HERBAL MEDICINE Flashcards
Botika sa Paso
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Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997 - traditional medicine program
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Republic Act 8423
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- Authored by Senator Juan Flavier and approved on December 1997
- This gave rise to the creation of Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)
- Tasked to promote and advocates use of traditional & alternative health care modalities through scientific research & product development
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Traditional and Alternative Medicine
Act (TAMA)
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- Philippine Department of Health (DOH) through “ “ has endorsed 10 medicinal plants to be used as herbal medicine in Philippines due to its health benefits.
- 10 medicinal plants as herbal medicines in Philippines
- Attested by National Science & Development Board
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Traditional Health Program
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- Sum total of knowledge, skills & practice on health care, not necessary explicable in the context of modern, scientific philosophical framework
- Recognized by people to help maintain & improve their health towards the wholeness of their being, community & society & their interaction based on culture, history, heritage & consciousness
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Traditional Medicine
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- Boil recommended parts in water
- Boiling time: 20 mins
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DECOCTION
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- Plant part soaked in hot water like tea
- 10 – 15 mins
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INFUSION
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- Directly apply recommended part on affected area
- For bruises, wounds, rashes
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POULTICE
8
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Mix plant part in alcohol
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TINCTURE
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- Cough
- Cold
- Fever
- Asthma & Pharyngitis
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Lagundi
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- Analgesic
- To relive body aches and pain due to rheumatism and gout.
- Swollen gums
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Yerba Buena
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- Treat kidney stones, gout
- Anti-edema, anti-urolithiasis
- Diarrhea
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Sambong
12
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- Treat diarrhea with abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Stomachache
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Tsaang Gubat
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- Anti-helminthic
- Eliminate intestinal parasites
- Seeds are taken 2 hours after supper
- If no worms are expelled, the dose may be repeated after one week
- Not to be given to children below 4 years old
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Niyog-niyogan
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- Antiseptic
- For washing wounds
- Diarrhea
- Toothache (gargle)
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Bayabas
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- Anti-fungal
- Ringworm
- Treat tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and itchiness
- Had-had, buni, alipunga
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