Akapulko or Acapulco

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kaLanda andada and palocna n 1agalog loco and n L Iaya rgon
O A rub blong Lo L famly of leqomloosoe
O row abouL on Lo Lwo mLr Lall
O L a Lck branc and L lav ar mbracd wL 8 Lo 20 laflL LaL ar oblongllpLcal
n ap
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wngd and glabrou
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and czma Akapulko alo conLan aponn a laxaLv LaL uful n xpllng nLLnal
paraL
O 1 xLracL from L Akapulko planL commonly ud a an ngrdnL for loLon oap and
ampoo
Preparation & Use:
For external use, pound the leaves oI the Akapulko plant, squeeze the juice and apply on
aIIected areas.
As the expectorant Ior bronchitis and dyspnoea, drink decoction (soak and boil Ior 10 to 15
minutes) oI Akapulko leaves. The same preparation may be used as a mouthwash, stringent,
and wash Ior eczema.
As laxative, cut the plant parts (roots, Ilowers, and the leaves) into a manageable size then
prepare a decoction Note: The decoction looses its potency iI not used Ior a long time. Dispose
leItovers aIter one day.
The pounded leaves oI Akapulko has purgative Iunctions, speciIically against ringworms.


Ampalaya (Bitter Melon)
O scientiIic name Momordica charantia,
O is a climbing vine and the tendrils oI which grow up to 20 centimeters long.
O This herbal plant belongs to the Iamily oI Cucurbitaceae, and it is a tropical as well as a
subtropical vine.
O Ampalaya leaves are heart-shaped, which are 5 to 10 centimeters in diameter.
O The Iruits oI the ampalaya vine are Ileshy green with pointed ends at length.
O t can never be mistaken Ior any other variety because its ribbed and wrinkled surIace
had always been ampalaya`s distinct physical structure.
O The bitter taste oI the ampalaya Iruit had also been the distinguishing Iactor Irom the
rest oI the Iruits with medicinal value, and this is due to the presence oI a substance
known as momorcidin.
O Ampalaya has been a Iolkloric cure Ior generations but has now been proven to be an
eIIective herbal medicine Ior many aliments.
O Most signiIicant oI which is Ior Diabetes.
O The Philippine variety has proven to be most potent.
O Ampalaya contains a mixture oI Ilavanoids and alkaloids make the Pancreas produce
more insulin that controls the blood sugar in diabetics.
O Aside Irom Ampalaya's medicinal value, it is good source oI vitamins A, B and C, iron,
Iolic acid, phosphorous and calcium.
O Ampalaya has been Ior used even by the Chinese Ior centuries.
O The eIIectively oI Ampalaya as an herbal medicine has been tried and tested by many
research clinics and laboratories worldwide.
O n the Philippines, the Department oI Health has endorsed Ampalaya as an alternative
medicine to help alleviate various ailments including diabetes, liver problems and even
H'. Aside Irom these, ampalaya also helps treat skin diseases and cough.
O ts herbal value extends to increasing the sterility oI women, in parasiticide, antipyretic,
and has purgative Iunctions, as well.
O Note: n large dozes, pure Ampalaya juice can be a purgative and abortiIacient.

Preparation & Use oI Ampalaya:
For coughs, Iever, worms, diarrhea, diabetes, juice Ampalaya leaves and drink a spoonIul daily.
For other ailments, the Iruit and leaves can both be juiced and taken orally.
For headaches wounds, burns and skin diseases, apply warmed leaves to aIIlicted area.
Powdered leaves, and the root decoction, may be used as stringent and applied to treat
hemorrhoids.
nternal parasites are proven to be expelled when the ampalaya juice, made Irom its leaves, is
extracted. The ampalaya juice, and grounded seeds is to be taken one spoonIul thrice a day,
which also treats diarrhea, dysentery, and chronic colitis.
















Yerba Buena
O is an herb oI the mint Iamily.
O t is an aromatic plant used as herbal medicine worldwide.
O This perennial plant`s growth ranges Irom 0.6 meters to 1 meter.
O $uch Ilowers possess both male and Iemale organs that allow it to be pollinated by bees
and animals oI the same nature.
O is $panish Ior "good herb" and was the Iormer name oI the CaliIornia city oI $an
Francisco
O Iirst used as an ingredient in numerous cuisines.
O t became popular because oI its distinctively strong spearmint Ilavor, thus making it
ideal Ior salads.
O t has also been eIIective to drive away rats and other rodents, because oI its strong smell
oI mint that it emits.
O a pain reliever (analgesic).
O n the Philippines, Yerba Buena is one oI the 10 herbs endorsed by the Department oI
Health (DOH) as an eIIective alternative medicine Ior aches and pains.
O t has been recognized Ior its antiseptic, anti-cancer, diuretic, anti-spasm, anti-emetic
activities.
O eIIective Ior minor ailments such as headaches, toothaches, and joint pains.
O t can also relive stomachaches due to gas buildup and indigestion.
O a good and eIIective mouth wash Ior a clean, Iresh smelling breath.

Preparation & Use:
Wash Iresh Yerba Buena leaves in running water. Chop to size Ior dried leaves, crush) and boil
2 teaspoons oI leaves in a glass oI water. Boil in medium heat Ior 15 to 20 minutes.
As analgesic, take a cupIul every 3 hours.
For tooth aches, pound the Iresh leaves, squeeze juice out and apply on a cotton ball then bite
on to the aching tooth.
Yerba buena leaves may be heated over Iire and placed over the Iorehead Ior headaches.


8anaba
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dabL mllLu
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O dlay and rduc L aborpLon of carboydraL n L body and promoL wgL lo
dpL L uful mdcnal valu
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manfL anLoxdaLv funcLon
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Banaba Preparation & Use:
Note: Fresh leaves, dried leaves, Ilowers, ripe Iruit, root and bark oI Banaba can all be used.
Wash the leaves in running water (iI Iresh). Cut into smaller pieces iI desired.
Boil Banaba (one cup Banaba to cup oI water) Ior 30 minutes. Drink like tea.


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cannoL bar Lo b xpod Lo alLy waLr and ol
O clafd a a rooL vgLabl wc grow a Lall a on (1) mLr
O carroL rooL [uc vry rc n caroLn wc n Lurn convrLd Lo vLamn A by our lvr
O moLly ffcL for good ygL
O anLcancr bcau of g vLamn conLnL
O ud a an aLrngnL and anLpLc ubLanc
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mnLruaLon
O lor cldrn raw carroL rooL ar a af and rcommndd LraLmnL for Lradworm
O allow L LmulaLon of urn flow
rparaLon u
- 8ol wL mlk and drnk for coug
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Bawang or Garlic
O with scientiIic name ium sativum, is a low herb, which only grows up to sixty
centimeters high.
O most widely used herbal medicines in the Philippines and can also be Iound commonly in
the kitchen oI Filipino households as it is used to spice up Iood preparations
O during World War when it was used to treat wounds and inIections oI soldiers.
O Garlic`s antibacterial compound known as allicin, saved many lives oI the soldiers as this
property prevented the wounds Irom being inIected and developing into gangrene at a
later stage by extracting the juice oI bawang or garlic and applying to the wounds.
O ts juices inhibit the growth oI Iungi and viruses thus, prevent viral, yeast, and inIections.
O treatment oI AD$.
O lowering cholesterol in the blood
O lowering oI the blood pressure, reduction oI platelet aggregation, and the boosting oI
Iibrinolytic activities are among the list oI herbal Iunctions oI garlic.
O anti-cancer activities oI garlic
O uice extracted Irom garlic bulbs can be used as tick and mosquito repellant when applied
to skin.
O Bad breath, due to the strong odor oI garlic, is the most common side eIIect oI taking this
herb.
O Fresh garlic applications to the skin have been reported to cause skin burns and rashes.
Preparation oI Bawang-Garlic:
For disinIecting wound, crush and juice the garlic bulb and apply. You may cover the aIIlicted
area with a gauze and bandage.
For sore throat and toothache, peal the skin and chew. $wallow the juice.
Cloves oI garlic may be crushed and applied to aIIected areas to reduce the pain caused by
arthritis, toothache, headache, and rheumatism.
Decoction oI the bawang bulbs and leaves are used as treatment Ior Iever.
For nasal congestion, steam and inhale: vinegar, chopped garlic, and water.

Oregano
O ($cientiIic name: riganum vugare.
O The leaves oI oregano are heart-shaped, with toothed edges, and which, grow Ior up to 9
meters in length.
O primarily used as a culinary ingredient
O strong anti-oxidant properties.
O Oregano contains a rosmarinic acid compound, thymol, and carvacrol that are
responsible Ior its anti-inIlammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-Iungal and anti-
viral properties.
O Oregano also contains Ilavinoids, triterpenoids, sterols, vitamin C, and vitamin
O treat inIections oI the reproductive tracts
O The volatile oils in oregano and its properties are believed to be responsible Ior slowing
the process oI spoilage oI Iood and thus minimizing the risk oI ingesting harmIul
bacteria, parasites and Iungi.
O The anti-oxidant properties oI oregano helps Iight Iree radicals in the body that cause
cellular damage and accelerate ageing.
O extracts and juices oI such are used Ior asthma, dyspepsia, chronic coughs, bronchitis,
and rheumatism.
O The leaves relieve painIul swellings, boils, and sprains, when their poultices are applied
directly to the aIIected area.
Preparation oI Oregano Leaves:
Boil one cup oI Iresh leaves in 3 cups oI water Ior 10 to 15 minutes. Drink halI a cup 3 times a
day Ior common colds.
For a concentrate, juice the oregano leaves and take 1 tablespoon every hour to relieve chronic
coughs, rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma, and dyspepsia.
For nsect bites, wounds and stings, apply the leaves as a poultice directly on the aIIlicted area.
For sore throat, boil 2 tablespoonIuls oI dried oregano leaves in a pint oI water, take 2 hours
beIore or aIter meals.
To prevent degenerative arthritis & Ior general good health drink oregano decoction daily.


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O cnLfc nam (Iltex oeqooJo)
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O prvnL L body producLon of lukoLrn wc ar rlad durng an aLma aLLack
O Lagund conLan ryoplnol u a ubLanc wL anLLamn and mucl rlaxanL
proprL
O conLan proprL LaL mak L an xpcLoranL
O 1 rooL of L rub ar alo ud a LraLmnL for rumaLm dyppa bol and lproy
1 lav flowr d and rooL of Lagund can all b ud a rbal mdcn
O L flowr ar rcommndd a a cardac Lonc a cur for lvr da and oLr nLrnal
dordr uc a darra and colra
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LraLmnL for kn da uc a lproy

Preparation & Use:
Boil halI cup oI chopped Iresh or dried leaves in 2 cups oI water Ior 10 to 15 minutes. Drink
halI cup three times a day.
For skin diseases or disorders, apply the decoction oI leaves and roots directly on skin.
The root is specially good Ior treating dyspepsia, worms, boils, colic and rheumatism.

$ambong
O (scientiIic name: umea basamifera.
O strongly aromatic herb that grows tall and erect.
O ts height ranges Irom 1.5 to 3 meters, with stems that grow Ior up to 2.5 centimeters.
O t is an anti-urolithiasis and work as a diuretic.
O The $ambong leaves can also be used to treat colds and mild hypertension.
O $ambong is one herbal medicine (oI ten) approved by the Philippine Department oI
Health (DOH) as
O . t Iunctions as an astringent and as an expectorant, and has been Iound to be anti-
diarrhea and anti-spasm.
O As an astringent, preparations made oI sambong leaves may be used Ior wounds and
cuts.
O t is also suggested to be incorporated to post-partum baths, as well as considerable
immersion oI particular body areas that are aIIlicted with pains caused by rheumatism.
O ts expectorant properties make it as a popular recommendation to be taken in as tea to
treat colds.

Preparation & Use:
A decoction (boil in water) oI $ambong 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 Iorehead and temples.
Decoction oI leaves is used as sponge bath.
Decoction oI the roots, on the other hand, is to be taken in as cure Ior Iever.


Tsaang Gubat
O is one oI the 10 herbs that is endorsed the Philippine Department oI Health (DOH)
O an antispasmodic Ior abdominal (stomach) pains.
O Tsaang Gubat is a shrub (small tree) that grows (Irom 1 to 5 meterss.
O used as a disinIectant wash during child birth, as cure Ior diarrhea, as tea Ior general
good heath
O has high Iluoride content, it is used as a mouth gargle Ior preventing tooth decay.
O Tsaang Gubat is also knows as: Wild Tea, Forest Tea, Alibungog ('isayas Region),
Putputai (Bicol Region) and Maragued (locos Region). $cientiIic name: Ehretia
Microphylla Lam.

Preparation & Use:
Thoroughly wash the leaves oI tsaang gubat in running water. Chop to a desirable size and boil
1 cup oI chopped leaves in 2 cups oI water. Boil in low heat Ior 15 to 20 minutes and drain.
Take a cupIul every 4 hours Ior diarrhea, gastroenteritis and stomach pains.
Gargle Ior stronger teeth and prevent cavities.







Bayabas or Cuava {PxlJlum guujuvu
O locally known for its edible fruit.
O is a small tree that can grow up to 3 meters tall with greenish-brownish
smooth bark.
O ts leaves decoction is recognized for its effectiveness to cure several
ailments, including the treatment of uterine hemorrhage, swollenness of
the legs and other parts of the body, of chronic diarrhea, and
gastroenteritis, among others.
O The most common use of the leaves is for cleaning and disinfecting
wounds by rinsing the afflicted area with a decoction of the leaves.
O n the same way, such leaves are being used to aid in the treatment of
dysentery and the inflammation of the kidneys.
O The bark and leaves can be used as astringent.
O t can also be used as a wash for uterine and vaginal problems, and is
good for ulcers.
O natural cure for fevers, diabetes, epilepsy, worms, and spasms.
O is delicious, contains nutritional values with a very high concentration of
vitamin A and vitamin C.





Preparation:
W Boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in three cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
W Use decoction as mouthwash, gargle.
W 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.
W For toothaches, chew the leaves in your mouth.
W For diarrhea, boil the chopped leaves for 15 minutes in water, and strain. Let cool, and
drink a cup every three to four hours.
W To stop nosebleed, densely roll Bayabas leaves, then place in the nostril cavities.