DOH-Approved Herbal Medicines Flashcards

1
Q

Cassia alata

A

Akapulko

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2
Q

Akapulko is aka

A

Bayabas-bayabasan and ringworm bush

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3
Q

Akapulko is used for

A

Ringworms and skin fungal infection

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4
Q

Momordica charantia

A

Ampalaya

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5
Q

Amapalaya is used for

A

DM

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6
Q

Alium sativum

A

Bawang

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7
Q

Bawang is used for

A

Cholesterol reduction

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8
Q

Psidium guajava

A

Bayabas

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9
Q

Bayabas is used for

A

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

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10
Q

Five-leaved chaste tree

A

Lagundi

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11
Q

Lagundi is used for

A

Coughs and asthma

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12
Q

Quisqualis indica L.

A

Niyog-niyogan

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13
Q

Niyog-niyogan is aka

A

Chinese honey suckle

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14
Q

Niyog-niyogan is used for

A

Elimination of intestinal worms, particularly ascaris and trichinella

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15
Q

Blumea balsamifera

A

Sambong

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16
Q

Sambong is aka

A

Blumea camphora

17
Q

Sambong is used for

A

As a diuretic that helps in urinary stone excretion

18
Q

Ehretia microphylla Lam.

A

Tsaang gubat

19
Q

Tsaang gubat is used for

A

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

20
Q

Peperomia pellucida

A

Pansit-pansitan

21
Q

Pansit-pansitan is aka

A

Ulasimang bato

22
Q

Pansit-pansitan is used for

A

Arthritis and gout

23
Q

Clinopodium douglasii

A

Yerba buena

24
Q

Yerba buena is aka

A

Peppermint

25
Q

Yerba buena is used for

A

Body aches and pains (analgesic)