Ateneo de Davao University E. Jacinto Street, 8016 Davao City Pola Danica Grace B. Gesim BSN 3B
Ateneo de Davao University E. Jacinto Street, 8016 Davao City Pola Danica Grace B. Gesim BSN 3B
Ateneo de Davao University E. Jacinto Street, 8016 Davao City Pola Danica Grace B. Gesim BSN 3B
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Preparation External Use: pound the leaves, squeeze the juice and apply on affected
areas. The pounded leaves has purgative functions, specifically against
ringworms
Laxative: cut the plant parts (roots, flowers, and the leaves) into a manageable
size then prepare a decoction. its potency decreases over time. Dispose of
leftovers after one day.
Drug Data Common Name: Ampalaya
Scientific Name: Momordica charantia
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Preparation For coughs, fever, worms, diarrhea, diabetes: juice Ampalaya leaves and
drink a spoonful daily.
For other ailments: the fruit and leaves can both be juiced and taken orally
For headaches wounds, burns and skin diseases: apply warmed leaves to
afflicted area
internal parasites: add the grounded seeds to ampalaya juice and take 1 tbsp
3x a day.
Drug Data Common Name: Bawang
Scientific Name: Allium sativum
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Preparation disinfecting wound: crush and juice the garlic and apply
sore throaT: peel the skin and chew for A FEW minutes. Swallow the juice.
For athlete’s foot: soak feet in salty water then apply garlic juice. Do this 3X day
for a week.
FEVER: Decoction of the bawang bulbs and leaves are used as treatment
For nasal congestioN: steam and inhale: vinegar, chopped garlic, and water.
Drug Data Common Name: Bayabas
Scientific Name: Psidium guajava
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Preparation BOIL 1 CUP OF THE LEAVES IN 3 CUPS OF WATER FOR 8-10 MINS.
For diarrhea, boil the chopped leaves for 15 minutes in water, and strain. Let
cool, and drink a cup every three to four hours.
For pimples & other skin disorders: apply to the skin with a cotton ball.
Drug Data Common Name: Lagundi
Scientific Name: Vitex Negundo
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Preparation Boil half cup of chopped fresh or dried leaves in 2 cups of water for 10 to 15
minutes. Drink half cup three times a day.
• For skin diseases or disorders, apply the decoction of leaves and roots
directly on skin.
• The root is specially good for treating dyspepsia, worms, boils, colic and
rheumatism.
Drug Data Common Name: Niyog-niyogan
Scientific Name: Quisqualis indica L.
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Preparation boil in water of Sambong leaves like tea and drink a glass 3 or 4 times a day.
The leaves can also be crushed or pounded and mixed with coconut oil.
For headaches, apply crushed and pounded leaves on forehead and temples.
Decoction of the roots, on the other hand, is to be taken in as cure for fever.
Preparation Thoroughly wash the leaves of tsaang gubat in running water. Chop to a
desirable size and boil 1 cup of chopped leaves in 2 cups of water. Boil in low
heat for 15 to 20 minutes and drain.
• Take a cupful every 4 hours for diarrhea, gastroenteritis and stomach pains.
• Gargle for stronger teeth and prevent cavities.
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Indication ● Arthritis
● Gout
● Skin boils, abscesses, pimples
● Headache
● Abdominal pains
● kidney problems
Preparation Taken as a salad, pansit-pansitan helps relive rheumatic pains and gout.
boil 1 cup of leaves/stem in 2 cups of water 1 cup in the morning and another
cup in the evening.
skin disorders like abscesses, pimples and boils, pound the leaves and/or the
stalks and boil in water for a minute or two then pounded then applied directly
to the afflicted area. Likewise a decoction can be used as a rinse to treat skin
disorders.
For headaches, heat a couple of leaves in hot water, bruise the surface and
apply on the forehead. The decoction of leaves and stalks is also good for
abdominal pains and kidney problems.
Indication ● ARTHRITIS
● HEAD ACHES
● TOOTH ACHES
● MOUTH WASH
● INTESTINAL GAS
● INDIGESTION
● STOMACH ACHES
● FOR GOOD HEALTH
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Preparation Wash fresh Yerba Buena leaves in running water. Chop to size for dried
leaves, crush) and boil 2 teaspoons of leaves in a glass of water. Boil in
medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
• As analgesic, take a cupful every 3 hours.
• For tooth aches, pound the fresh leaves, squeeze juice out and apply on a
cotton ball then bite on to the aching tooth.
• Yerba buena leaves may be heated over fire and placed over the forehead for
headaches..