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DOH Approved medicinal plants Flashcards

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Bayas-bayabasan, ringworm bush

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Akapulko

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2
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Scientific name of Akapulko

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Cassia alata L.

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Uses of akapulko

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ringworms, insect bites, eczema, itchiness, scabies

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Bitter gourd, bitter melon, used for treatment of diabetes, hemorrhoids, coughs, burns, and scalds

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Ampalaya

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Uses of ampalaya

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treatment of diabetes, hemorrhoids, coughs, burns, and scalds

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6
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scientific name of ampalaya

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Momordica charantia L.

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garlic, used to reduce cholesterol, helps control blood pressure, boosts immune system

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bawang

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scientific name of bawang

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Allium sativum L.

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uses of bawang

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reduces cholesterol, helps control blood pressure, boosts immune system

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guava, used as an antiseptic, disinfect wounds, as mouth wash, for tooth decay and gum infection

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bayabas

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11
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scientific name of guava

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Psidium guajava L.

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12
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scientific name of Lagundi

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Vitex negundo L.

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it is a 5-leaved chaste tree. Uses: relief of coughs, colds, fever

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Lagundi

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14
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scientific name of Niyog-niyogan

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Quisqualis indica L.

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Chinese honey suckle

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Elimination of intestinal worms (Ascaris and Trichina), ulcers, diarrhea, fever, painful urination

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scientific name of Sambong

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Bluemea balsamifera L.

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Blumea camphor. Used to treat kidney stones, wounds, cuts, rheumatism, colds, coughs, anti-diarrhea, diuretic treatment for hypertension, regulates uric acid

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Sambong

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18
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scientific name of Tsaang gubat

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Ehretia microphylla Lam

19
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Wild tea. it is prepared like tea. Used for skin allergies like eczema, scabies, an itchiness in childbirth, mouth wash

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Tsaang gubat

20
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scientific name of ulasimang bato

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Peperomia pellucida L. Kunth

21
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Pansit-pansitan, can be eaten fresh as salad or tea, for arthritis and gout

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ulasimang bato

22
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scientific name of yerba buena

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Clinopodium douglasii (Benth.)

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Peppermint. Used as an analgesic, pain reliever for body aches, stomach ache, and toothache

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Yerba Buena

24
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scientific name of luyang dilaw

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Curcuma longa L.

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Turmeric. Natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, reduction of high blood sugar, strengthening the immune system, and cancer prevention

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Luyang dilaw

26
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scientific name of malunggay

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Moringa oleifera Lam

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Moringa. used for lactating women, improving cardiac and circulatory function, having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-epileptic

28
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scientific name of luya

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Zingiber officinale Bosc.

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Ginger. Used for antyhypertensive, cholesterol lowering, cancer preventive properties

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scientific name of mangosteen

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Garcinia mangostana L.

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Mangostin. regulates blood pressure and heart rate, anti-diabetic

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mangosteen

32
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scientific name of bignay

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Antidesma bunius Spreng.

33
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anti-aging, supports cardiovascular health, improves metabolism

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scientific name of oregano

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Origanum vulgare L.

35
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Philippine Oregano. for skin whitening, menstrual and urinary tract disorders, dandruff

36
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scientific name of lemon grass

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Cymbopogon citratus (DC. ex Nees) Stapf.

37
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constipation, bloating, indigestion

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lemongrass

38
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scientific name of sili

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Capsicum fructescens L.

39
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Siling labuyo. Chronic pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis

40
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scientific name of black mulberry

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Morus nigra L.

41
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blackberry. combating cancer, decreases stroke risk

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black mulberry

42
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scientific name of tawa-tawa

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Euphorbia hirta L.

43
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Gatas-gatas. Lowers blood pressure, can boost platelet production, skin problems

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