Summary of the uses of 10 herbal plants approved by DOH

HERBAL PLANTS
(L-U-B-B-Y S-A-N-T-A)
USES
Lagundi
(S-H-A-R-A-D)
Skin diseases and wounds, Headache, Asthma, cough
and fever,Rheumatism,Aromatic bath for sick patients,
Dysentery

Ulasimang Bato
Lowers uric acid

Bayabas
(G-A-D)
Gargle and relieve toothache, Antiseptic, Diarrhea

Bawang
(H-A-R)
Headache, Aids in lowering blood cholesterol, control of
blood pressure and hypertension,Relieve sore throat,
toothache

Yerba Buena
(Co-Me-To-Pa-Rheu-N-I-P-S—Come to parheunips)
Cough and Colds, Menstrual pain and gas pain,
Toothache, Pain in different parts of the body as headache
and stomachache,R heumatism, arthritis,Nausea and
fainting,Insect bites,Pruritus,Swollen gums

Sambong
(A-D-A)
Anti-edema, Diuretic, Anti-urolithiasis

Akapulko
Anti-fungal infections

Niyog-Niyogan
Anti-Helminthic

Tsaang-Gubat
(S-U-D)
Stomachache, Used as mouthwash, Diarrhea

Ampalaya
(A-T)
Aids in lowering blood sugar levels, Treatment of Diabetes
Mellitus (Mild Non-Insulin Dependent)