10 DOH-APPROVED MEDICINAL PLANTS Flashcards
BAYABAS
Guava
Psidium guajava
(Myrtaceae)
Use: Astringent, Antimicrobial
AMPALAYA
Bitter Gourd
Momordica charantia
(Cucurbitaceae)
Use: Anti-diabetes mellitus
BAWANG
Garlic
Allium sativum
(Alliaceae)
Use: Antihypertensive
YERBA BUENA
Corn Mint
Mentha cordifolia
(Lamiaceae)
Use: Analgesic, antipyretic
PANSIT-PANSITAN/ ULASIMANG BATO
Shiny Bush
Peperomia pellucida
(Piperaceae)
Use: Anti-gout
LAGUNDI
Five-leaf Chaste Tree
Vitex negundo
(Lamiaceae)
Use: Anti-cough
AKAPULKO
Ringworm Bush
Cassia alata
(Fabaceae)
Use: Antifungal
NIYOG-NIYOGAN
Chinese honeysuckle
Quisqualis indica
(Combretaceae)
Use: Anthelminthic
TSAANG-GUBAT
Wild Tea
Carmona retusa
(Boraginaceae)
Use: Stomachic
SAMBONG
Blumea Camphor
Blumea balsamifera
(Asteraceae)
Use: Diuretic, anti- urolithiasis