herbal meds in the phils by DOH

Question 1

herbal meds: Ringworms and skin fungal infections, “bayabas bayabasan and ringworm bush”

Answer 1

Akapulco

[pull ko ang ringworm!]

Question 2

herbal meds: tx for diabetes “bittergourd or bittermelon”

Answer 2

Ampalaya

Question 3

herbal meds: reduces cholesterol in blood

Answer 3

bawang

Question 4

herbal meds: antiseptic, to disinfect wound, mouth wash

Answer 4

bayabas, or guava

[as used sa pangtuli]

Question 5

herbal meds: eliminate intestinal worms, ascaris trichnia

Answer 5

niyog-niyogan

[batuhin mo ng niyog ang ascaris]

Question 6

herbal meds: diuretic, excretion of urinary stones

Answer 6

sambong

[think: bong nangihi sa kilid]

Question 7

herbal meds: relief of cough and asthma

Answer 7

lagundi

Question 8

herbal meds: intestinal motility, mouth wash( high flouride content)

Answer 8

tsaang gubat

[libang sa gubat]

Question 9

herbal meds: arthritis and gout, pansit pansitan

Answer 9

ulasimang bato,

[think bato sa tuhod]

Question 10

herbal meds: analgesic, relieves body aches and pain

Answer 10

yerba buena, peppermint

[“good herb”, hayahay]