10 DOH Approved Herbal Plants

Health Ministry & Women’s Ministry

Program
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caretakers of God’s creation.
Health Benefits of
Sambong:
• Good as a diuretic agent
• Effective in the dissolving
kidney stones
• Aids in treating hypertension
& rheumatism
• Treatment of colds & fever
• Anti-diarrheic properties
• Anti-gastralgic properties
• Helps remove worms, boils
• Relief of stomach pains
• Treats dysentery, sore throat
•  taken in as cure for fever.
Preparation & Use:
• 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.
alth Benefits of Akapulko
xternal 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.
Note: A strong decoction of Akapulko
leaves is an abortifacient. Pregnant
women should not take decoction of
the leaves or any part of this plant.
Preparation & Use:
• For external use, pound the leaves of the Akapulko
plant, squeeze the juice and apply on affected areas.
• As the expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnoea, 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 leaves of Akapulko has purgative
functions, specifically against ringworms.
It should be noted that the pounded leaves of this plant
may be applied thinly on the affected part twice a day.
Marked improvement may be expected after two to three
weeks of continuous application to the
affected area(s) where the prepared Akapulko leaves
were applied.
Benefits & Treatment of
Niyog-Niyogan:
• Almost all of its parts are used
individually, or mixed with other
ingredients, as remedy to different
ailments.
• In the Philippines, these are taken to
rid people of parasitic worms. Some
also use these to help alleviate coughs
and diarrhea. Medical experts, advice
patients to consult their doctors as
improper dosing may cause hiccups.
• Niyog-niyogan’s leaves are used to
cure body pains by placing them on
specific problematic areas of the body.
• Compound decoctions of the leaves of
niyog-niyogan are used in India to
alleviate flatulence.
 Preparation & Use:
• Seeds of niyog-niyogan can be taken
as an anthelmintic. These are eaten
raw two hours before the patient’s
last meal of the day.
• Adults may take 10 seeds while
children 4 to 7 years of age may eat
up to four seeds only.
• Children from ages 8 to 9 may take
six seeds and seven seeds may be
eaten by children 10 to 12 years
old.
• Decoctions of its roots are also
sometimes used as a remedy for
rheumatism while its fruits are used
as an effective way to relieve
toothaches.
Health Benefits of Preparation & Use:
Tsaang Gubat:
• Thoroughly wash the
• Stomach pains leaves of tsaang gubat in
• Gastroenteritis running water. Chop to a
• Intestinal motility desirable size and boil 1 cup
of chopped leaves in 2 cups
• Dysentery
of water. Boil in low heat for
• Diarrhea or Loose 15 to 20 minutes and drain.
• Mouth gargle • Take a cupful every 4 hours
• Body cleanser/wash for diarrhea, gastroenteritis
and stomach pains.
• Bowel Movement • Gargle for stronger teeth
(LBM) and prevent cavities.
• Drink as tea daily for
general good health

Herbal Benefits of
Ampalaya:
• Good for rheumatism and gout
• And diseases of the spleen and liver
• Aids in lowering blood sugar levels
• Helps in lowering blood pressure
• Relives headaches
• Disinfects and heals wounds & burns
• Can be used as a cough & fever remedy
• Treatment of intestinal worms, diarrhea
• Helps prevent some types of cancer
• Enhances immune system to fight infection
• For treatment of hemorrhoids
• Is an antioxidant and parasiticide
• Is antibacterial and antipyretic
• spoonful thrice a day, which also treats
diarrhea, dysentery, and chronic colitis.
 Note: In large dozes, pure Ampalaya juice can be
a purgative and abortifacient.
Preparation & Use:
• 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.
Health Benefits of
Lagundi:
• Relief of asthma &
pharyngitis
• Recommended relief of
rheumatism, dyspepsia,
boils, diarrhea
• Treatment of cough, colds,
fever and flu and other
bronchopulmonary disorders
• Alleviate symptoms of
Chicken Pox
• Removal of worms, and
boils
Preparation & Use
Boil half cup of chopped fresh or dried leaves in 2
cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink half cup
three times a day.
For skin diseases or disorders, apply the decoction
of leaves and roots directly on skin.
The root is specially good for treating dyspepsia,
worms, boils, colic and rheumatism.
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.
Health Benefits of
Bawang-Garlic:
• Good for the heart
• Helps lower bad cholesterol levels
(LDL)
• Aids in lowering blood pressure
• Remedy for arteriosclerosis
• May help prevent certain types of
cancer
• Boosts immune system to fight
infection
• With antioxidant properties
• Cough and cold remedy
• Relives sore throat, toothache
• Aids in the treatment of tuberculosis
• Helps relieve rheumatism pain
• With anticoagulant properties
Preparation:
• 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.
Uses of Bayabas: Preparation:
Antiseptic, astringent & anthelminthic
Kills bacteria, fungi and ameba
Used to treat diarrhea, nosebleeding
For Hypertension, diabetes and
Asthma
Promotes menstruation
The fresh leaves are used to facilitate
the healing of wounds and cuts. A
decoction (boiling in water) or infusion
of fresh leaves can be used for wound
cleaning to prevent infection.
Bayabas is also effective for
toothaches. Note: Bayabas can cause
constipation when consumed in
excess.
• 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
Yerba Buena Preparation & Use:
may be used Wash fresh Yerba Buena leaves in running
to treat: 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
• Arthritis minutes.
• Head aches As analgesic, take a cupful every 3 hours.
For tooth aches, pound the fresh leaves,
• Tooth aches
squeeze juice out and apply on a cotton ball
• Mouth wash then bite on to the aching tooth.
• Relief of intestinal gas Yerba buena leaves may be heated over fire
and placed over the forehead for headaches.
• Stomach aches Stems of Yerba Buena may be crushed and
• Indigestion applied directly to bruises. Folkloric use
• Drink as tea for include poultice preparation and the oil
extracts from its stems are suggested to be a
general good health.  remedy for cancerous tumors. Caution should
be observed in taking this herbal medicine as
it can be toxic in large doses.
 Happy
Planting, God
blesses!