Alternative Medicine

Mr. Leo E. Dizon

 The practice of medicine has evolved through the ages. It started with the wisdom of ancient healers and psychic doctors which gave way to the astounding scientific technologies, which have not ceased to amaze the modern world with the continuing discovery of cures and more sophisticated medical gadgetry.

Introduction

 Witch doctors and shamans divined the stars or uses animals to determine the causes of and also the cures for human illnesses. Herb doctors or other locally trained healers uses leaves and barks of plants and trees.

Introduction

 Students under health-related courses benefits from a thorough knowledge and understanding of the beneficial effects of our local herbal medicines.
The exposure in the community can enrich their personal and professional grasp of the health condition of our people in general and their patients in particular.

Introduction

 The proper name of the practice of using indigenous medicinal plants to relieve the common ailments of modern man.

Alternative Medicine

 Medicinal plants offer an alternative to costly commercial drugs.

Medicinal plants have a scientific basis regarding their use. Medicinal plants are accessible and widely available in the Philippines.

Herbal Medicine

 Be sure that the right kind of plant is used according to the intended purpose. Use the plant part suggested. Use according to the dosage and direction recommended. Use only one kind of medicinal plant at a time. Stop the use of the plant if there is any untoward reaction or if side effects occur.

Herbal Medicine Guidelines

 If there are no signs of improvement after two or three administrations of the drug, consult a physician. In boiling the plants, use clay pots. Clean the pots very well before and after boiling the plant. Use only the prescribed part of the plant.

Herbal Medicine Guidelines

 Indications: for cough and asthma Description: a shrub with five leaves per branch and grows to about five meters tall Adult: 6 tbsp. (fresh) 4 tbsp. (dried) 7-12 y/o: 3 tbsp. 2 tbsp. 2-6 y/o: 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp. Dosage: Divide the solution into 3 parts: 1 solution in the morning, noon and night.

Lagundi (Vitex negundo)

Lagundi (Vitex negundo)

 Indications: for pains of the body Description: plant that crawls and smells minty with four-cornered, branching green leaves. (rough & wrinkled) Dosage: Divide the boiled solution into three parts. One in the morning, noon and night. Squeeze the fresh leaves and place on the painful part of the body.

Yerba buena (Mint or Peppermint)

Yerba buena (Mint or Peppermint)

 Indications: swelling, diuresis, antiurolithiasis Descriptions: the shrub is about three meters high with hairy leaves. Dosage: Divide the boiled solution into three parts. One in the morning, noon and night. Squeeze the fresh leaves and place on the painful part of the body.

Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)

Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)

 Indications: stomach ache Description: the shrub grows to about five meters tall; leaves are small, smooth and dark green Dosage: Divide into 2 parts and drink one part every four hours.

Tsaang gubat (Ehretia microphylla)

Tsaang gubat (Ehretia microphylla)

 Indications: for ascaris Description: the crawling shrub grows to eight meters tall; flowers are red, pink or white. Fruits are small and has nuts. Preparation: use newly-opened, mature and dried nuts Administration: eat the seeds two hours after dinner. Dosage: Adult: 8-10 seeds 7-12: 6-7 seeds 6-8: 5-6 seeds 4-5: 4-5 seeds

Niyug-niyugan (Quisqualis indica)

Niyug-niyugan (Quisqualis indica)

Niyug-niyugan (Quisqualis indica)

 Indications: for cleansing of wounds, mouth infections and swollen gums Administration: clean wounds with the solution two times a day. Preparation: clean thoroughly and chop leaves. Then boil 2 glasses of leaves in 4 glasses of water on a low fire.

Bayabas (Psidium guajava)

Bayabas (Psidium guajava)

 Indications: infected skin, skin irritation and scabies Preparation: squeeze enough leaves Administration: apply the juice of the leaves on the affected parts twice a day.

Akapulko (Cassia alata)

Akapulko (Cassia alata)

 Indications: to lower uric acid; for arthritis or gout Preparation: clean leaves thoroughly and boil 1 glasses of leaves in two glasses of water for 15 minutes. Divide into three parts and take three times a day.

Ulasimang bato (Peperomia pellucida)

Ulasimang bato (Peperomia pellucida)

 Indications: to lower cholesterol level Preparation: may be saute, boiled or mixed with vinegar Administration and Dosage: eat two cloves of garlic with meals three times a day.

Bawang (Allium sativum)

Bawang (Allium sativum)

 Indications: diabetes mellitus (mild insulin-dependent) Preparation: clean the leaves thoroughly and chop. Measure two cups of leaves in 2 glasses of water. Boil for 15 minutes on low fire. Drink glass three times a day before eating.

Ampalaya (Momordica charantia)

Ampalaya (Momordica charantia)

 Indications: for eye wash Preparation: boil water and add three frozen leaves. Cool and filter. Sampaguita flowers

Sampaguita flowers

 Indications: for otitis media Preparation: heat 1-2 fresh leaves. Crush to extract the juice. After cleaning the affected ear of pus, drop juice into ear once or twice a day.

Sorosoro leaves

Sorosoro leaves

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