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CONCLUSION
Humans have evolved with herbs and plants for hundreds of
thousands of years. Using herbal medicine brings harmony and balance
back to the body, because it allows the body to be just as responsible for
the healing as the plant.
Medicinal plants can be used by anyone, for example as part of
a salad, an herbal tea or supplement. Many herbalists, both professional
and amateur, often grow or wild craft their own herbs. Making your own
herbal medicine preparation is not only fun, but can be cost-effective.
Some may require some degree of skill, you have to use your own
judgement.
Those are the 10 examples of medicinal plants approved by the
DOH or Departmant of Health which can be use safely and effectively. If
you decide to use herbal medicine. You should know how to prepare your
own herbal medicine, Know the right plant, the right dose and right use
to avoid ineffectively and toxicity of the medicine.

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eucalyptus.

-Yerba Buena tea for cough and colds

Drink as tea. Acts as an expectorant.

-Yerba Buena as mouth wash for swollen gums and tooth aches
Steep 6 grams of fresh plant in a glass of boiling water for 30
minutes. Use solution as gargle.

-Yerba Buena tea for menstrual and gas pain

Drink infusion. It induces menstrual flow and sweating.
-Yerba Buena minty scent for nausea and fainting
Crush leaves and apply at nostrils of patients.
-Yerba Buena leaves for Insect bites
Crush leaves and apply juice on affected part or pound leaves until
paste-like. Then rub this on affected part.

-Pimples,Headache,Fever
-Abdominal pains,Renal problems
-Mental excitement disorder .

10. YERBA BUENA (Mentha x cordifolia Opiz ex Fresen)

Yerba buena is also know for its medicinal properties.

Yerba buena is used as herbal medicine for the treatment of many

ailments which has been traditionally used since ancient times.
Studies have shown that Yerba buena contains pulegone, menthol,
menthene, menthenone and limonene.
Common Health benefits from Yerba buena are as follows:
-Yerba Buena tea used as body pain reliever.
Good for headache, stomach ache and tooth ache.

ULASIMANG BATO is used as an herbal medicine for the treatment

of:
-Eye inflammation And Sore throat
-Diarrhea and Prostate problems
-High blood pressure And Arthritis
-Gout and Skin boils
-Wounds,Burns,Skin inflammation
abscesses,

-Yerba Buena poultice used for Rheumatism, arthritis and headache

crush the fresh leaves squeeze sap. Massage sap on painful parts with

INTRODUCTION
Plants have been used in treating human diseases for
thousands of years. During recent years herbal medicine has become an
increasingly scientifically based system of healing. Due to demands from
both the public and medical establishments, studies leading to the
scientific explanation of plant therapeutic capabilities are allowing this
practice to gain increasing credibility and acceptance within the medical

community. Many plants produce special substances in their roots,

leaves, flowers, or seeds that help them to survive.Earliest times, people
have gathered these substances to create herbal medicines to treat
certain diseases.
Many of the powerful drugs used in modern medicines
originated in plants. Todays plant-based drugs treat a range of diseases,
from headaches to cancer. Healing with medicinal plants is as old as
mankind itself. Awareness of medicinal plants usage is a result of the
many years of struggles against illnesses due to which man learned to
pursue drugs in barks, seeds, fruit bodies, and other parts of the plants.
Contemporary science has acknowledged their active action, and it has
included in modern pharmacotherapy a range of drugs of plant origin,
known by ancient civilizations and used throughout the millennia.
The knowledge of the development of ideas related to the
usage of medicinal plants as well as the evolution of awareness has
increased the ability of pharmacists and physicians to respond to the
challenges that have emerged with the spreading of professional services
in facilitation of man's life.
There are TEN (10) MEDICINAL PLANTS that the
Department of Health (DOH) through its "Traditional Health Program"
have endorsed. All these herbs have been thoroughly tested and have
been clinically proven to have medicinal value in the relief and treatment
of various aliments: Akapulko, Ampalaya, Bawang, Bayabas, Lagundi,
Niyog-niyogan,Sambong, Tsaang Gubat, Ulasimang Bato | PansitPansitan,Yerba Buena.

TEN (10) MEDICINAL PLANTS

1.AKAPULKO (Cassia alata L.) - also known as "bayabasbayabasan" and "ringworm bush" is used to treat ringworms and skin
fungal infections.

Akapulko is used as herbal medicine and is a

shrub that grows wild in the tropical climate of
Philippines. Akapulko is widely used in the
Philippines as herbal medicine. The akapulko leaves
contain chrysophanic acid, a fungicide that is used
to treat fungal infections, like ringworms, scabies and eczema.
Akapulko leaves are also known to be sudorific,
diuretic and purgative, used to treat intestinal
problems including intestinal parasites.
Akapulko is also used as
herbal medicine to treat bronchitis and asthma.
Because of Akapulkos anti-fungal properties, it is a
common ingredient in soaps, shampoos, and lotions in
the Philippines.

2. AMPALAYA (Momordica charantia)

Ampalaya (Bitter Melon) or it's scientific name,

Momordica charantia has been a folkloric cure for generations but has
now been proven to be an effective herbal medicine for many
aliments.The Philippine Department of Health has endorsed Ampalaya
Bitter Melon (Momordica Charantia) as an alternative herbal medicine
for liver
tsaang-gubat, contains rosmarinic acid and
microphyllone which is attributed for its efficacy to
control allergy. Tsaang gubat studies also shows it
hasantibacterial, antinocicpetive and antiinflammatory properties. Study of tsaang gubat
leaves showed a mixture of triterpenes a-amyrin, amyrin and baurenol and a wide range of bioactivity.
The tsaang gubat showed analgesic, anti- inflammatory, anti-

diarrheal and antibacterial activities. Tsaang gubat is commonly

prepared in pills capsules and in herbal tea bags form. Tsaang gubat is
an erect, shrub with green compound leaves.
The tsaang gubat shrub grows to about 1 to 4 meters high and can
be found in secondary forest in low and medium altitude. Tsaang gubat
leaves grows in clusters on short branches, 3-6 cm long, somewhat
toothed or lobed near the apex and pointed at the base, short stalked and
rough on the upper surface. Tsaang gubat bears small white flowers,
axillary, solitary, 2 or 4 on a common stalk. It bears yellow fruits when
ripe about 4-5 mm in diameter, fleshy, with a 4-seeded stone.

9. ULASIMANG BATO (Peperomia pellucida)

It is effective in fighting arthritis and gout. The leaves

can be eaten fresh (about a cupful) as salad or like tea. For the
decoction, boil a cup of clean chopped leaves in 2 cups of water. Boil for
15 to 20 minutes. Strain, let cool and drink a cup after meals (3 times
day).
particularly resistant to many commonly used cytotoxins due to
overproduction of a transport protein in the cell wall. In contrast, a
whole range of standard anti-cancer drugs fail to be effective against this
cell.

7. SAMBONG (Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC.)

Sambong roots and leaves are used as herbal treatment

for fevers, sambong leaves and roots are pounded then dissolved in cold
water. Applied with a soft cloth over the nape, forehead, underarms and
other body parts to bring down the body temperature.
Sambong roots and leaves are also used as herbal medicine
treatment for rheumatism. Sambong roots and leaves are pounded and
applied as poultice on the affected body part. Sambong roots and leaves
may also be boiled and are applied as warm compress onto affected area.
Sambong is also used to treat headache, sambong leaves are pounded
and applied as a poultice over the forehead.
Sambong tea are also used as herbal medicine for colds
and coughs of diarrhea and stomach spasms also cuts and
wounds.

8. TSAANG GUBAT (Ehretia microphylla Lam.)

Tsaang Gubat is used as herbal medicine and is a shrub
that grows wild in the tropical climate of Philippines. Tsaang
gubat is
widely used in the Philippines as herbal medicine.
Tsaang gubat were studied for possible antiallergic substances to counter the histamine release
from mast cells that cause type-1 reactions. The
problems. Research about Ampalaya has shown that Ampalaya increases
the production of beta cells by the pancreas, thereby improving the bodys
ability to produce insulin, that controls the blood sugar for diabetics.
Ampalaya leaves and fruits are excellent sources of Vitamin B,
iron, calcium, and phosphorus. It is also rich in beta carotene. Ampalaya

is used as herbal treatment for diabetes, HIV, coughs, skin diseases,

sterility in women, parasiticide, antipyretic and as purgative among
others.

3. BAWANG (Allium sativum)

Bawang has been used as herbal medicine in many cultures for
thousands of years, dating at least as far back as the time that the
Egyptian pyramids were built. Bawang is claimed to help prevent heart
disease including atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, high blood pressure,
and cancer.
Bawang contains antibacterial compound known as Allicin,
Because of this bawang or garlic is known as nature's antibiotic. Bawang
juice inhibits the growth of fungi and viruses thus prevents viral, yeast
and viral infections. Preliminary test shows Bawang to have some
positive results in the treatment of AIDS.
The Philippine Department of Health
has endorsed Bawang as an alternative herbal
medicine for its anti bacterial properties and its
efficacy for controlling hypertension, blood
cholesterol and blood sugar for diabetics among
others.

4. BAYABAS (Psidium guajava L.)

Bayabas or guava is a fruit bearing shrub or small tree that grows
in the tropical climate like Mexico, Peru and the Philippines. Bayabas is
widely used in the Philippines as herbal medicine and is recognized by
the Philippine
Department of Health for its antiseptic property. Bayabas or guava fruit
is known for being rich in
vitamin C and vitamin A. Bayabas leaves and
fruits contain eugenol, tannin, saponins,

amydalin, phenolic acids, malic acid, ash, aldehydes, catequinic

components and flavonoids.
Bayabas or guava is used in herbal medicine as:
~antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
~ anti-spasmodic and antioxidant hepatoprotective
~ anti-allergy and antimicrobial
~ anti-plasmodial and anti-cough
~antidiabetic and antigenotoxic.

5. LAGUNDI (Vitex negundo L.)

Lagundi has been traditionally used as
herbal medicine by Philippine folks. The efficacy of
Lagundi has also been verified by the Philippine
Department of Health and other Philippine based
scientists which concentrated on its use to ease respiratory complaints.
Lagundi is generally used for the treatment of coughs, asthma symptoms,
and other respiratory problems,
Lagundi is also known for its analgesic effect that
helps alleviate pain and discomfort. Other traditional
benefits that are derived from the use of Lagundi are as
follows:
-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

6. NIYUG-NIYOGAN (Quisqualis indica L.)

According to Philippine Department of Health, Niyog-niyogan has the

following folkloric health benefits.
Expels Intestinal Wormsand Parasites. The seeds of
Niyog-niyogan are dried and taken orally.
Recommended dosage is 4 to 7 seeds for Children
while 8 to 10 seeds for Adults.
Caution: Adverse reactions - diarrhea, abdominal
pain, distention and hiccups more likely if nuts are
eaten in consecutive days or when fresh nuts are
eaten.
~ Treatment of Inflammation of Kidneys,
Niyog-niyogan fruits are believed to alleviate
nephritis or inflammation of the kidneys.

~ Remedy for boils and skin ulcers; Niyog-niyogan leaves are

pounded and applied to externally to skin ulcers and boils.
~ Remedy for headaches, Niyog-niyogan leaves are applied to the
head to relieve headaches.
~Remedy for Diarrhea and Fever, ripe fruits of Niyog-niyogan are
roasted and taken internally for diarrhea and fever treatment.
~ Remedy for Dysuria or painful urination.
A decoction of boiled Niyog-niyogan leaves are taken as tea to
relieve pain while urinating.
-Anti-Cancer, According to Professor Dr. Thomas Efferth of the DKFZ
who studied 76 kinds of Chinese Medicinal plants, Niyog-niyogan or
the Rangoon Creeper contains three ingredients with powerful anti-tumor
activity that suppress the growth of a specific tumor cell line that is