10 HALAMANG GAMOT

Question 1

Sambong

Answer 1

Blumea balsamifera
Asteraceae

treatment for fever, cough, headache, boils, abdominal pain and gaseous distention

Question 2

Akapulko

Answer 2

Cassia alata
Fabaceae

an anti-fungal and antibacterial

Question 3

Niyog-niyogan

Answer 3

Quisqualis indica
Combretaceae

anthelmintic, which has the capability to get rid of intestinal parasites

Question 4

Tsaang Gubat

Answer 4

aka Fukien Tea Tree
Ehretia microphylla
Boraginaceae

help relieve abdominal pain and diarrhea

Question 5

Ampalaya

Answer 5

Momordica charantia
Cucurbitaceae

help in reducing blood sugar levels and promoting digestion

Question 6

Lagundi

Answer 6

Vitex negundo
Lamiaceae

relieve mild to moderate cough due to common colds and flu

Question 7

Ulasimang Bato

Answer 7

Peperomia pellucida
Piperaceae

natural herbal remedy for gout and other forms of arthritis

Question 8

Bawang

Answer 8

Allium sativum
Amaryllidaceae

destroys bacteria, fungus, and parasites, as well as lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar levels

Question 9

Bayabas

Answer 9

Psidium guajava
Myrtaceae

used for stomach and intestinal conditions, pain, diabetes, and wound healing

Question 10

Yerba Buena

Answer 10

Clinopodium douglasii
Lamiaceae

analgesic to relieve body pain