herbal medicines (health)

Question 1

what is pansit-pansitan/ulasimang bato for?

Answer 1

for arthritis and gout

Question 2

what is sambong for?

Answer 2

for urinary stones

Question 3

what is tsaang gubat for?

Answer 3

for mouthwash

Question 4

what is yerba buena for?

Answer 4

for relief from body aches and pains

Question 5

what is akapulco for?

Answer 5

for ringworm and other skin (fungal) infections

Question 6

what is ampalaya for?

Answer 6

for non-insulin dependent diabetic patients

Question 7

what is bawang for?

Answer 7

for blood pressure control

Question 8

what is bayabas for?

Answer 8

for use as antiseptic to disinfect wounds, for mouthwash or tooth decay and gum infection

Question 9

what is lagundi for?

Answer 9

for cough and asthma

Question 10

what is niyog-niyogan for?

Answer 10

for intestinal wounds, particularly ascaria and trichina