DOH-Approved Herbal Medicines Flashcards
1
Q
Cassia alata
A
Akapulko
2
Q
Akapulko is aka
A
Bayabas-bayabasan and ringworm bush
3
Q
Akapulko is used for
A
Ringworms and skin fungal infection
4
Q
Momordica charantia
A
Ampalaya
5
Q
Amapalaya is used for
A
DM
6
Q
Alium sativum
A
Bawang
7
Q
Bawang is used for
A
Cholesterol reduction
8
Q
Psidium guajava
A
Bayabas
9
Q
Bayabas is used for
A
1) Antiseptic to disinfect wounds 2) Mouthwash to treat tooth decay and gingivitis
10
Q
Five-leaved chaste tree
A
Lagundi
11
Q
Lagundi is used for
A
Coughs and asthma
12
Q
Quisqualis indica L.
A
Niyog-niyogan
13
Q
Niyog-niyogan is aka
A
Chinese honey suckle
14
Q
Niyog-niyogan is used for
A
Elimination of intestinal worms, particularly ascaris and trichinella
15
Q
Blumea balsamifera
A
Sambong