HALAMANG GAMOT Flashcards

1
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It is a knowledge, skills, and practice of holistic care

A

Traditional Medicine

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2
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According to _______, “all such practices and ideas self-defined by their users as preventing or treating illness or promoting health and well-being”

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Cochrane

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3
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Known as TAMA

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Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997

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4
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An act creating the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITACH) to accelerate the development of traditional and alternative health care in the Philippines

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Republic Act 8423

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5
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What are the objectives of TAMA?

A

To encourage scientific research
To promote and advocate the use
To develop and coordinate skills training courses
To formulate standards, guidelines and codes of ethical practice
To formulate policies
To promote traditional and alternative health care

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6
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sum total of knowledge, skills and practices on health care, other than those embodied in biomedicine

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Traditional and alternative health care

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7
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sum total of knowledge, skills, and practice on health care, not necessarily explicable in the context of modern, scientific philosophical framework, but recognized by the people to help maintain and improve their health

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Traditional Medicine

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other forms of non-allopathic, occasionally non-indigenous or imported healing methods, though not necessarily practiced for centuries nor handed down from one generation to another.

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Alternative health care modalities

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9
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Some alternative health care modalities include reflexology, acupressure, chiropractics, nutritional therapy, and other similar methods.

A

Alternative health care modalities

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10
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relatively old, highly respected people with a profound knowledge of traditional remedies

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Traditional healers

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11
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Scientific name of Sambong

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Blumea Balsamifera

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12
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An herbal medicine that have uses of being anti-edema, diuretic, anti-urolithiasis

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Sambong

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English name of Sambong

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Ngai camphor or Blumea camphor

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14
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In preparation of Sambong, you must divide it into 1 part only and drink it once a day.

True or False?

A

False (Divide it into 3 parts and drink one part 3x a day)

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15
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You must boil the chopped leaves of Sambong in water for 15 minutes.

True or False?

A

True

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16
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It is an herbal medicine that is used to treat KIDNEY STONES, wounds and cuts, RHEUMATISM, anti-diarrhea, anti spasms, colds, coughs, and HYPERTENSION

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Sambong

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17
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Akapulko has a scientific name called ______?

A

Cassia alata

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18
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It is known as “RINGWORM BUSH OR SHRUB”

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Akapulko

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19
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This is an herbal medicine that is used to treat TINEA INFECTIONS, insect bites, RINGWORMS, eczema, scabies, and itchiness.

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Akapulko

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20
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An external use of Akapulko is that it can be used as a mouthwash for STOMATITIS.

True or False?

A

True

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21
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One of the external uses of Akapulko is that it is an expectorant of _____?

A

Bronchitis

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22
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Akapulko can be used as a DIURETIC ONLY.

True or False?

A

False (It can be used as diuretic AND purgative)

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23
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For internal use, pound the leaves of the
Akapulko plant, squeeze the juice and apply
to affected areas.

True or False?

A

False (It should be for external use instead of internal)

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24
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You should drink a decocotion of Akapulko root if you are using it as an expectorant.

True or False?

A

False (Drink the decoction of Akapulko LEAVES instead of roots)

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25
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As a laxative, cut the plant parts (roots, flowers, and the leaves) into manageable size to prepare a decoction

True or False?

A

True

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26
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A strong decoction of Akapulko leaves must be drank by pregnant women as it promotes easy and smooth childbirth.

True or False?

A

False (A strong decoction of Akapulko leaves is abortifacient. Pregnant women should not take of the leaves or any parts of this plant)

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27
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Momordica Charantia is the scientific name of Niyog-niyogan.

True or False?

A

False (Quisqualis indica L. is the scientific name of Niyog-niyogan)

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28
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It is known as “Chinese honeysuckle”

A

Niyog-niyogan

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29
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An herbal medicine that is used to eliminate INTESTINAL PARASITES

A

Niyog-niyogan

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30
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The seeds of Niyog-niyogan are cooked first before eating.

True or False?

A

False (Seeds of Niyog-niyogan are eaten raw)

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31
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Seeds of Niyog-niyogan are eaten RAW, TWO HOURS BEFORE the patient’s LAST MEAL of the day.

True or False?

A

True

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32
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How many seeds of Niyog-niyogan should an adult consume?

A

10 seeds

33
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How many seeds of Niyog-niyogan should children aged 4-7 y/o consume?

A

4 seeds ONLY

34
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How many seeds of Niyog-niyogan should children aged 8-9 y/o consume?

A

6 seeds

35
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How many seeds of Niyog-niyogan should children aged 10-12 y/o consume?

A

7 seeds

36
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Seeds of Niyog-niyogan must not be consumed by children below 4 y/o.

True or False?

A

True

37
Q

Tsaang Gubat is known as “Wild Tea”

True or False?

A

True

38
Q

An herbal medicine that is used to treat SKIN ALLERGIES, including eczema, scabies, ITCHINESS OF WOUNDS IN CHILDBIRTH, DIARRHEA, and ABDOMINAL PAIN.

A

Tsaang Gubat

39
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The scientific name of Tsaang Gubat.

A

Carmona Retusa

40
Q

Momordica Charantia

A

Ampalaya

41
Q

What is/are the common name/s of Ampalaya?

A

Bitter Melon or Bitter Gourd

42
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It is an herbal medicine that is effective in treating DIABETES (diabetes mellitus), HEMORRHOIDS, coughs and being studied for ANTI-CANCER properties.

A

Ampalaya

43
Q

In the preparation of Ampalaya, you should boil 6 tablespoons in two glassful of water
for 15 minutes under low fire.

True or False?

A

True

44
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Ampalaya decoction should be taken in 1/3 cup, 3x a day after meals.

True or False?

A

True

45
Q

Lagundi is known as _______?

A

5-leaved chaste tree

46
Q

Scientific name of Lagundi

A

Vitex Negundo

47
Q

An herbal medicine that is relief for ASTHMA AND PHARYNGITIS, rheumatism, DYSPEPSIA, boils, and diarrhea.

A

Lagundi

48
Q

What part is used in Lagundi for treating skin diseases?

A

Leaves and roots

49
Q

Peperomia pellucida

A

ULASIMANG BATO OR PANSIT-PANSITAN

50
Q

effective in treating ARTHRITIS and GOUT
used in treatment of:
- Skin boils, abscesses, and pimples
- Headache
- Abdominal pains
- Kidney problems

A

PANSIT-PANSITAN

51
Q

In treating skin disorders.
Pound the leaves and/or stalks of Pansit-pansitan and make a POULTICE (boil in water for a minute or two then pounded) then apply directly to the affected area. Decoction can be used to rinse and treat skin disorders.

True or False?

A

True

52
Q

Bawang or Garlic has a scientific name known as _______?

A

Allium sativum

53
Q

Herbal medidcine that is used to reduce cholesterol level in the blood.

A

Bawang

54
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An herbal medicine that is used to treat infection with antibacterial, anti inflammatory, toothache, anti-cancer, and anti-hypertensive properties.

A

Bawang

55
Q

Bawang may be fried, roasted, and soaked in vinegar for 30 minutes or blanched in boiled water for 5 minutes.

True or False?

A

True

56
Q

Psidium guajava

A

Bayabas

57
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An herbal medicine that is used as antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-allergy, antimicrobial, antiplasmodial, anti-cough, antidiabetic, and antigenotoxic in folkloric medicine.

A

Bayabas

58
Q

Warm decoction of Bayabas is used for toothache.

True or False?

A

False (Warm decoction of Bayabas is used for gargling)

59
Q

Freshly pounded leaves of Bayabas are used for toothache.

True or False?

A

True

60
Q

Mentha cordifelia

A

Yerba Buena

61
Q

Yerba Buena (Scientific name?)

A

Mentha cordifelia

62
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An herbal medicine used as ANALGESIC to relieve body aches and pain due to rheumatism and gout.

A

Yerba Buena

63
Q

It can be drank as tea and acts as an expectorant in treating coughs and colds.

A

Yerba Buena

64
Q

How many leaves of Yerba Buena should be boiled for treatment of cough and colds?

A

10 leaves

65
Q

Medicinal plants are costly.

True or False?

A

False (It is cost-effective)

66
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Decoction is steeping lighter parts of the plant and boiled in water for several minutes.

True or False?

A

False (Infusion instead of Decoction)

67
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A method of making herbal tea where will you steep lighter parts of the plant (leaves, flowers, stems) in boiled water for several minutes.

A

Infusion

68
Q

This is boiling tougher parts (roots or bark) for a longer period of time. Often used as a home remedy and alternative to tea and coffee.

A

Decoction

69
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Steeping a medicinal plant in alcohol extracts the alcohol-soluble principles into a liquid form that can be stored for long periods.

A

Herbal Tinctures

70
Q

Vinegar tinctures should be refrigerated.

True or False?

A

True

71
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This is stronger than herbal tinctures and can be made with ALCOHOL or GLYCERIN.

A

Fluid Extracts

72
Q

A solid, vegetable fat based mixture used externally.

A

Herbal Poultices

73
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They have the shortest life span of any herbal remedy and must be made fresh for every use

A

Herbal Poultices

74
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Herbs that are dried and (sometimes) certain parts are separated out then diced to powder fine consistency.

A

Powdered herbs and Tablets

75
Q

An ointment usually is mixed with beeswax and applied on a cut or scrape.

A

Herbal creams and Ointments

76
Q

Extraction of volatile liquid plant materials and other aromatic compounds.

A

Essential oils

77
Q

Highly efficacious in the treatment of headache and muscle pain, joint pain and certain skin diseases.

A

Essential Oils

78
Q

Commercial products in tablet or capsule form manufactured and marketed by the health food industry

A

Herbal Supplements

79
Q

It contains stated levels of active phytochemicals.

A

Herbal Supplements