Medicinal Plants for

Common Diseases

Medicinal Plants
They are abundant in the Philippines.
They can be easily cultivated in the backyard,
in pots, on farms, and in the fields.
They abound in mountains and forests .
They are less expensive than the medicines
found in drugstores.
The proper and safe use of medicinal plants
will help the government to reduce importation
of expensive drugs.

There are various ways of preparing medicinal plants for effective and
beneficial use. To ensure effective use of medicinal plants in treatment of
ailments, here are some guidelines recommended by the DOH:

1. Keep the harvested medicinal plants materials clean by removing

1.dirty
Keepforeign
the harvested
medicinal plants materials clean by removing
substances.
dirty foreign substances.
2. If washing is necessary, do it as quickly as possible after
2.harvesting.
If washing is necessary, do it as quickly as possible after
harvesting.
3. Dry the plant materials under the shade. If plant materials are
3.succulent,
Dry the plant
materials
shade. If plant materials are
cut them
into under
a smallthe
pieces.
succulent, cut them into a small pieces.
4. Store dried materials in colored plastic or glass bottles properly
4.covered
Store dried
materials
colored
or glass
properly
and place
it in in
a cool
andplastic
dry place
awaybottles
from sunlight.
covered and place it in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.

5. Properly label the container with the name of the plant and the
5.date
Properly
the container with the name of the plant and the
it was label
collected.
date it was collected.
6. Well dried and well stored plant materials can be used up to six
6.months
Well dried
and
well stored plant materials can be used up to six
after
collection.
months after collection.
7. Discard the plant materials if there are molds or other signs which
7.show
Discard
plant
thatthe
they
arematerials
rotten. if there are molds or other signs which
show that they are rotten.

8. Observe cleanliness in the preparation of medicinal plants.

8. Observe cleanliness in the preparation of medicinal plants.

9. In the absence of weighing scale, use tablespoon to determine the

9.amount
In the absence
weighing
scale, use tablespoon to determine the
of plant of
material
needed.
amount of plant material needed.

10. Use only earthen ware pots, enamel, or any utensil except the
10.
Use onlykind.
earthen ware pots, enamel, or any utensil except the
aluminum
aluminum kind.
11. Decoctions are prepared by boiling the plant materials in a given
11.
Decoctions
are for
prepared
boiling
the plant materials in a given
amount
of water
five to by
fifteen
minutes.
amount of water for five to fifteen minutes.
12. Infusions are prepared by soaking the plant material in a given
12.
Infusions
are prepared
bytosoaking
plant material in a given
amount
of water
for fifteen
twenty the
minutes.
amount of water for fifteen to twenty minutes.

13. Use the plants as recommended.

13. Use the plants as recommended.

14. Use the medicinal plants according to the dosage and direction
14.
Use the medicinal plants according to the dosage and direction
recommended.
recommended.

15. For each symptom of disease, use only one kind

15. For each symptom of disease, use only one kind
of medicinal plant at a time.
of medicinal plant at a time.

16. Stop the use of the medicinal plant should any

16. Stop the use of the medicinal plant should any
untoward reactions or side effects occur.
untoward reactions or side effects occur.
17. If there are no signs of improvements after two
17. If there are no signs of improvements after two
to three administrations, consult a physician
to three administrations, consult a physician
immediately
immediately

Department of Health recommends the following

medicinal plants for common ailments which can be
prepared by decoction:

Lagundi

Yerba Buena

Sambong

Tsaang Gubat

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Department of Health recommends the following

medicinal plants for common ailments which can be
prepared by decoction:

Guava

Acapulco

Garlic
ato
Ulasimang B

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Department of Health recommends the following

medicinal plants for common ailments which can be
prepared by decoction:

Niyug-niyogan

Amargoso

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Lagundi
REMINDERS:

For:

Asthma
Cough
Fever

Be cautious in using other

p
n: species
cholagundi
(withUse:
1 or 3
o
d of
i
n
t
a
l
a
l
e
r
w
a
y
p
Pre the leaves ver
leaves)
Cough and Asthma
h
s
f
a
W
-Divide decoction into
asses o
l
g
2
o
t
m
n
e
i
th
til only
leaves
n
3 parts
e
u
h
r
t
l
O
i
.
s
n
Bo
i
.
t
m
f
for 15
-Drink 1 part in the
er is le art.
t
a
w
f
water
o
p
s
n
1 glas
arthe
e
morning, 1 part at noon, 1
e
pped
h
o
t
about
h
r
c
e
f
v
o
o
c
t
n
t
part in the evening.
Do no
n amou
i
a
r
t
s
d
n
Fever
Cool a eded
e
n
leaves 4 tbsp.
-Drink each part every
tbsp.
2

s
d
l
t
l
o
u
s
d
A
tbsp.
-12 yr
4 hours.
old 1
ldren 7
Chi
6 yrs.
2
n
e
Childr

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Yerba Buena

For:

Painful
parts of
the bod
y

on: oughly and

i
t
Use:
a
r
a
p
Pre he leaves thor

Wash t
r an d 1
Gas
Pain
&
Fever
e
t
a
w
f
.
p
cho
lassesino 3 parts.
g
2
Divide
decoction
e
r
Measu
leaves.
d
e
p
p
o
s. In anat noon, and at night.
Drink
each
part
in the
morning,
h
n
c
i
f
m
o
5
s
1
s
gla
fire for a cover.
w
o
l
n
i
Boil
ithout
w
t
r
s
a
Joint
Pains,
rheumatism
p
d Leave
e
arthen
p
e
p
o
h
Fresh
leaves
t of C may also be pounded.
Amoun
pped
o
h
c
Heat
them
slightly.
y
l
:
h
d
fres
Neede
sp, joints
b
t
6
s
Apply
s
on
affected
or any time pain is felt.
avenight
d leat
Adult
e
i
r
d
,
f
p
o
r 4 tbs
Old-
o
.
s
s
e
r
v
y
a
e
l
n 7-12
Childre dults need
unt a
the amo

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Sambong
REMINDERS:

on:
i
t
a
r
a
Prep

For:
Diuretic
Edema,
Pantuna
w
ng bato

This is not a treatment for

Use:
hop or urinary infection.
c
d
n
kidney
a
ughly

thoro
m
e
water.
h
t
f
o
h
s
s
a
e
W
lass
r and
g
e
t
2
a
e
w
r
Measu low fire, the then pot
a
ar
Boil in eaves in an e s.
dl
min
choppe over for 15
tc
withou
strain
d
eeded
n
N
a
l
s
o
e
o
v
C
a

y
of Le
s
t
n
freshl ed
u
o
f
o
p
Am
s
- 6 tb
of dri
Adults ves; 4 tbsp
d lea
f the
o
choppe

old
leaves en 7-12 yrs
Childr
ults.
d
a
r
o
f
amount

-Divide decoction into

3 parts
-Drink each part in
the morning, at noon,
and at night.

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Tsaang Gubat

For:
Stomach
ach
e

REMINDER:

on:
i
t
a
r
a
Prep

Can be used as mouthwash for

d chopstrong teeth.
n
a
y
l
h
ug

thoro
s
e
v
a
water.
le
f
o
h
s
s
a
e
W
r and
2 glass
e
e
t
r
a
u
w
s
Mea
ire the arthen pot
f
w
o
l
Boil in eaves in an e s.
dl
min
choppe over for 15
tc
withou
strain
d
eeded
n
N
a
l
s
o
e
o
v
C
a

y
of Le
s
t
n
freshl ed
u
o
f
o
p
Am
s
- 4 tb
of dri
Adults ves; 3 tbsp
d lea
f the
o
choppe

old
leaves en 7-12 yrs
Childr
ults.
d
a
r
o
f
amount

Use:

-Divide decoction into

3 parts
-Drink one part every
4 hours.

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Guava
Use:
For Cleaning Wounds
-Pour the decoction over the wound
2 times a day.
REMINDER:

:
n
o
i
t
a
r
a
p
For Mouth
Infection
& Swollen
e
r
Select
theGums
native guava tree
P
-Rinse mouth and gargle with the decoction.
y
l

For:
Cleaning
wounds,
mouth
infection
,
swollen
gums,
decayed
tooth,
dizziness
,
diarrhea

gh this tree has been

becauseuonly
used in the research and found
hl
Was and chop
effective for the treatment of
For Toothache
the ailments
mentioned
ur aswell.
-Take 2 fresh guava shoots,
wash
fothem
h
t
i
w
resettle onearlier.
fito
- Chew and allow
them
w
tooth.
o
ot
l
n
n paching
i
thoro
-Do this 3 times aavday.
s
e
e

th e
r
a
Boil
e
n
a
s.
n
n
i
i
s
m
e
5
s
1
glas
for
r
e
v
o
tc
withou

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Acapulco
REMINDER:

For:
Tinea fa
va,
ringworm
,
athletes
foot, gal
is aso

Persons allergic to fresh leaves

of acapulco may use the
decoction for washing the
affected area 1 to 2 times a day.

Use:

Preparation:

t of fresh
n
u
o
m
a
h
g
u
o
n
e
Pound
leaves

Apply the juices of

the leaves over the
affected area 1 to 2
times a day.

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Ulasimang
Bato

ion:
t
a
r
a
p
Pre
SALAD

ughly
o
r
o
h
t
leaves
e
h
t
h
leaves
h
s
e
Was
r
up o f f
c

1
re
Prepa
ssed)
e
r
p
m
o
t each
a
e
d
(not c
n
arts a
p
3
o
d at
t
n
n
i
a
,
e
n
d
i
o
v
o
Di
g, at n
n
i
n
r
o
the m
part in
night.

Used to
lower th
e
u ri c a c i d
in
the bloo
d.
Decoction:

Wash the leaves thoroughly.

Prepare 1 cup of fresh
leaves and add 2 glasses of
water.
Boil in low fire for fifteen
mins. In an earthen pot
without a cover.
Cool and strain.
Divide into 3 parts and drink
each part in the morning, at
noon, and at night.

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Lowers
choleste
REMINDER:
Garlic
rol
(high blo
od
Do not eat garlic when the stomach is empty to prevent irritation
of
pressure
the stomach and intestines.
)
Tinea Flava, Barbers Itch, Athletes Foot
-Pound the needed quantity of cloves of fresh garlic.
- Apply directly on the affected part at night or whenever pain is
left.
tion:

a
Prepar

ard.
h
e
l
t
t
i
e in a l
t
u
a
S

Grill
utes
n
i
m
0
for 3
r
a
g
e
n
n vi
tes.
u
Soak i
n
i
m
or 5

Use:

Eat two cloves thre

e
times daily after
meal.

Joint Pains and Rheumatism

-Pound at the needed quantity of cloves.
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-Heat a little, if desired.
- Apply as poultice on affected part at night or whenever pain is K
left.

Niyugniyogan

For:
Ascaris

REMINDER:
Unpleasant reactions or
Use:
:
n
o
effect
may
come
up,
such
as
i
t
a
r
a
p
Pre
hiccup, stomachache,
and

Eat the seeds two

.
s
d
e
e
s
h
s
e
r
f
diarrhea.
d
hours after dinner.
t the dry an
Ge
eeded:
N
s
d
e
e
S
f
Amount o
eeds
s
0
1
8
s
lt
u
Ad
Children
eeds
s
7
6

ld
o
7-12 years
seeds
6
5
ld
o
s
r
6-8 yea
4-5 seeds
ld
o
s
r
a
e
y
4-5

If there is no effect
after the first use,
repeat taking the
same dosage after one
week.

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Amargoso

:
Preparation
roughly
o
h
t
s
e
v
a
le
Clean the
and chop.
ons of
o
p
s
le
b
a
t
6
Measure
lasses of
g
2
d
n
a
s
e
v
chopped lea
water.
ot under
p
n
e
h
t
r
a
e
Boil in an
utes and
in
m
5
1
r
o
f
low fire
er.
without cov
rain.
Cool and st

For:
Diabetes
Mellitus
(mild,
non-insu
lin
de pe n de
nt)

Use:
Drink 1/3 cup three
times daily, 30
minutes before eating.
The first leaves may
be steamed and be
eaten (1/2 glass, 2
times daily)

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