Ten DOH Approved Herbal Medicines Flashcards
What is Republic Act 8423?
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997
What did TAMA accomplish?
Creating the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)
What are the 10 Herbal Medicines approved by the DOH?
SANTALUBBY
1. Sambong
2. Akapulko
3. Niyog-niyogan
4. Tsaang Gubat
5. Ampalaya
6. Lagundi
7. Ulasimang Bato
8. Bawang
9. Bayabas
10. Yerba Buena
What is the scientific name of Sambong?
Blumea balsamifera
What are the uses of sambong?
- Anti-edema
- Diuretic
- Anti-urolithiasis
A plant that reaches 1 and 1/2 to 3 meters in height with rough hairy leaves
Sambong
What is the scientific name of Akapulko?
Cassia alata
What are the users of Akapulko?
Anti-fungal
Also called Ringworm Bush, Bayas-bayasan, and is about 1 to 2 meters tall
Akapulko
What is the scientific name of Niyog-niyogan?
Quisqualis indica L.
Also known as Chinese Honey Suckle
Niyog-niyogan
What are the uses of niyog-niyogan?
Anti-helmintic
Adults may take ___ seeds; children 4 to 7 years of age may eat up to __ seeds only; ages 8 to 9 may take __ and __ seeds may be eaten by children 10 to 12 years old
10; 4; 6; 7
What is the scientific name of Tsaang Gubat?
Carmona retusa
Also known as Forest Tea or Wild Tea
Tsaang Gubat
What are the uses of Tsaang Gubat?
- Diarrhea
- Stomach ache