medicinal plant approved by DOH Flashcards
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 (Juan Flavier)
R.A. 8423
10 Herbal Plant
Sambong
Ampalaya
Niyog-niyogan
Tsaang Gubat
Akapulko
Lagundi
Ulasimang Bato
Bawang
Bayabas
Yerba Buena
sambong
Blumea balsumifera
ampalaya
Momordica charantia
Niyug-niyogan
Quisqualis indica L.
Tsaang Gubat
Carmona retusa
Akapulko
Cassia alata
Lagundi
Vitex negundo
Ulasimang Bato
Pepperomia pellucida
Bawang
Allium sativum
bayabas
Psidium guajava
Yerba buena
Mentha cordifelia
Uses/Indication of Lagundi
asthma, cough and colds, fever, dysentery, pain
skin disease(scabies, ulcer, eczema), wounds
Headache
Rheumatism, sprain, contusions, insect bites
Aromatic bath for sick patients
Preparation of Lagundi
Decoction
Wash affected site with decoction
Uses/Indication of Yerba Buena
Headache, stomachache
cough and colds
Rheumatism, Arthritis
Uses/Indication of Sambong
antiedema/antiurolithiasis
diuretic
Uses/Indication of Tsaang Gubat
Diarrhea
Stomachache
Uses/Indication of Niyog-niyogan
Antihelminthic (ascharis and trichina)
Uses/Indication of Bayabas
washing wounds, diarrhea, garggle, toothache, gingivitis
Uses/Indication of Akapulko
antifungal
Uses/Indication of Ulasimang Bato
Lowers blood uric acid (rheumatism and gout)
Uses/Indication of Bawang
hypertension, lowers blood cholesterol, toothache
Uses/Indication of Ampalaya
Diabetes mellitus (mild non-insullin dependent)
Preparation of Yerba Buena
Decoction
Infusion
Massage sap
Preparation of Sambong
Decoction
Preparation of Tsaang Gubat
Decoction
Preparation of Niyog-niyogan
seeds are used
Preparation of Bayabas
Decoction
Preparation of Akapulko
Decoction, poultrice
Preparation of Ulasimang Bato
Decoction
Eaten raw
Preparation of Bawang
Eaten raw/ fried
Apply on part
Preparation of Ampalaya
Decoction
Steamed
boiling the plant material in water for 20 min.
decoction
plant material is soaked in hot water for 10-15 minutes
infusion
direct apply plant material on the affected part, usually in bruises, wounds and rashes
poultrice
mix the plant material in alcohol
tincture
REMINDERS
- avoid insecticide
- use clay pot
- use only the part of plant advocated
- leaves, fruit, flowers or nuts must be matured before harvesting
- follow accurate dose
- dispose decoction after 1 day
- if allergy, STOP
- if s/sx not relieved after 2 or 3 doses