NORTHERN LUZON ADVENTIST COLLEGE

Artacho, Sison, Pangasinan, PHILIPPINES

A SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST INSTITUTION
School of Nursing

www.nlac.edu.ph

NAME: ANAHAW, Michelle L. PHARMACOLOGY

YEAR LEVEL: BSN II DATE: March 04, 2022

ASSIGNMENT #1
HERBS (BENEFITS, SIDE EFFECTS, DOSAGE)

BASIL (SOLASI)
Ocimum basilicum, is a culinary herb and aromatic plant. Grows 12-
18 inches
BENEFITS  Lower fevers
 Clean mouth whenever chewed
 Good for stress (aromatherapy) and with kidney failure
 Relieves headache and migraine (boiled)
 Reduce asthma, vomiting, and pain due to arthritis
 Cure sore throat
 Lower high blood pressure
 Can treat acne, hair, and blackhead
 Good alternatives for smoking
 Helps to get rid of intestinal worm
 Good source vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium,
iron
SIDE EFFECTS  Must not taken orally for a long-term, due to estragole
(chemical) it will increase the risk of getting liver cancer.
 Basil and oils extracts might slow blood clotting but
increases bleeding.
 Must not be taken together with other medications such
as anti-hypertensive and anticoagulants drugs.
DOSAGE  Orally take a small amount
 Do not take basil at least two weeks before scheduled
surgery to avoid mass bleeding.
 Depends on the user’s age and health conditions.

OREGANO
Origanum vulgare is an herb used to flavor foods. Has olive green leaves and
purple flowers. It is closely related to other herbs, including mint, thyme,
marjoram, and basil.
BENEFITS  Good for the heart ( removes fatty acids)
 Detoxify the body
 Good source of Vit. D
 Good for flu (antiviral)
 Makes bone stronger ( because of manganese copper)
 Removes parasites
 Provides energy and strength
  Reduce inflammation
 Good in curing dandruff
 Good for colds and coughs
 Good for bloated
 Good for asthma and sinusitis
SIDE EFFECTS  It may cause rashes, stomach distress, or trouble
breathing.
DOSAGE  One to two drops of diluted oil
 (PO) Common food amounts

LAGUNDI
Vitex nagundo L. is an effective and proven herbal. Commercially available in
syrup but most convenient from garden.
BENEFITS  Effective in preventing spread of disease-causing
microorganisms
 Reduce fever
 Decrease the viscosity of mucus
 Improving the color of phlegm
 Ease the frequency of cough and asthma
 Alleviate shortness of breath
 Helps skin problems (boils, leprosy, skin rashes)
 Can provide clearer, glowing, and smoother skin.
 Can treat minor burns, wounds, and cuts. ( poultice
form Lagundi leaves
 Improve blood circulation
 Good for liver (hepatoprotective effects)
 Can support brain functions
 Keep immune system function optimally
 Good remedy for various pain and inflammations
 Has anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory effects
(Chrysoplenol D)
SIDE EFFECTS  Drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension, or headache.
 Nausea and vomiting
DOSAGE  Take as prescribed by the Doctor or Physician
 Use child weight or age to find the right dose
 Tablets for Adults: 600 mg 3-4 times daily (q3°-q4°)
 PANDAN
Pandanus amaryllifolous a plants that emit a fragrant aroma.
BENEFITS  Relieves headache and arthritis
 Treats ear pain
 Eases chest pain
 Reduces fever
 Strengthen gums and reduces stomach spasms.
 Helps in speeding in the recuperation f women who
have just given birth and are still weak.
 Good for weak nerves
 Cure dandruff
 Heal various wounds
 Considered to be diuretic
 Good for hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic
conditions
SIDE EFFECTS  People with kidney problems: they cannot digest the
plant, that causes indigestion.
 Nausea, and hampers renal health
DOSAGE  Take 2 tsp of leaf powder
 Adult: 25 and 50 mg/ml
 BAYABAS (GUAVA)
Psidium guajava a tropical fruit that grows 3 to 10 meters tall with
greenish to red-brownish smooth bark.
BENEFITS  Antiseptic (can be use to treat wounds)
 Anti-inflammatory
 Anti-spasmodic
 Antioxidant
 Hepatoprotective
 Anti-histamine
 Antimicrobial
 Anti-plasmodial
 Good for cough
 Anti-diabetic (lower blood sugar levels)
 Antigenotoxic
 Good for digestive
 Relieve painful menstrual symptoms
 Rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C
SIDE EFFECTS  Can cause constipation if eaten with excessive
amount.
 May cause skin irritation like eczema
DOSAGE  Depends on the user’s age, health, and several
condition
 Take in food amount