Alternative and Herbal Medicine

Question 1

Dietary supplements
Megadose vitamins herbal preparations
Special teas
Massage therapy
Spiritual healing

Answer 1

Alternative Medicine

Question 2

is any practice that is perceived by its users to have the healing effects of medicine, but does not originate from evidence gathered using the scientific method, is not part of biomedicine, or is contradicted by scientific evidence or established science. It consists of a wide range of health care practices, products and therapies.

Answer 2

Alternative Medicine

Question 3

is a medical philosophy and practice based on the idea that the body has the ability to heal itself.

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Homeopathy or homeopathic medicine

Question 4

addresses the root causes of illness.

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Naturopathic medicine - natural treatment

Question 5

involves the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, it is most commonly used to treat pain.

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Acupuncture

Question 6

is one of the world’s oldest holistic (whole-body) healing systems. It was developed thousands of years ago in India. Its primary focus is to promote good health, rather than fight disease. But treatments may be recommended for specific health problems.

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Ayurvedic medicine (Ayurveda)

Question 7

Plant-based treatments in Ayurveda may be derived from roots, leaves, fruits, bark, or seeds such as ______ and _______.

Answer 7

cardamom, cinnamon

Question 8

is a combination of traditional practices and beliefs developed over thousands of years in China.

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Traditional Chinese medicine

Question 9

takes a holistic approach to health that explores the interconnection between the mind, body, and spirit. It works under the premise that the mind can affect “bodily functions and symptoms”.

includes healing claims made in yoga, meditation, deep-breathing exercises, guided imagery, hypnotherapy, progressive relaxation, and tai chi

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Mind-body medicine

Question 10

is use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of such use. Plants have been the basis for medical treatments through much of human history, and such traditional medicine is still widely practiced today. Modern medicine recognizes this as a form of alternative medicine.

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Herbal Medicine

Question 11

is modern herbal medicine at its best. It applies scientific research and the highest professional standards to the practice of herbal medicine.

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Phytotherapy

Question 12

today, is a widely prescribed treatment for malaria, especially in countries that cannot afford to purchase the more expensive anti-malarial drugs produced by the pharmaceutical industry.

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The bark of the cinchona tree that contains quinine

Question 13

acts as a midwife, a chiropractor or massage therapist to promote health and healing.

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hilot or manghihilot

Question 14

this practitioner uses alum, candles, smoke, paper, eggs and other mediums to diagnose the cause of illness associated by prayers and incanteations

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Tawas or mangtatawas

Question 15

a general practitioner who uses a combination of healing modalities that may include prayers, incantations, mysticism and herbalism. They claim to draw healing powers from a supernatural source (shamanism)

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albularyo

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a general practitioner similar to an albularyo but integrates western medicine to promote healing.

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Medico

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a practitioner who claims divine power bestowed by the Holy Spirit or God. A patient is required to have faith and believe in divine powers to effect healing

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Faith healers

Question 18

also known as “bayabas-bayabasan” and “ringworm bush” is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections.

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Akapulko (Cassia alata)

Question 19

known as “bitter gourd” or “bitter melon” is mostly known as a treatment for diabetes (for the non-insulin dependent patients).

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Ampalaya (Momordica charantia)

Question 20

it mainly reduces cholesterol in the blood and, hence, helps control blood pressure.

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Bawang (Allium sativum)

Question 21

is used as an antiseptic, to disinfect wounds; also used as a mouth wash to treat tooth decay and gum infection.

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Bayabas (Psidium guajava) - “guava”

Question 22

known as the “5-leaved chaste tree” is mainly used for the relief of coughs and asthma.

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Lagundi (Vitex negundo)

Question 23

is a vine known as “Chinese honey suckle”. It is effective in the elimination of Ascaris and Trichina intestinal worms. Only the dried matured seeds are medicinal: crack and ingest the dried seeds two hours after eating (5 to 7 seeds for children & 8 to 10 seeds for adults). If one dose does not eliminate the worms, wait a week before repeating the dose.

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Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.)

Question 24

It is effective in fighting arthritis and gout. The leaves can be eaten fresh (about a cupful) as salad or like tea. For the decoction, boil a cup of clean chopped leaves in 2 cups of water. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain, let cool and drink a cup after meals (3 times day).

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Pansit-Pansitan (Peperomia pellucida)

Question 25

English name: Blumea camphora. A diuretic that helps in the excretion of urinary stones. It can also be used as an edema.

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Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)

Question 26

Prepared like tea, this herbal medicine is effective in treating intestinal motility and also used as a mouth wash since the leaves of this shrub has high fluoride content.

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Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.)

Question 27

commonly known as Peppermint, this vine is used as an analgesic to relive body aches and pain. It can be taken internally as a decoction or externally by pounding the leaves and applied directly on the afflicted area.

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Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii)