Question

preparation of 10 herbal medicine

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HERBAL MEDICINE

It is abranch of science in which medicinal plants are used try to maintain or improve their health

10 herbal medicines and preparations

1. Sambong

• Scientific Name: Blumea balsamifera
• These herbal medicicne used to treat edema ,treatment of kidney stones and it also used as a Diuretic .
• It is contraindicated to use in kidney infection

Preparation

• Boil chopped leaves in water for 15 minutes until one glassful remains.
• Cool and strain the leaves
• Divide decoction into 3 parts.
• Then drink one part 3 times a day.

2.Akapulko

• Scientifically it is known as Cassia alata
• It is used as Anti-fungal agent, it also found to be effective againest Tinea Flava, Ringworm, Athlete ’s Foot and Scabies

Preparation

• Fresh, matured leaves are pounded.
• Then instructed to apply  as a soap to the affected part 1 to 2 times a day.

3 Niyug-Niyogan

• It is a  vine which bears tiny fruits and grows wild in backyards
• Scientifically it is known as Quisqualis indica
• It is used as an Anti-helmintic
• Adults are allowed to take 10 seeds and children after 4 yaers used to take 4 seeeds
• Children below 4 are contraindicated to take the seeeds

Preparation

• Seeds of niyug-niyogan are eaten raw two hours before the patient’s last meal of the day

4. Tsaang Gubat

• It is a shrub with small, shiny leaves which grows in wild uncultivated areas and forests.
• Scientifically it is known as Carmona retusa
• It is used in the treatment of   Diarrhea and Stomach ache

Preparation

• First boil chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes or until amount of water goes down to 1 glass.
• Cool and strain.
• Wash leaves and chop. Boil chopped leaves in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes.
• Cool and filter/strain and drink.

5.Ampalaya

• Scientifically this herb is known as Momordica charantia
• It is helps in Lowers blood sugar levels and thus used in treatnment of Diabetes Mellitus

Preaparation

• After thoroughly washing the leaves chop it in to fine pieces
• Boil 6 tablespoons in two glassfuls of water for 15 minutes under low fire by not covering the pot.
• Cool and strain.
• Take one third cup 3 times a day after meals.

6.Lagundi

• It is a  shrub growing wild in vacant lots and waste land
• It is known as Vitex negundo scientifically
• It is used for Asthma , Fever, Dysentery, Colds & Pain , Skin diseases and wounds , Headache ,Rheumatism, sprain, contu sions, insect bites. and Aromatic bath for sick patients

Preparation

Asthma, cough and fever

• Boil chopped raw fruits or leaves in 2 glasses of water left for 15 minutes until the water left to 1 glass and thn Strain.

Dysentery

• colds and pain, boil a handful of leaves and flowers in water to produce a glass full of decoction 3 time a day.

skin diseases including dermatitis, scabies, ulcer, eczema and wounds

• prepare a decoction of the leaves.
• Wash and clean the skin/wound with the decoction.

Headache

• crushed leaves may be applied on the forehead.

Rheumatism, sprain, contusions and insect bites

• pound the leaves and apply on the affected part.

7. Ulasimang Bato

• It is a weed with heartshaped leaves that grow in shady parts of the garden and yard which is  Scientifically known as Peperomia pellucida
• It is used in the reatment of Rheumatism and Gout

Preparation

• After washing one and a half cup leaves are boiled in two glassfuls of water over low fire.
• Do not cover pot.
• Cool and strain.
• Divide into three parts and drink each part 3 times a day a day.
• It can also eat as salads

8.Bawang

• Commonly known as garlic
• It is scientifically known as Allium sativum
• It is used for hypertension ,Toothache and it also help to  lower cholesterol levels in the blood
• It should not be consumed in empty stomach since it tend to cause ulcer

Preparation

• It can be fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar for 30 minutes, or blanched in boiled water for 5 minutes.
• Take two pieces three times a day after meals.
• For toothache, pound a small piece and apply to affected part.

9. Ayabas

• commonly known as  Guava
• Scientific Name: Psidium guajava
• It is used to wash wounds , used for  toothache ,diarrhea

Preparation

• Warm decoction is used for gargle.
• Freshly pounded leaves are used for toothache.
• Guava leaves are to be washed well and chopped.
• Boil for 15 minutes at low fire.
• Do not cover pot. Cool and strain before use.

10. Yerba Buena

• Commonly known as Peppermint
• The leaves are small, elliptical and with toothed margin.
• The stem creeps to the ground, and develop roots.
• Scientific name is  Mentha cordifelia

It is used for ,

• head ache, stomach ache
• Rheumatism, arthritis and headache
• Cough and cold
• Swollen gums & toothache
• Menstrual and gas pain
• Nausea and fainting
• Insect bites & Pruritus

Preparation

• For pain , boil chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes. Cool and strain.
• For rheumatism, arthritis and headache, crush the fresh leaves and squeeze sap.
• Massage sap on painful parts with eucalyptus.