HERBAL PLANTS

Bayabas or Guava
Scientific name: Psidium guajava Uses: Antiseptic, astringent & anthelminthic Kills bacteria, fungi and amoeba Used to treat diarrhea in children For Hypertension, diabetes and Asthma Promotes menstruation Preparation: Boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in three cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool. To use as mouthwash, gargle. To use as wound disinfectant, wash affected areas 2 to 3 times a day. For toothaches, chew the leaves in your mouth. Submitted by Jericho S. Javier

Oregano
Scientific name: Origanum vulgare Benefits: Good for cough relief Helps prevent degenerative arthritis Has Anti-aging properties Help relieve osteoarthritis Healing wounds, insect bites & stings Ease asthma attacks Relieves upset stomach Treatment of urinary tract problems Preparation of Oregano Leaves: Boil one cup of fresh leaves in 3 cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink half a cup three times a day for colds. For the prevention of degenerative arthritis and general good health drink oregano decoction daily. For Insect bites, wounds and stings, apply the leaves as a poultice or a compress directly on the afflicted Submitted by Jeremiah R. Magpantay Pagcaliwangan Bonieve M.

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Pansit-Pansitan, Ulasimang-Bato
Scientific name: Peperomia pellucida Uses: Arthritis Gout Skin boils, abscesses, pimples Headache Abdominal pains Kidney problems Submitted by Marilyn R. Silao

Mayana

Scientific name: Plectranthus scuttelarioides Uses: Internally for diarrhea Against intestinal worms For delayed menstruation For hemorrhoids Externally for swellings, small pox, fresh cuts and sores Submitted by Charlie Mae E. Balandra

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Benefits: Strengthens the immune system Analgesic to help eliminate pain Antioxidant to promote production of healthy cells Decongestant, diuretic and antipyretic Anti-inflammatory and lowers blood pressure Natural blood cleanser, regulates cholesterol levels Enhance fertility in women Decoction of leaves is good as diuretic Bark of the plant is used to treat cancer Submitted by Ma. Arianwen C. Abayare Catrina Mae. H. Rante

Damong Maria
Scientific name: Artemisia vulgaris Uses: Decoction of fresh leaves and flowering tops, 50 g in a pint of water, 4-5 glasses daily as expectorant. Juice of leaves used as vulnerary, to heal wounds and cuts. Strong decoction of leaves, 6-7 glasses a day to induce menstruation. Juice of leaves applied to head of young children during convulsions. For intestinal deworming, decoction of boiled leaves, followed by the juice of aloe or other purgative plants. Decoction of leaves used for abdominal colic pains. Leaf poultice for headache and skin diseases. Decoction of dried leaves used for asthma and dyspepsia. Juice used externally for scabies, eczema, herpes. Submitted by Paul Adrian L. Deogracias