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Common Name: Akapulko / Acapulco

Scientific Name: Cassia alata

Classification: Herbal Medicine

Suggested Dose:

 For external use, pound the leaves of the Akapulko plant, squeeze the juice and apply
on affected areas.
 As the expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnea, drink decoction (soak and boil for 10 to
15 minutes) of Akapulko leaves. The same preparation may be used as a mouthwash,
stringent, and wash for eczema.
 As laxative, cut the plant parts (roots, flowers, and the leaves) into a manageable size
then prepare a decoction Note: The decoction looses its potency if not used for a long
time. Dispose leftovers after one day.
 The pounded the leaves of Akapulko has purgative functions, specifically against
ringworms.

Mode of Action:

It contains chrysophanic acid, a fungicide used to treat fungal infections, like ringworms,
scabies, and eczema. Akapulko also contains saponin, a laxative that is useful in expelling
intestinal parasites.

Indications:
• External Use:
 Treatment of skin diseases:
Tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and itchiness.
• Mouthwash in stomatitis
• Internal use:
 Expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnoea
• Alleviation of asthma symptoms
• Used as diuretic and purgative
• For cough & fever
• As a laxative to expel intestinal parasites and other stomach problems.

Contraindications:

Drug Interactions:
Side Effects and Adverse Effects:
Nursing Responsibilities:
 Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.
 In the preparation of herbal medicine, instruct the patient use a clay pot and remove cover
while boiling at low heat.
 Inform the patient to use only the part of the plant being advocated.
 Instruct the patient to follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.
 Encourage the patient to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or
sickness.
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Common Name: Ampalaya

Scientific Name: Momordica charantia

Classification: Herbal Medicine

Suggested Dose:

 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.
 Powdered leaves, and the root decoction, may be used as stringent and applied to treat
hemorrhoids.
 Internal parasites are proven to be expelled when the ampalaya juice, made from its
leaves, is extracted. The ampalaya juice, and grounded seeds is to be taken one spoonful
thrice a day, which also treats diarrhea, dysentery, and chronic colitis.

Mode of Action:
Amplaya increases the production of beta cells by the pancreas, thus improving the body’s
ability to produce insulin, which controls the blood sugar for diabetics.

Indications:

o Good for rheumatism and gout

o And diseases of the spleen and liver
o Aids in lowering blood sugar levels
o Helps in lowering blood pressure
o Relives headaches
o Disinfects and heals wounds & burns
o Can be used as a cough & fever remedy
o Treatment of intestinal worms, diarrhea
o Helps prevent some types of cancer
o Enhances immune system to fight infection
o For treatment of hemorrhoids
o Is an antioxidant and parasiticide
o Is antibacterial and antipyretic

Contraindications: hypoglycemic people

Drug Interactions: May potentiate hypoglycemic drugs

Side Effects and Adverse Effects: High dose may cause diarrhea and enteralgia.
Nursing Responsibilities:
 Not to be given to children below four years old
 Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.
 In the preparation of herbal medicine, instruct the patient use a clay pot and remove cover
while boiling at low heat.
 Inform the patient to use only the part of the plant being advocated.
 Instruct the patient to follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.
 Encourage the patient to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or
sickness.
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Common Name: Bayabas or Guava

Scientific Name: Psidium guajava

Classification: Herbal Medicine

Suggested Dose:

 Boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in three cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
 Use decoction as mouthwash, gargle.
 Use as wound disinfectant - wash affected areas with the decoction of leaves 2 to 3 times
a day. Fresh leaves may be applied to the wound directly for faster healing.
 For toothaches, chew the leaves in your mouth.
 For diarrhea, boil the chopped leaves for 15 minutes in water, and strain. Let cool, and
drink a cup every three to four hours.
 To stop nosebleed, densely roll Bayabas leaves, then place in the nostril cavities.

Mode of Action:
Guava has antidiarrheal effect; antibacterial, antiamebic and antispasmodic activity. It has shown
to have a tranquilizing effect on intestinal smooth muscle, inhibit chemical processes found in
diarrhea and aid in the re-absorption of water in the intestines. In other research, an alcoholic leaf
extract was reported to have a morphine-like effect, by inhibiting the gastrointestinal release of
chemicals in acute diarrheal disease.

Indications:
o Antiseptic, astringent & anthelminthic
o Kills bacteria, fungi and ameba
o Used to treat diarrhea, nosebleeding
o For Hypertension, diabetes and Asthma
o Promotes menstruation

Contraindications:
 Not for children or pregnant or lactating women
 Guava has recently demonstrated cardiac depressant activity and should be used with
caution by those on heart medications.
 Guava fruit has shown to lower blood sugar levels and it should be avoided by people
with hypoglycemia.
Drug Interactions:
Excessive or chronic consumption of guava may potentiate some heart medications.

Side Effects and Adverse Effects:

 constipation
Nursing Responsibilities:
 Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.
 In the preparation of herbal medicine, instruct the patient use a clay pot and remove cover
while boiling at low heat.
 Inform the patient to use only the part of the plant being advocated.
 Instruct the patient to follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.
 Encourage the patient to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or
sickness.
 Tell the patient not to use more than 30 days
 Do not give to patient with hypoglycemia
 Monitor the patient those on heart medication
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Common Name: Yerba Buena

Scientific Name: Clinopodium douglasii

Classification: Herbal Medicine

Suggested Dose:

 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.

Indications:
o Arthritis
o Head aches
o Tooth aches
o Mouth wash
o Relief of intestinal gas
o Stomach aches
o Indigestion
o Drink as tea for general good health.

Contraindications:
Contraindicated for EO: biliary obstruction or inflammation, and severe liver damage.
 Caution should be observed in taking this herbal medicine as it can be toxic in large
doses.
 Not to be used in patients with achlorhydria, gallbladder obstruction, or gallstones.

Side Effects and Adverse Effects:

 dermatosis, flushing and headache
 GI complaints (severe esophagitis, gastrosis, unexplained diarrhea, and pancreatitis.)
Nursing Responsibilities:
 Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.
 In the preparation of herbal medicine, instruct the patient use a clay pot and remove cover
while boiling at low heat.
 Inform the patient to use only the part of the plant being advocated.
 Instruct the patient to follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.
 Encourage the patient to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or
sickness.
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Common Name: Bawang, Garlic

Scientific Name: Allium sativum

Classification: Herbal Medicine

Suggested Dose:
 For disinfecting wound, crush and juice the garlic bulb and apply. You may cover the
afflicted area with a gauze and bandage.
 For sore throat and toothache, peal the skin and chew. Swallow the juice.
 Cloves of garlic may be crushed and applied to affected areas to reduce the pain caused
by arthritis, toothache, headache, and rheumatism.
 Decoction of the bawang bulbs and leaves are used as treatment for fever.
 For nasal congestion, steam and inhale: vinegar, chopped garlic, and water.

Mode of Action:
Garlic contains antibacterial compound known as Allicin. Garlic juice inhibits the growth of
fungi and a virus thus prevents viral, yeast and viral infections. Garlic was said have positive
result in the treatments of AIDS based on preliminary test performed.

Indications:

o Helps lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL)

o Aids in lowering blood pressure
o Remedy for arteriosclerosis
o May help prevent certain types of cancer
o Boosts immune system to fight infection
o With antioxidant properties
o Cough and cold remedy
o Relives sore throat, toothache
o Aids in the treatment of tuberculosis
o Helps relieve rheumatism pain
o With anticoagulant properties

Contraindications:
 Allergic to Bawang/Garlic
 Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
Caution: take on a full stomach to prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers.

Drug Interactions:
 Garlic may interact with warfarin, antiplatelets, saquinavir, antihypertensives, calcium
channel blockers, hypoglycemic drugs, as well as other medications.
Side Effects and Adverse Effects:
 Halitosis
 indigestion
 nausea
 emesis
 diarrhea
 Garlic can thin the blood similar to the effect of aspirin.
 gastrointestinal discomfort
 sweating
 dizziness
 allergic reactions
 bleeding, and menstrual irregularities

Nursing Responsibilities:
 Consult a health professional before taking garlic supplement or consuming excessive
amounts of garlic.
 Check if the patient has known allergies to garlic.
 Do not give to patient who has hyperthyroidism
 Instruct the patient to brush the teeth after taking the garlic-med
 Inform the patient to take on a full stomach to prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers.
 Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.
 In the preparation of herbal medicine, instruct the patient use a clay pot and remove cover
while boiling at low heat.
 Inform the patient to use only the part of the plant being advocated.
 Instruct the patient to follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.
 Encourage the patient to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or
sickness.
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Common Name: Lagundi

Scientific Name: Vitex negundo

Classification: Herbal Medicine

Suggested Dose:

 Asthma, cough, fever – boil raw fruits and leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes
until the water left is only 1 glass (decoction). Strain. Leaves should be chopped and the
following dosages of the decoction are given according to age group:
Dried leaves Fresh leaves
Adult 4 tbsp 6 tbsp
7-12 years 2 tbsp 3 tbsp
2-6 years 1 tbsp 1 ½ tbsp

 Skin diseases and wounds – wash and clean the skin/wound with the decoction.
 Headache – crush leaves may be applied of the forehead.
 Rheumatism, sprain, contusions, insect bites – pound the leaves and apply on the affected
part.
 Aromatic bath for sick patients – prepare leaf decoction for use in sick and newly
delivered patients.

Indications:

o Asthma, cough, fever

o Skin Diseases (dermatitis, scabies, ulcer, eczema) and wounds
o Headache
o Rheumatism, sprain, contusions, insect bites
o Aromatic bath for sick patients

Contraindications:
 Use cautiously on patients with heart problem

Side Effects and Adverse Effects:

 Potential or adverse cardiac activity due to cardiac glycosides.
Nursing Responsibilities:
 Consult a doctor before taking this herbal medicine. These may be a potential conflict
with other medications or contraindicated for a particular condition
 Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.
 In the preparation of herbal medicine, instruct the patient use a clay pot and remove cover
while boiling at low heat.
 Inform the patient to use only the part of the plant being advocated.
 Instruct the patient to follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.
 Encourage the patient to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or
sickness.
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Common Name: Niyog-Niyogan

Scientific Name: Quisqualis Indica L.

Classification: Herbal Medicine

Suggested Dose:
Seeds are taken 2 hours after supper. If no worms are expelled, the dose may be repeated after
one week.

Adult 8-10 seeds

7-12 years 6-7
6-8 years 5-6
4-5 years 4-5

Indications: Anti-helmenthic

Contraindications:
Caution: not to be given to children below four years old.

Drug Interactions: none

Side Effects and Adverse Effects: mproper dosing may cause hiccups

Nursing Responsibilities:
 Not to be given to children below four years old
 Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.
 In the preparation of herbal medicine, instruct the patient use a clay pot and remove cover
while boiling at low heat.
 Inform the patient to use only the part of the plant being advocated.
 Instruct the patient to follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.
 Encourage the patient to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or
sickness.
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Common Name: Pansit-Pansitan / Ulasiman-Bato

Scientific Name: Peperomia pellucida Linn.

Classification: Herbal Medicine

Suggested Dose:
 Wash the leaves well. One and a half cup leaves are boiled in two glassful of water over
low fire. Do not cover the pot. Cool and strain. Divide into three parts and drink each part
three times a day after meals.
 May also be eaten as salad. Wash the leaves well. Prepare one and a half cups of leaves
(not closely packed). Divide into three parts and take as salad three times a day.

Indications:
o Lowers uric acid (rheumatism and gout)

Contraindications: none

Drug Interactions:
 Avoid using with other pain relievers, diuretics

Side Effects and Adverse Effects: none

Nursing Responsibilities:
 Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.
 In the preparation of herbal medicine, instruct the patient use a clay pot and remove cover
while boiling at low heat.
 Inform the patient to use only the part of the plant being advocated.
 Instruct the patient to follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.
 Encourage the patient to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or
sickness.
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Common Name: Sambong

Scientific Name: Blumea balsamifera L.

Classification: Herbal Medicine

Suggested Dose:

 A decoction (boil in water) of Sambong leaves as 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.

Indications:

o Good as a diuretic agent

o Effective in the dissolving kidney stones
o Aids in treating hypertension & rheumatism
o Treatment of colds & fever
o Anti-diarrheic properties
o Anti-gastralgic properties
o Helps remove worms, boils
o Relief of stomach pains
o Treats dysentery, sore throat

Contraindications:
Patient with urinary track infection

Nursing Responsibilities:
 Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.
 In the preparation of herbal medicine, instruct the patient use a clay pot and remove cover
while boiling at low heat.
 Inform the patient to use only the part of the plant being advocated.
 Instruct the patient to follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.
 Encourage the patient to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or
sickness.
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Common Name: Tsaang Gubat or Wild Tea

Scientific Name: Ehretia microphylla Lam.

Classification: Herbal Medicine

Suggested Dose:

 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.

Mode of Action: Tsaang Gubat has high fluoride content, it is used as a mouth gargle for
preventing tooth decay

Indications:
o Stomach pains
o Gastroenteritis
o Intestinal motility
o Dysentery
o Diarrhea or Loose Bowel Movement (LBM)
o Mouth gargle
o Body cleanser/wash

Nursing Responsibilities:
 Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.
 In the preparation of herbal medicine, instruct the patient use a clay pot and remove cover
while boiling at low heat.
 Inform the patient to use only the part of the plant being advocated.
 Instruct the patient to follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.
 Encourage the patient to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or
sickness.