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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