HERBAL MED (2)

• Who is the author of the study material?

  Aldrin Paul N. Sermeno
• Why is the use of medicinal plants advocated by the DOH?

  Due to increasing drug costs and effectiveness
• What is the purpose of Republic Act 8423?

  To create PITAHC for traditional health care
• What does PITAHC stand for?

  Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care
• What are the reminders on the use of herbal medicine?

  • Avoid insecticides on plants
  • Use a clay pot for preparation
  • Use only the advocated part of the plant
  • Follow accurate dosage
  • Use one kind of herbal plant per symptom
  • Use half dosage for dried parts
  • Dispose of decoctions after one day
  • Harvest mature leaves, fruits, flowers, or nuts
  • Stop use if allergic reactions occur
  • Consult a doctor if symptoms persist
• What is the first herbal plant listed by the DOH?

  Sambong
• What is the scientific name of Sambong?

  Blumea balsamifera
• What are the uses of Sambong?

  Anti-edema, diuretic, anti-urolithiasis
• How should Sambong be prepared for use?

  Boil chopped leaves in water for 15 mins
• What is the second herbal plant listed by the DOH?

  Akapulko
• What is the scientific name of Akapulko?

  Cassia alata
• What are the uses of Akapulko?

  Anti-fungal for ringworm and athlete’s foot
• How should Akapulko be prepared for use?

  Pound fresh leaves and apply as soap
• What is the third herbal plant listed by the DOH?

  Niyog-niyogan
• What is the scientific name of Niyog-niyogan?

  Quisqualis indica L.
• What are the uses of Niyog-niyogan?

  Anti-helmintic to expel parasitic worms
• How should Niyog-niyogan be prepared for use?

  Eaten raw two hours before last meal
• What is the fourth herbal plant listed by the DOH?

  Tsaang gubat
• What is the scientific name of Tsaang gubat?

  Carmona retusa
• What are the uses of Tsaang gubat?

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

  Boil chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water
• What is the fifth herbal plant listed by the DOH?

  Ampalaya
• What is the scientific name of Ampalaya?

  Momordica charantia
• What are the uses of Ampalaya?

  Lowers blood sugar levels, diabetes mellitus
• How should Ampalaya be prepared for use?

  Boil young leaves in water for 15 mins
• What is the sixth herbal plant listed by the DOH?

  Lagundi
• What is the scientific name of Lagundi?

  Vitex negundo
• What are the uses of Lagundi?

  For asthma, cough, fever, and pain
• How should Lagundi be prepared for asthma?

  Boil chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water
• What is the seventh herbal plant listed by the DOH?

  Ulasimang bato
• What is the scientific name of Ulasimang bato?

  Peperomia pellucida
• What are the uses of Ulasimang bato?

  Lowers uric acid for rheumatism and gout
• How should Ulasimang bato be prepared for use?

  Boil leaves in two glassfuls of water
• What is the eighth herbal plant listed by the DOH?

  Bawang
• What is the scientific name of Bawang?

  Allium sativum
• What are the uses of Bawang?

  For hypertension, toothache, lowers cholesterol
• How should Bawang be prepared for use?

  Fried, roasted, or soaked in vinegar
• What is the ninth herbal plant listed by the DOH?

  Bayabas
• What is the scientific name of Bayabas?

  Psidium guajava
• What are the uses of Bayabas?

  For washing wounds, toothache, diarrhea