the scientific name of Niyog-niyogan?

  Quisqualis indica L.
• What is the common name for Niyog-niyogan?

  Chinese honey suckle
• How does Niyog-niyogan propagate?

  Propagated through stem cuttings about 20 cm in height
• What is the primary use of Niyog-niyogan?

  Anti-helmintic, used to expel parasitic worms
• What is the recommended dosage of Niyog-niyogan seeds for adults?

  Adults may take 10 seeds
• What is the scientific name of Tsaang gubat?

  Carmona retusa
• How should Niyog-niyogan seeds be consumed?

  Seeds are eaten raw two hours before the last meal of the day
• What is the maximum number of Niyog-niyogan seeds children aged 8-9 can take?

  Children aged 8-9 may take 6 seeds
• What is Tsaang gubat commonly known as?

  Forest tea or wild tea
• What are the uses of Tsaang gubat?

  Used for diarrhea and stomach ache
• How should Tsaang gubat be prepared for diarrhea?

  Boil chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes until it reduces to 1 glass, then cool and strain
• How should Tsaang gubat be prepared for stomach ache?

  Wash leaves, chop, boil in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes, cool, and strain
• What is the scientific name of Ampalaya?

  Momordica charantia
• What is Ampalaya commonly known as?

  Bitter gourd or bitter melon
• What is the primary use of Ampalaya?

  It lowers blood sugar levels
• How often should Ampalaya decoction be taken?

  Take one third cup 3 times a day after meals
• How should Ampalaya leaves be prepared?

  Boil 6 tablespoons of young leaves in two glassfuls of water for 15 minutes, cool, and strain
• What is the scientific name of Lagundi?

  Vitex negundo
• What are the uses of Lagundi?

  Used for asthma cough, fever, dysentery, colds, pain, skin diseases, and headache
• How should Lagundi be prepared for asthma and cough?

  Chop leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes until reduced to 1 glass, then strain
• How should Lagundi be prepared for skin diseases?

  Prepare a decoction of leaves, wash and clean the skin/wound with it
• What is Ulasimang bato commonly known as?

  Silver bush or shiny bush
• What is the scientific name of Ulasimang bato?

  Peperomia pellucida
• What is the primary use of Ulasimang bato?

  It lowers uric acid, useful for rheumatism and gout
• How should Ulasimang bato be prepared?

  Boil one and a half cup leaves in two glassfuls of water over low heat, cool, and strain
• What is the scientific name of Bawang?

  Allium sativum
• How can Ulasimang bato be consumed besides decoction?

  It may also be eaten as salad
• What are the uses of Bawang?

  Used for hypertension, toothache, and lowering cholesterol levels
• What is Bawang commonly known as?

  Garlic
• How should Bawang be prepared for consumption?

  May be fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar, or blanched in boiled water
• What is Bayabas commonly known as?

  Guava