Alternative and herbal Medicines Flashcards
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,
Alternative medicine
contradicted by scientific evidence or established science
Alternative medicine
consists of a wide range of health care practices, products and therapies
Alternative medicine
Alternative medicines includes:
Dietary supplements
Megadose vitamins herbal preparations
Special teas
Massage therapy
Spiritual healing
a medical philosophy and practice based on the idea that the body has the ability to heal itself
Homeopathy
addresses the root causes of illness.
Naturopathic medicine
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.
Naturopathic medicine
involves the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body
Acupuncture
A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain.
Acupuncture
one of the world’s oldest holistic (whole-body) healing systems. It was developed thousands of years ago in India.
Ayurvedic medicine (Ayurveda)
Plant-based treatments in Ayurveda may be derived from roots, leaves, fruits, bark, or seeds such as cardamom and cinnamon.
Ayurvedic medicine (Ayurveda)
a combination of traditional practices and beliefs developed over thousands of years in China.
Traditional ethnic systems
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”
Mind-body medicine
yoga, meditation, deep-breathing exercises, guided imagery, hypnotherapy, progressive relaxation, and tai chi
Mind-body medicine
use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of such use
Herbal medicine
Plants have been the basis for medical treatments through much of human history, and such traditional medicine is still widely practiced today
Herbal medicine
A modern herbal medicine at its best. It applies scientific research and the highest professional standards to the practice of herbal medicine
Phytotherapy
practiced since ancient times in every culture throughout the world and has been an integral part of human evolution and development.
Philippine Traditional and Alternative Medicine
acts as a midwife, a chiropractor or massage therapist to promote health and healing,
hilot or manghihilot
this practitioner uses alum, candles, smoke, paper, eggs and other mediums to diagnose the cause of illness associated by prayers and incanteations
Tawas or mangtatawas
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)
albularyo
a general practitioner similar to an albularyo but integrates western medicine to promote healing.
Medico
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
Faith healers
also known as “bayabas-bayabasan” and “ringworm bush” is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections.
Akapulko (Cassia alata)
known as “bitter gourd” or “bitter melon” is mostly known as a treatment for diabetes (for the non-insulin dependent patients).
Ampalaya (Momordica charantia)
popularly known as “garlic”, it mainly reduces cholesterol in the blood and, hence, helps control blood pressure.
Bawang (Allium sativum)
an antiseptic, to disinfect wounds; also used as a mouth wash to treat tooth decay and gum infection.
Bayabas (Psidium guajava)
known as the “5-leaved chaste tree” is mainly used for the relief of coughs and asthma.
Lagundi (Vitex negundo)
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.
Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.)
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).
Pansit-Pansitan (Peperomia pellucida)
English name: Blumea camphora. A diuretic that helps in the excretion of urinary stones. It can also be used as an edema.
Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)
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.
Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.)
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.
Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii)
