DOH-Approved Herbal Medicines

Question 1

Cassia alata

Answer 1

Akapulko

Question 2

Akapulko is aka

Answer 2

Bayabas-bayabasan and ringworm bush

Question 3

Akapulko is used for

Answer 3

Ringworms and skin fungal infection

Question 4

Momordica charantia

Answer 4

Ampalaya

Question 5

Amapalaya is used for

Answer 5

DM

Question 6

Alium sativum

Answer 6

Bawang

Question 7

Bawang is used for

Answer 7

Cholesterol reduction

Question 8

Psidium guajava

Answer 8

Bayabas

Question 9

Bayabas is used for

Answer 9

1) Antiseptic to disinfect wounds 2) Mouthwash to treat tooth decay and gingivitis

Question 10

Five-leaved chaste tree

Answer 10

Lagundi

Question 11

Lagundi is used for

Answer 11

Coughs and asthma

Question 12

Quisqualis indica L.

Answer 12

Niyog-niyogan

Question 13

Niyog-niyogan is aka

Answer 13

Chinese honey suckle

Question 14

Niyog-niyogan is used for

Answer 14

Elimination of intestinal worms, particularly ascaris and trichinella

Question 15

Blumea balsamifera

Answer 15

Sambong

Question 16

Sambong is aka

Answer 16

Blumea camphora

Question 17

Sambong is used for

Answer 17

As a diuretic that helps in urinary stone excretion

Question 18

Ehretia microphylla Lam.

Answer 18

Tsaang gubat

Question 19

Tsaang gubat is used for

Answer 19

1) Intestinal motility 2) As mouthwash due to high fluoride content

Question 20

Peperomia pellucida

Answer 20

Pansit-pansitan

Question 21

Pansit-pansitan is aka

Answer 21

Ulasimang bato

Question 22

Pansit-pansitan is used for

Answer 22

Arthritis and gout

Question 23

Clinopodium douglasii

Answer 23

Yerba buena

Question 24

Yerba buena is aka

Answer 24

Peppermint

Question 25

Yerba buena is used for

Answer 25

Body aches and pains (analgesic)