Herbal Plants Flashcards
An act creating the Philippine institute of Traditional and alternative healthcare to accelerate the development of traditional and alternative healthcare in the Philippines.
R.A. 8423
TAMA Abbreviation
Traditional and alternative medicine act of 1997
SANTALUBBY
sambong, akapulko, niyugniyogan, tsaang gubat, ampalaya, lagundi, ulasimang bato, bawang, bayabas, yerba buena
the action or process of extracting the essence of something.
Decoction
A plant that reaches 1 1/2 to 3 m in height with rough and hairy leaves. Anti-edema, diuretic and anti-urolithiasis.
Sambong
Scientific name of sambong
Blumea Balsamifera
Ringworm Busch in English, antifungal
Akapulko
Scientific name of Akapulko
Cassia Alata
Chinese honey suckle, anti-helmintic, used to expel parasitic worms
Niyug-Niyogan
Scientific name of Niyug Niyogan
Quisqualis Indica L.
Forest tea or wild tea, Used for Diarrhea and stomach ache
Tsaang Gubat
Scientific name of Tsaang gubat
Carmona Retusa
Bitter gourd or bitter melon, Lowers blood levels and for Diabetes mellitus
Ampalaya
Scientific name for Ampalaya
Momordica Charantia
5 leaved-Chaste tree, For asthma and cough
Lagundi
Scientific name for Lagundi
Vitex Negundo
Silver Bush or Shiny Bush, Lowers uric acid for rheumatism or gout
Ulasimang Bato
Scientific name for Ulasimang Bato
Peperomia Pellucida
Bulbs Consist of several Tubers, For hypertension, toothache and lowers cholesterol levels.
Bawang
Allium Sativum
Scientific name for bawang
For washing Wounds, Toothache and dirrhea
Bayabas
Scientific name for Bayabas
Psidium Guajava
For pain in different parts of the body, cough, cold, Menstrual and Gas pain.
Yerba Buena
Scientific name for Yerba Buena or peppermint
Mentha Cordifolio
