HERBAL NEEDS SCIENTIFIC INDICATIONS DOSAGE NURSING

NAME CONSIDERATIONS WHEN

GIVING THE DRUGS
 The leaf extracts of this Decoction of the plant’s  The use of insecticide is not
1. Akapulko Cassia alata
herbal medicine have leaves, flowers, and bark recommended as it may leave
manifested may be used as an poison on plants.
pharmacological, anti- expectorant for bronchitis  For decoction, instruct the
microbial, and anti-fungal and dyspnea. It may also client to use a clay pot and
properties, as well as, anti- be used to treat eczema leave the pot open while
bacterial, anti- and pruritis. While boiling at low heat.
inflammatory, and decoction of the wood is  Only use the endorsed part of
analgesic effects. known to be useful in the plant
 It is used mainly as a cases of constipation.  Follow accurate dosage
treatment for skin diseases (Note that it gradually recommended for preparation.
such as eczema or pruritis, loses its potency. It is  Only use one kind of plant for
insect bites and scabs, recommended to dispose each type of sickness or
constipation and ring any left over after a day.) symptoms.
worm.  As anti-fungal or for
 It can be used as an external use, poultice of
ointment, shampoo, soap, fresh, matured leaves is
and lotion. used and are applied
thinly on affected area
twice a day.
Momordica charantia have  Decoction of its chopped  Do not give to children below
2. Ampalaya Momordica
manifested antidiabetic young leaves for 15 four years old.
charantia
 effects. It is used for minutes without  The use of insecticide is not
treatment of mild diabetes covering. It is cool and recommended as it may leave
and any diabetes-related strained. 1/3 cup of the poison on plants.
complications. exacted tea can be taken  For decoction, instruct the
Momordica charantia also 3 times a day after client to use a clay pot and
contains phytochemicals meals. leave the pot open while
that exhibits antibiotic and  Taking the fruit itself boiling at low heat.
antitumor activities along orally is also known to  Only use the endorsed part of
with lycopene and lutein. be beneficial. the plant
Ampalaya or bitter gourd  Follow accurate dosage
fruit can also be used as recommended for preparation.
an anti-bacterial, anti-  Only use one kind of plant for
inflammatory, it kills each type of sickness or
viruses, fights free symptoms.
radicals, kills cancer cells,
kills leukemia cells,
cleanses blood, reduces
blood sugar, and have the
ability to also balance
hormones.
The stems and leaves of
bitter gourd also have the
ability to be used against
vital infections such as
 HIV, herpes, Epstein Barr,
hepatitis, influenza, and
measles as well as
Bacterial infections such
as Staphylococcus,
Streptococcus, and
Salmonella. These is used
as a bitter digestive aid
and in diabetes.
 Bawang is known as  As a disinfectant for  Assess if the client is allergic
3. Bawang Allium sativum
nature’s antibiotic. Its wounds, poultice of the to garlic.
juices prevent viral, and garlic bulb will be  Contraindicated for patients
yeasts infection. applied to affected area who has hyperthyroidism.
 It is an herbal medicine and cover it with a gauze  Consultation is a must before
that lowers the level of and bandage. taking in any garlic
bad cholesterol and blood  Chewing and supplement or consummation
pressure. swallowing a garlic juice of excessive amounts of
 Relieves toothache, sore is recommended for sore garlic.
throat, and rheumatism throat and toothache.  Instruct the patient to brush
pain.  Poultice of allium their teeth after taking garlic
 May be used as a remedy sativum may be applied medicine.
for arteriosclerosis. As to affected areas to  Have the patient have a full
well as cough and cold. reduce the pain caused stomach before taking garlic
 It contains anticoagulant, by arthritis, and herbal medicine to prevent
 and antioxidant properties. rheumatism. stomach and intestinal ulcers.
Allium sativum also  Decoction of Bawang  The use of insecticide is not
boosts immune system to bulbs and leaves are recommended as it may leave
fight infection. used as a treatment for poison on plants
Bawang also manifested fever.  For decoction, instruct the
anti-cancer activities for client to use a clay pot and
certain cancer, leave the pot open while
particularly, colorectal boiling at low heat.
malignancies and gastric  Only use the endorsed part of
cancer. the plant
 Follow accurate dosage
recommended for preparation.
 Only use one kind of plant for
each type of sickness or
symptoms.
 Psidium guajava have  Boil one cup of Bayabas  Contraindicated for patients
4. Bayabas Psidium guajava
manifested antiseptic, leaves in three cups of with hypoglycemia.
astringent, anti- water for 8 to 10 minutes  Instruct the patient not to use
helminthic, anti-bacterial, and let it cool. it for more than 30 days.
and anti-fungal effects.  The decoction of the  Monitor patients that is taking
It may be used as a leaves can be used as a heart medication.
treatment for diarrhea, mouthwash, and gargle.  The use of insecticide is not
nosebleed, hypertension,  Decoction of the leaves recommended as it may leave
diabetes, and asthma. are also used to treat poison on plants
  The Bayabas’ leaves are diarrhea. Boil the  For decoction, instruct the
also used as a disinfectant chopped leaves for 15 client to use a clay pot and
for wounds. minutes and strain. Let it leave the pot open while
cool, and drink a cup of boiling at low heat.
it for every three to four  Only use the endorsed part of
hours. the plant
 For wound disinfectant,  Follow accurate dosage
wash the affected areas recommended for preparation.
with decoction of leaves  Only use one kind of plant for
2 to 3 times a day. Fresh each type of sickness or
leaves are applied symptoms.
directly on to the wound
for faster healing.
Vitex negundo is known  For asthma, cough and  Before taking this herbal
5. Lagundi Vitex Negundo
to be an herbal medicine fever: Decoction of raw medicine, consult a doctor.
that aids in treating colds, fruits and chopped These may be a potential
fever, bronchial asthma, leaves. Boil the raw conflict with other
chronic bronchitis, and fruits and leaves in 2 medications.
pharyngitis. glasses of water for 15  Use cautiously on patients
 Relieves rheumatism, minutes until the water with heart problem.
dyspepsia, boils, as well that is left is only 1  The use of insecticide is not
as diarrhea. glass. The following recommended as it may leave
 May alleviate symptoms dosages are intended for poison on plants
of Chicken Pox. each age group:  For decoction, instruct the
 Lagundi can also be used  Adult – Dried client to use a clay pot and
to remove worms and Leaves: 4 tbsp – leave the pot open while
boils. Fresh Leaves: 6 tbsp boiling at low heat.
 7 – 12 years – Dried  Only use the endorsed part of
Leaves: 2 tbsp – the plant
Fresh Leaves: 3 tbsp  Follow accurate dosage
 2 – 6 years – Dried recommended for preparation.
Leaves: 1 tbsp –
Fresh Leaves: 1 ½
tbsp
 Decoction of the leaves
can be used to wash and
clean the infected skin
or affected wound.
 Poultice of leaves may
be applied to the
forehead to relieve
headache.
 Poultice of Lagundi
leaves may also be
applied to the affected
part of rheumatism,
sprain, contusions, and
insect bites.
  Another usage of leaves
decoction of Lagundi is
that it can be an
aromatic bath for sick
and newly delivered
patients.
 Almost all of the parts  The seeds of Quisqualis  Only administer the proper
6. Niyog-niyugan Quisqualis indica
Niyog-niyugan are either indica are eaten as anti- dosage recommended
used individually or helminthic. The because improper dosing may
mixed with other following are the result to hiccups.
ingredients and are used recommended number of  Not recommended for
as a remedy to different seeds to be taken based children 4 years old below.
ailments. on different age groups:  The use of insecticide is not
Quisqualis indica is anti-  Adult – 8-10 seeds recommended as it may leave
helminthic.  7 – 12 years – 6 -7 poison on plants
This medicine may also seeds  For decoction, instruct the
aid in alleviating cough  6 – 8 years – 5 - 6 client to use a clay pot and
and diarrhea. seeds leave the pot open while
The leaves of Niyog-  4 -5 years – 4 – 5 boiling at low heat.
niyugan are also used to seeds  Only use the endorsed part of
cure body pains.  Decoction of the roots the plant
are sometimes used as a  Follow accurate dosage
remedy for rheumatism recommended for
as well as to relieve
 toothaches. preparation.
 Blumea balsamifera have  Decoction of Sambong  The use of insecticide is not
7. Sambong Blumea
manifested anti- leaves for a tea and drink recommended as it may leave
balsamifera
urolithiasis and also a glass of it 3 to 4 times poison on plants
functions as a diuretic. a day.  For decoction, instruct the
This also has anti-gastric  Poultice or crushing and client to use a clay pot and
and anti-diarrheic pounding of the leaves leave the pot open while
properties. can be mixed with boiling at low heat.
 It used as an aid for coconut oil.  Only use the endorsed part of
treatment of kidney  Poultice of the leaves the plant
disorders. can be applied onto  Follow accurate dosage
Sambong can also be used forehead and temple for recommended for preparation.
as a treatment for colds headache.  Only use one kind of plant for
and mild hypertension.  The extracted liquid each type of sickness or
This helps to remove from the decoction of symptoms.
worms and boils. leaves can be used for
sponge bath.
 Decoction of the roots
are used to be taken as a
cure for fever.
 Ehretia microphylla is  Thoroughly wash the  The use of insecticide is not
endorsed as an herbal leaves of Tsaang gubat recommended as it may leave
Ehretia
microphylla medicine as an anti- in running water. poison on plants
spasmodic for abdominal Decoction of 1 boil of  For decoction, instruct the
8. Tsaang gubat pains. chopped leaves and 2 client to use a clay pot and
Tsaang gubat has high- cups of water. Boil it for leave the pot open while
fluoride content, thus it 15 to 20 minutes and boiling at low heat.
can be used as a mouth drain.  Only use the endorsed part of
gargle to prevent tooth A cupful of Tsaang the plant
decay. gubat is recommended to  Follow accurate dosage
Other health benefits of be taken every 4 hours recommended for preparation.
Tsaang gubat is that it can for diarrhea,  Only use one kind of plant for
be used as a treatment for gastroenteritis and each type of sickness or
Diarrhea, or Loose Bowel stomach pains. symptoms.
Movement, and  Take as a gargle for
Dysentery. stronger teeth and to
prevent cavities.
 Tsaang gubat is
beneficial to health if
taken as a tea daily.
Peperomia pellucida can  Wash the leaves well for  The use of insecticide is not
9. Ulasimang Bato o
be used as a treatment for decoction. 1 ½ cup of recommended as it may leave
Pansit-pansitan Peperomia
pellucida skin disorders such as leaves are boiled in 2 poison on plants
abscess, pimples, and cups of water over low  For decoction, instruct the
boils. fire. It can be divided client to use a clay pot and
It can also be a treatment into three parts and can leave the pot open while
for headache, arthritis, be taken 3 times a day boiling at low heat.
gout, abdominal pain as after meals.  Only use the endorsed part of
 well as kidney problems. the plant
 Follow accurate dosage
recommended for preparation.
 Only use one kind of plant for
each type of sickness or
symptoms.
Yerba Buena is an herbal  Wash the leaves of yerba  The use of insecticide is not
10. Yerba Buena
medicine that is an Buena. Chop to desired recommended as it may leave
Clinopodium
douglasii alternative for aches and size and for dried leaves poison on plants
pains. – crush. Boil 2 teaspoon  For decoction, instruct the
It has manifested of leaves in a glass of client to use a clay pot and
antiseptic, anti-cancer, water in medium heat for leave the pot open while
anti-spasm, anti-emetic, 15 to 20 minutes. boiling at low heat.
and diuretic effects.  As an analgesia, take a  Only use the endorsed part of
This may aid in treatment cupful for every 3 hours. the plant
of the following; arthritis,  Poultice of fresh leaves  Follow accurate dosage
headaches, toothaches, is used for tooth aches. recommended for preparation.
mouthwash, relieves Squeeze the juice out on  Only use one kind of plant for
intestinal gas and stomach a cotton ball then applied each type of sickness or
aches, indigestion, and can it on the aching tooth. symptoms.
drink as a tea for general  For headaches, fresh
good health. yerba Buena leaves may
be heated over fire and
placed over forehead.