Dr. Lorena C. Balacanao

As part of PHC- the Department of Health advocate the use of the following 10 herbal plants that is indigenous to tropical countries

R.A. 8423 – Traditional and alternative medicine

Scientific name: Blumea Balsamefera 1. Uses: Anti-edema, Diuretic, anti-

urolithiasis Preparation- Chopped laves are boiled in a

glass of water for 15 minutes. Drink one part 3x a day

2. Diarrhea Preparation- Same as above and drink one

part every 3 hours

S.N. Cassia, Alata L. 1. Uses: Anti-fungal ( Tinea Flava, ringworm,

athlete’s foot and scabies) Preparation- Fresh matured leaves are

pounded. Apply soap to the affected area

S.N. Quisqualis indica 1. Uses: Anti-helmetic Preparation- The seeds are taken 2 hours

after supper. If no worms are expelled, the dose may be repeated after one week

S.N. Carmona retusa 1. Uses: Stomachache Preparation- Chopped leaves are boiled in 1

glass of water for 15 minutes. Cool, filter and strain

S.N. Mamordica charantia 1. Uses: Diabetes Mellitus ( mild non-insulin

dependent), lower blood cholesterol Preparation- chopped leaves get the juice

(about 6 tablespoons) boiled it in 2 glasses of water for 15 mins. Take 1/3 cup 3x a day after meal

S.N.-Vitex negundo 1. Uses: Asthma, cough and fever; Dysentry,

colds and pain Preparation- Decoction- Boil raw fruits or

leaves for 15 mins; Decoction- boil a handful of leaves and flower to produce a glass of water, drink 3x a day

2. uses: Skin disease ( dermatitis, scabies, ulcer, eczema & wounds )

Preparation- wash and clean the skin/ wound with the prepared decoction of leaves

3. use in Headache Preparation- Crush leaves then apply on

forehead

4. uses: Rheumatism, sprain, contusion and insect bites

Preparation-Pound leaves and apply on affected areas

5. Use as aromatic bath Preparation- for sick and patient undergo

operation ( wash or bath- if indicated)

S.N. Peperonia pellucida 1. Use Lowers uric acid level in rheumatism

and gout Preparation- One and half cup of leaves are

boiled in 2 glasses of water. Drink 1 part 3x a day

Garlic 1. Use in Hypertension- Preparation- may be fried, soaked in vinegar

for 30 mins or blanched in boiled water for 15 mins.

2. Use in toothache Preparation- Pound a small leaves and apply

to affected areas

S.N. Psidium guajava L 1. use for washing the wounds Preparation- decoction-boil the leaves for 10

mins. Water is use to wash the wounds 2-3x a day

2. for diarrhea- may be taken 3-4 x a day 3. mouthwash and to relieve toothache Preparation- chopped leaves boiled for 15

mins. Warm decoction is used for gargle. Freshly pounded leaves are use for toothache

S.N. Mentha cordifelia 1. for pain- ( headache and stomache) Preparation- chopped leaves are boiled in2

glasses for 15 mins. Drink one part every 3 hrs

2. Rheumatism, arthritis and headache Preparation- Crush leaves and squeeze sap.

Massage sap on painful parts w/ eucalyptus

3. Cough and colds Preparation- Soak 10 fresh leaves in hot

water. Drink as a tea 4. Swollen gums- Preparation- Steep 6 g. of fresh leaves in a

glass of boiling water for 30 mins. Use the solution to rinse mouth

5. Toothache Preparation get a sap, put it inside a clean

cloth then insert it to the cavity

6. Menstrual and gas pain- Soak handful of leaves in a glass of boiling water, drink the infusion

7. Nausea and Fainting- crush leaves and put it on the nosetrils

8. Insect bites- crush the leaves and apply juice on the affected area

9. Pruritis- decoction- boil plant alone or with eucalyptus