1.Akapulko (Cassia alata) - also known as “bayabas-bayabasan” and
“ringworm bush” in English, this herbal medicine is used to treat
ringworms and skin fungal infections.
2. Ampalaya
(Momordica charantia) - known as “bitter gourd” or “bitter melon” in
English, it most known as a treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus),
for the non-insulin dependent patients.
3.Bawang (Allium
sativum) - popularly known as “garlic”, it mainly reduces cholesterol
in the blood and hence, helps control blood pressure.
4.Bayabas
(Psidium guajava) - “guava” in English. It is primarily used as an
antiseptic, to disinfect wounds. Also, it can be used as a mouth wash
to treat tooth decay and gum infection.
5.Lagundi
(Vitex negundo) - known in English as the “5-leaved chaste tree”. It’s
main use is for the relief of coughs and asthma.
6.Niyog-niyogan
(Quisqualis indica L.) - is a vine known as “Chinese honey suckle”. It
is effective in the elimination of intestinal worms, particularly the
Ascaris and Trichina. Only the dried matured seeds are medicinal -crack
and ingest the dried seeds two hours after eating (5 to 7 seeds for
children & 8 to 10 seeds for adults). If one dose does not
eliminate the worms, wait a week before repeating the dose.
7.Sambong
(Blumea balsamifera)- English name: Blumea camphora. A diuretic that
helps in the excretion of urinary stones. It can also be used as an
edema.
8.Tsaang
Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.) - Prepared like tea, this herbal
medicine is effective in treating intestinal motility and also used as
a mouth wash since the leaves of this shrub has high fluoride content.
9.Ulasimang
Bato (Peperomia pellucida) - also known as “pansit-pansitan” 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).
10.Yerba
Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) - commonly known as Peppermint, this vine
is used as an analgesic to relive body aches and pain. It can be taken
internally as a decoction or externally by pounding the leaves and
applied directly on the afflicted area.
