Alternative and herbal Medicines

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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,

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Alternative medicine

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contradicted by scientific evidence or established science

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Alternative medicine

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consists of a wide range of health care practices, products and therapies

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Alternative medicine

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Alternative medicines includes:

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

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

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Homeopathy

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addresses the root causes of illness.

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Naturopathic medicine

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It includes approved natural healing practices such as Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and Herbal Medicine, as well as the use of modern methods like Bio-Resonance, Ozone-Therapy, and Colon Hydrotherapy.

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Naturopathic medicine

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involves the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body

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Acupuncture

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A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain.

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Acupuncture

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one of the world’s oldest holistic (whole-body) healing systems. It was developed thousands of years ago in India.

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Ayurvedic medicine (Ayurveda)

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

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Ayurvedic medicine (Ayurveda)

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

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Traditional ethnic systems

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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”

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Mind-body medicine

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yoga, meditation, deep-breathing exercises, guided imagery, hypnotherapy, progressive relaxation, and tai chi

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Mind-body medicine

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use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of such use

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Herbal medicine

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Plants have been the basis for medical treatments through much of human history, and such traditional medicine is still widely practiced today

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Herbal medicine

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A 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

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practiced since ancient times in every culture throughout the world and has been an integral part of human evolution and development.

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Philippine Traditional and Alternative Medicine

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

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hilot or manghihilot

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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

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a general practitioner who uses a combination of healing modalities that may include prayers, incantations, mysticism and herbalism. Albularyos 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

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

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Akapulko (Cassia alata)

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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)

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popularly known as “garlic”, it mainly reduces cholesterol in the blood and, hence, helps control blood pressure.

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Bawang (Allium sativum)

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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)

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

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Lagundi (Vitex negundo)

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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.)

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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)

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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)

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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.)

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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)