Ten (10) Herbal Medicines in the Philippines …NOTE : Although approved by DOH, traditional...
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Ten (10) Herbal Medicines in the Philippines Approved by the Department of Health (DOH)
MAIN USE: Anti-fungal (tinea flava, ring-
worm, athlete’s foot and scabies)
PREPARATION: Pound fresh, mature leaves. Strain and collect the juice and apply thinly on the af-
fected area .
MAIN USE: Aids in lowering blood sugar and treating other ailments like cough, diarrhea etc.
PREPARATION: Juice the leaves and drink a
spoonful daily.
For other ailments, the fruit
and leaves can both be
juiced and taken orally.
MAIN USE: Aids in lowering blood pres-
sure and bad cholesterol
PREPARATION: Maybe fried, roasted,
soaked in vinegar for 30 minutes, or blanched in
boiled water for 15 minutes. Take 2 pieces 3 times a day
after meals.
MAIN USE: Treats cough, colds, fever
and flu and asthma.
PREPARATION: Boil half cup of chopped fresh or dried leaves in 2 cups of water for 10 to 15
minutes. Drink half cup 3x a day.
The Department of Health , through the Philippine Institute of Traditional Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) under Republic Act No. 8423, endorses the use of 10 medicinal plants to relieve and treat various ailments. These plants have
been scientifically validated to ensure safety and efficacy.
MAIN USE: Relieves rheumatic pains
and gout
PREPARATION:
•Boil 1 cup of chopped leaves in 2 cups of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain, let cool and drink a cup after
meals (2 times day).
•Can also be taken as salad
AKAPULCO GARLIC LAGUNDI GUAVA
MAIN USE: Relieves body aches and
pains
PREPARATION: •Boil 2 teaspoons of fresh leaves in 1 glass of water for 15 to 20 minutes and
take a cupful every 3 hours. .
•Leaves may be heated over fire and placed over
the forehead for headaches.
YERBA BUENA NIYOG-NIYOGAN
MAIN USE: Aids in intestinal motility;
treats stomachache and
diarrhea
PREPARATION:
•Boil 1 cup of chopped leaves in 2 cups of water for 15 to 20 minutes and drain. • Take 1 cup every 4 hours. • Use as a gargle to prevent
cavities.
TSAANG-GUBAT ULASIMANG-BATO SAMBONG
AMPALAYA
MAIN USE: Disinfect wounds and
promote healing
PREPARATION: Pound the leaves and
apply to the cut with slight
pressure and wrap with the
bandage
MAIN USE: Eliminates intestinal worms, particularly the Ascaris and
Trichina ( Only dried-matured seeds are medici-
nal)
PREPARATION: Crack and ingest the dried
seeds two hours after eating (5 to 7 seeds for children & 8 to 10 seeds for adults).
MAIN USE: Aids in excretion of urinary stones; acts as diuretic; can
be used for headache
PREPARATION: • Boil leaves in water and
drink a glass 3 or 4 times a day.
• For headache, apply crushed and pounded leaves
on forehead and temples.
NOTE : Although approved by DOH, traditional medicine must still be used responsibly. Some herbs are contraindicated with certain pharmaceutical drugs. Please consult your medical
care provider before using herbal medicine particularly if you have a known medical condition or if you are pregnant and/or lactating.
SOURCES: http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/doh_herbs.htm erdb.denr.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/r_v14n2.pdf
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