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Jhomer D. Salvador
BSN -2A
These is the list of the ten (10) medicinal plants that the Philippine
Department of Health (DOH) through its “Traditional Health Program” have
endorsed. All ten (10) herbs have been thoroughly tested and have been
clinically proven to have medicinal value in the relief and treatment of
various aliments:
Preparation of Bawang-Garlic:
Uses of Bayabas :
Preparation:
• Antiseptic, astringent &
anthelminthic • Boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in
• Kills bacteria, fungi and ameba three cups of water for 8 to 10
• Used to treat diarrhea, minutes. Let cool.
nosebleeding • Use decoction as mouthwash,
• For Hypertension, diabetes and gargle.
Asthma • Use as wound disinfectant - wash
• Promotes menstruation affected areas with the decoction
of leaves 2 to 3 times a day. Fresh
The fresh leaves are used to leaves may be applied to the
facilitate the healing of wounds and wound directly for faster healing.
cuts. A decoction (boiling in water) • For toothaches, chew the leaves
or infusion of fresh leaves can be in your mouth.
used for wound cleaning to prevent • For diarrhea, boil the chopped
infection. Bayabas is also effective leaves for 15 minutes in water, and
for toothaches. Note: Bayabas can strain. Let cool, and drink a cup
cause constipation when consumed every three to four hours.
in excess. • To stop nosebleed, densely roll
Bayabas leaves, then place in the
nostril cavities
5. Lagundi (Vitex negundo) –
known in English as the “5-leaved
chaste tree”. It’s main use is for
the relief of coughs and asthma.
A decoction (boiling in water) of the roots and leaves of Lagundi are applied
to wounds, and used as aromatic baths for skin diseases. Boiled seeds are
eaten in order to prevent the spreading of toxins and venom from bites of
poisonous animals. Juice extracted from the flowers of lagundi is taken in as
an aid for disorders like fever, diarrhea, liver disorders, and even cholera.
While a decoction of the plant leaves is suggested to be taken by individuals
to help increase the flow and production of milk, as well as to induce
menstruation.
7. Sambong (Blumea
balsamifera)- English name:
Blumea camphora. A diuretic that
helps in the excretion of urinary
stones. It can also be used as an
edema.