PHARMA medicinal herbal plants Flashcards
Ringworm Bush
acapulko
Cassia alata
acapulko
Palochina
acapulko
a laxative used to expel parasites
saponin sa acapulko
treat fungal infection; ringworms scabies and eczema
acapulko
bitter gourd
ampalaya
mamordica, charantia
ampalaya
aids in lowering blood sugar, makes pancreas produce more insulin
ampalaya
AE large doses act as purgative and abortifacient
ampalaya
annona squamosa
atis
pounded seeds can be applied to scalp of head to kill hair lice.
atis
decoction of leaves induces menstrual flow
atis
queens flower, crepe myrtle
banaba
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Banaba
corosolic acid potent compound that has insulin effect to lower glucose levels
Banaba
DI with DM drugs
Banaba
Allium sativum
Bawang / Garlic
Lowering blood cholesterol and beneficial to the circulatory system
Bawang / Garlic
boosts fibrinolytic activities, DI caution in using anti-clotting drugs
Bawang / Garlic
antibacterial, antiinflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-hypertensive properties
Bawang / Garlic
Daily dose of 600-900 mg/dl is most common.
Bawang / Garlic
Psidium guajava
Guava
For cleaning and disinfecting the wounds
Guava
antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, antioxidant hepatoprotective, anti-allergy, antimicrobial, anti-plasmodial,
Guava
China rose of Hibiscus
Gumamela
Hibiscus rosa sinensis
Gumamela
AE Large intake when taken with papaya is abortifacient
Gumamela
Expectorant, diuretic, emollient, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, sedative and refrigerant.
Gumamela
Vitex nagundo
Lagundi
contains contains chrysoplenol D, a substance with anti-histamine and muscle relaxant properties
Lagundi
Relief of asthma & pharyngitis (can prevent the body’s production of leukotriene, which are released during an asthma attack
Lagundi
For cough cold and fever
Lagundi