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Transcript of Herbal medicine- PHC
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