medicinal plant approved by DOH

Question 1

Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 (Juan Flavier)

Answer 1

R.A. 8423

Question 2

10 Herbal Plant

Answer 2

Sambong
Ampalaya
Niyog-niyogan
Tsaang Gubat
Akapulko
Lagundi
Ulasimang Bato
Bawang
Bayabas
Yerba Buena

Question 3

sambong

Answer 3

Blumea balsumifera

Question 4

ampalaya

Answer 4

Momordica charantia

Question 5

Niyug-niyogan

Answer 5

Quisqualis indica L.

Question 6

Tsaang Gubat

Answer 6

Carmona retusa

Question 7

Akapulko

Answer 7

Cassia alata

Question 8

Lagundi

Answer 8

Vitex negundo

Question 9

Ulasimang Bato

Answer 9

Pepperomia pellucida

Question 10

Bawang

Answer 10

Allium sativum

Question 11

bayabas

Answer 11

Psidium guajava

Question 12

Yerba buena

Answer 12

Mentha cordifelia

Question 13

Uses/Indication of Lagundi

Answer 13

asthma, cough and colds, fever, dysentery, pain
skin disease(scabies, ulcer, eczema), wounds
Headache
Rheumatism, sprain, contusions, insect bites
Aromatic bath for sick patients

Question 14

Preparation of Lagundi

Answer 14

Decoction
Wash affected site with decoction

Question 15

Uses/Indication of Yerba Buena

Answer 15

Headache, stomachache
cough and colds
Rheumatism, Arthritis

Question 16

Uses/Indication of Sambong

Answer 16

antiedema/antiurolithiasis
diuretic

Question 17

Uses/Indication of Tsaang Gubat

Answer 17

Diarrhea
Stomachache

Question 18

Uses/Indication of Niyog-niyogan

Answer 18

Antihelminthic (ascharis and trichina)

Question 19

Uses/Indication of Bayabas

Answer 19

washing wounds, diarrhea, garggle, toothache, gingivitis

Question 20

Uses/Indication of Akapulko

Answer 20

antifungal

Question 21

Uses/Indication of Ulasimang Bato

Answer 21

Lowers blood uric acid (rheumatism and gout)

Question 22

Uses/Indication of Bawang

Answer 22

hypertension, lowers blood cholesterol, toothache

Question 23

Uses/Indication of Ampalaya

Answer 23

Diabetes mellitus (mild non-insullin dependent)

Question 24

Preparation of Yerba Buena

Answer 24

Decoction
Infusion
Massage sap

Question 25

Preparation of Sambong

Answer 25

Decoction

Question 26

Preparation of Tsaang Gubat

Answer 26

Decoction

Question 27

Preparation of Niyog-niyogan

Answer 27

seeds are used

Question 28

Preparation of Bayabas

Answer 28

Decoction

Question 29

Preparation of Akapulko

Answer 29

Decoction, poultrice

Question 30

Preparation of Ulasimang Bato

Answer 30

Decoction Eaten raw

Question 31

Preparation of Bawang

Answer 31

Eaten raw/ fried Apply on part

Question 32

Preparation of Ampalaya

Answer 32

Decoction Steamed

Question 33

boiling the plant material in water for 20 min.

Answer 33

decoction

Question 34

plant material is soaked in hot water for 10-15 minutes

Answer 34

infusion

Question 35

direct apply plant material on the affected part, usually in bruises, wounds and rashes

Answer 35

poultrice

Question 36

mix the plant material in alcohol

Answer 36

tincture

Question 37

REMINDERS

Answer 37

1. avoid insecticide 2. use clay pot 3. use only the part of plant advocated 4. leaves, fruit, flowers or nuts must be matured before harvesting 5. follow accurate dose 6. dispose decoction after 1 day 7. if allergy, STOP 8. if s/sx not relieved after 2 or 3 doses