Ateneo de Davao University E. Jacinto Street, 8016 Davao City Pola Danica Grace B. Gesim BSN 3B

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Ateneo De Davao University

E. Jacinto Street, 8016


Davao City

Pola Danica Grace B. Gesim


BSN 3B

10 Herbal Medicines approved by the DOH

Drug Data Common Name: Akapulko


Scientific Name: Cassia Alata

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Indication ● Tinea Infections


● Insect bites
● Ringworms
● Eczema
● Scabies
● Itch
● Stomatitis
● Bronchitis
● Dyspnea
● Asthma
● Cough
● Fever
● Intestinal Parasites
● Stomach Problems

Preparation External Use: pound the leaves, squeeze the juice and apply on affected
areas. The pounded leaves has purgative functions, specifically against
ringworms

Expectorant:As the expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnoea, drink decoction,


mouthwash, stringent, and wash for eczema: soak and boil for 10 to 15 minutes
the leaves.

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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Indication ● rheumatism and gout


● diseases of the spleen and liver
● High blood sugar levels
● headache
● wounds and burns
● cough & fever
● intestinal worms
● diarrhea
● prevents some cancers
● infection
● antioxidant
● parasiticide
● antibacterial & antipyretic

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

hemorrhoids: powdered leaves and root decoction can be used as stringent


and applied.

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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Indication ● good for the heart


● lower blood cholesterol levels
● high blood pressure
● p\revention of some cancers
● antioxidant & antibacterial
● Cough and colds
● Sore throat
● tuberculosis
● rheumatism pain
● toothaches
● skin fungus
● anticoagulant

Preparation disinfecting wound: crush and juice the garlic and apply
sore throaT: peel the skin and chew for A FEW minutes. Swallow the juice.

toothaches: crush then bite garlic.

For athlete’s foot: soak feet in salty water then apply garlic juice. Do this 3X day
for a week.

arthritis, toothache, headache, and rheumatism: CRUSH GARLIC and AND


APPLY to affected areas

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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Indication ● Antiseptic, astringent & anthelminthic


● Kills bacteria, fungi and ameba
● diarrhea, nosebleeding
● Hypertension,
● diabetes
● Asthma
● Promotes menstruation
● Prevents pimples, blackheads and skin blemishes.

Preparation BOIL 1 CUP OF THE LEAVES IN 3 CUPS OF WATER FOR 8-10 MINS.

○ USE AS MOUTHWASH AND GARGLE


○ WOUND DISINFECTANT, WASH WOUNDED AREAS 2-3X A
DAY.

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 toothaches, chew the leaves in your mouth.

nosebleed: roll Bayabas leaves, then place in the nostril cavities.

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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Indication ● ASTHMA & PHARYNGITIS


● rheumatism
● dyspepsia
● boils
● Diarrhea
● cough & colds
● fever and flu
● and other bronchopulmonary disorders
● Alleviate symptoms of Chicken Pox

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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Indication ● PARASITIC WORMS


● COUGHS
● DIARRHEA
● BODY PAINS
● itchiness.
● FLATULENCE

Preparation ANTHELMINTIC: EAT RAW SEEDS OF NIYOG-NIYOGAN TWO HRS


BEFORE LAST MEAL OF THE DAY.

○ ADULTS MAY TAKE 10 SEEDS


○ CHILDREN 4-7 YRS MAY TAKE 4 SEEDS
○ CHILDREN 8-9 YRS MAY TAKE 6 SEEDS
○ CHILDREN 10-12 YRS MAY TAKE 7 SEENDS
Drug Data Common Name: Sambong
Scientific Name: Blumea balsamifera

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Indication ● A DIURETIC AGENT


● DISSOLVES KIDNEY STONES
● HYPERTENSION & RHEUMATISM
● COLDS AND FEVER
● Anti-diarrheic
● Anti-gastralgic
● Helps remove worms
● boils
● Relief of stomach pains

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 leaves is used as sponge bath.

Decoction of the roots, on the other hand, is to be taken in as cure for fever.

Drug Data Common Name: Tsaang Gubat


Scientific Name: Ehretia microphylla Lam.
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Indication ● STOMACH PAINS


● GASTROENTERITIS
● INTESTINAL MOTILITY
● Dysentery
● LBM
● MOUTH GARGLE
● BODY WASH

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.

• Drink as tea daily for general good health.

Drug Data Common Name: Ulasimang Bato


Scientific Name: Peperomia pellucida

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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.

Drug Data Common Name: Yerba Buena


Scientific Name: Clinopodium douglasii
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Indication ● ARTHRITIS
● HEAD ACHES
● TOOTH ACHES
● MOUTH WASH
● INTESTINAL GAS
● INDIGESTION
● STOMACH ACHES
● FOR GOOD HEALTH

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..

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