Herbal Medicine Flashcards
When to harvest plants?
9-10am = more concentrated During summer Less polluted environment Cut systematically and aesthetically Collect when plant flowers or is ready to bloom
Best method to dry leaves and flowers
Air dry
Best for fruits, seeds, bark, branches and roots
Sun dry
Least desired because it might destroy active ingredients
Heat dry
Absorbs moisture produced by plants and to prevent mold formation
Charcoal
Problems encountered in storage
Insect infestation and destruction
Mold formation
Indication of SLK (Sampalok, Luya, Kalamansi)
Cough and Colds
Indication of SBL oil extract (Sili, Bawang, Luya)
Joint pain, muscle aches, insect bites
Proportion of SBL ingredients to coconut oil
1:2 parts coconut oil
Proportion of Kakawati leaves to coconut oil
2:2 cups coconut oil
also same for Akapulko ointment and Neem lotion
Herbal Medicine which uses 1 tablespoon of candle scraping for every 3 tablespoon of extract (1:3)
Kakawati ointment and Akapulko ointment
Indication of Kakawati Ointment
Scabies
Indication of ABK (Abukado, Bayabas, Kaimito) Decoction
Diarrhea
Proportion in Ginger Tincture
5 parts of Gin: 1 part dried ginger
Indication of Ginger Syrup
Cough and sore throat
Indication of Akapulko ointment
Fungal skin infections
Uses Bees wax for lotion consistency
Neem Lotion
Indication of Neem Lotion
Bacterial and fungal infection of the skin
Protection from mosquito bites
Medicine which uses coconut oil
SBL (1:2 parts oil) Neem Lotion Akapulko Ointment Kakawati Ointment (SNAcK)
