Consumer Health 2 Flashcards
Combining ways to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another,
and if in case of health care, this can be as useful and effective as the conventional medicines.
Complementary
Available or another possibility of
medication or treatment.
Alternative medicine
How many herbal medicines are approved by the DOH?
10
An act creating the PITAHC to accelerate the development of traditional and alternative health care in the Philippines, providing for a traditional and alternative health care development fund and for other purposes.
Republic Act 8423 Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 (TAMA)
What is the scientific name of acapulko (acapulco)?
Cassia alata
It is use for tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies, itchiness and athlete’s foot.
Acapulko (Acapulco)
PREPARATION FOR?
>Fresh, matured leaves are pounded.
>Apply as a soap to the affected part 1 to 2 time a day.
Acapulko (Acapulco)
What is the scientific name of Ampalaya (Bitter melon)?
Momordica charantia
It is use for diabetes, coughs, burns and scalds
Ampalaya (Bitter melon)
TRUE OR FALSE
Health benefits of ampalaya includes anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, antioxidant, good for the heart, skin improvement and ease your digestion
True
What is the scientific name of Bawang (Garlic)?
Allium sativum
It is use for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-hypertensive
Bawang (Garlic)
What is the scientific name of Bayabas (Guava)?
Psidium guajava
It is use for antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, antioxidant, anti-cough, and antidiabetic. For washing wounds, toothache and diarrhea.
Bayabas (Guava)
PREPARATION FOR?
>Warm decoction is used for gargle.
>Freshly pounded leaves are used for toothache. Guava leaves are to be washed well and chopped. Boil for 15 minutes at low fire. Do not cover pot. Cool and strain before use.
Bayabas (Guava)
What is the scientific name of Lagundi (5-leaved chaste tree)?
Vitex negundo
It is use for cough, colds, fever, asthma, pharyngitis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and diarrhea.
Lagundi (5-leaved chaste tree)
What is the scientific name of Niyog-niyogan (Chinese honey suckle) ?
Quisqualis indica
It is use for intestinal parasites, anti-helmintic (used to expel parasitic worms).
Niyog-niyogan (Chinese honey suckle)
PREPARATION FOR?
>Its seeds are eaten raw 2 hours before the patient’s last meal of the day.
>Adults may take 10 seeds; children 4 to 7 years of age may eat up to 4 seeds only; ages 8 to 9 may take 6 seeds and 7 seeds may be eaten by children 10 to 12 years old.
>Not to be given to children below 4 years old.
Niyog-niyogan (Chinese honey suckle)
IDENTIFY
Adults may take ____ seeds.
10
IDENTIFY
Children 4 to 7 years of age may eat up to ____ seeds only.
4