Herbal Medicines [1]

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OBJECTIVES

General:*Within 3 hours of lecture the student nurses willbe able to broaden their knowledge and

understanding on herbal medicines.

Specifically, the group 4 student nurses will be able to:

1. Define what is herbal medicines;

2. Discuss the republic act supporting the use ofherbal medicines;

3. Enumerate some guidelines for using herbal

medicines;


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4. Enumerate the benefits of using herbal

medicines;

5. Discuss the proper use of medicinal plants;6. Discuss the general preparations of herbal

medicines through a video;

7. Enumerate the different herbal plants used by the

DOH;

8. Discuss the different preparations of herbal

medicines based on the DOH;

9.Discuss the different preparations of herbal

medicines based on the Silliman University Research

Laboratory;

10.Enumerate the different nursing responsibilities of

using herbal medicines.


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1. The study or use of

medicinal herbs to prevent and treat

diseases and ailments or to promote

health and healing.

2. A drug or preparation madefrom a plant or plants and used for

any of such purposes.


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[REPUBLIC ACT NO.8423]

An Act creating the PHILIPPINE

INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL ANDALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE

(PITAHC) to accelerate the

development of traditional andalternative health care in the

Philippines, providing for a

TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVEHEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENT

FUND and for other purposes


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SOME GUIDELINES FOR USING HERBAL MEDICINES

1. Approach any herbal medicine as you would

a prescription drug or over-the-counter (OTC) drug.Herbals can have adverse effects, drug interactions,

contraindications (conditions when they

should not be used), and all the other

problems that go along with the kinds of

medications you are used to

Herbals are virtually unregulated. You are not protected by

the same government controls exercised over prescription

and OTC drugs. This means there is no assurance that

what it says on the label is in the bottle. Also, because oflack of regulatory controls, herbals are marketed in a way

that may make them look like what they aren't and they are

held out with claims they can't fulfill. Their labels may not

disclose their adverse effects and everything else you

would expect on drug labels.


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Lack of knowledge about herbals. Only now are

medical, pharmacy and other professional

schools gearing up to give their students the

kind of intense instructions they should have on

the subject.

Some herbal medicines are unsafe, ineffective, and

potential killers. When initiating a course of herbal

medicine treatment, start with one herb only so you can

clearly identify its adverse effects and benefits.

Otherwise, if you start with a bunch at one time, it may

not be clear which one is causing problems or which oneis working. The same process makes sense in initiating

drug therapy.


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2. People with special conditions should proceed

with special caution, and get the advice of a

doctor, pharmacist or other qualified professionalbefore taking an herbal medicine.

People with special conditions include but are not limited to

Pregnant and nursing mothers

Anyone with impaired immune systemAnyone with impaired liver or kidney function

Anyone with chronic disease such as diabetes or heart disease,

Young children (especially infants)

Senior citizens

Anyone taking prescription medicines


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4. Avoid the widespread fallacy that

if some is good, more is better.

5. While using an herbal medicine be alertfor any possible adverse effects

and report them to your

doctor immediately.

6. Don't put off needed medical treatment

with the hope that some self-prescribed

herbal medicine will solve your problem.

3. Don't fall for the idea that herbal

medicines are perfectly safe because they

are natural.


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Benefits of using medicinal plants:* Medicinal plants are readily available

and free.

* If used or applied correctly, it can cure

certain diseases.

*Not all herbs/plants have medicinalproperties. There are poisonous

herbs/plants. Make sure to identify the

right one. Like medicine, it can bedangerous if used in the wrong way or

taken more than the recommended

dose.


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Guidelines on the Proper Use of

the Medicinal Plants1. HARVESTING PLANT MATERIALS

* Gather leaves when flower is about to

bloom. * Gather flowers before or shortly after the

flowers have fully bloomed.

* Gather seeds from ripe fruits.

* Select and separate specified plant part(stem, leaves, flowers, seeds, bark or roots);

remove dirt, insects and unhealthy plant part.

* Wash quickly


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*Dry specified plant materials in a well-shaded and well ventilated place. It usually

takes 4 days to dry the plant materials

during summer or 2 weeks during

the rainy season.

2. STORING PLANT MATERIALS FOR LATER USE

*Gather most plant materials during

summer so that the materials can be dried

properly.

* Keep dried plant materials in sealed

plastic bags or in tightly covered brown

containers.


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* Store in cool, dry place away from sunlight.

* Label container with the name of

the plant and the date of collection.

* Keep away from children's reach.

* Properly dried and stored materials

an last for 6 months.

* Discard materials that have molds.


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* Use a regular empty bottle of softdrink

to measure 1 glassful of water that is

needed in preparing decoction.

* Stop herbal treatment after 3 days if the

patient's symptom has not improved or hasbecomes worse. Consult a doctor immediately.

*Use earthenware pot in preparingdecoctions. Never use plastic, metal or

aluminum containers because the

chemicals may remain in the solution.


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HERBAL PLANTS

2. MARSH-MINT; PEPPERMINT

(Yerba Buena)3. SAMBONG

4. TSAANG GUBAT

5.ULASIMANG BATO

ORPANSIT-

PANSITAN

1. FIVE-LEAF CHASTE TREE (Lagundi)


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6. GARLIC

7. NIYOG-NIYOGAN

8. GUAVA9. AKAPULKO


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FIVE-LEAF CHASTE TREE (Lagundi)

(Vitex Negundo)

kamalan (Tagalog)

Limo-Limo (Ilokano)

Tugas (Cebuano)

Dabtan (Ifugao)

Molave aso (Sul)


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How to plant Lagundi:

* Plant cuttings of 20 centimeters long. Make

sure that the cuttings have 3 or more nodes(where the new leaf comes out).

How to care for the plants:

* Water the newly planted cuttings everyday and

remove weeds/grass around it.* Remove leaves or branches that have

been destroyed by pests or by plant

diseases to prevent them fromspreading to the rest of the plant.

* May use compost or organic fertilizer. NEVER use

pesticides because the chemicals may remain in the

plant


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Harvesting and Proper Storage:

* It would be better if the leaves

are collected during thefollowing season.

* Collect only the mature and

healthy leaves.* Make sure that there are enough

leaves left on the plant to

prevent the plant from dying.

* Completely dry the leaves before storing

them and place them in a sealed

plastic bag or tightly covered brown

container.


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1. Asthma, cough and fever- boil raw fruits or leavesin 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes until the water

left is only 1 glass (decoction). Strain. Leaves be

chopped and the following dosages of the

decoction are given according to age group.

Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves

Adult - 4 tbsp. 6 tbsp.7 - 12 yrs. - 2 tbsp. 3 tbsp.

2 - 6 yrs. - 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp.

Uses and Preparations:


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2. Dysentery, colds and pain in any part of the

body as in influenza - boil a handful of leaves

and flowers in water to produce a glassful of

decoction. Adults and children may drink a

glassful of decoction three times a day.

3. Skin diseases (dermatitis, scabies,

ulcer, eczema) and wounds - Prepare a

decoction of the leaves. Wash and

clean the skin/wound with the decoction.


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4. Headache - crushed leaves may

be applied on the forehead.5. Rheumatism, sprains, contusions,

insect bites - pound the leaves and

apply on affected part.6.Aromatic bath for sick patients -

prepare leaf decoction and use for

bathing sick and newly delivered

patients


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Herba buena (most dialects)Hierba/Yerba Buena (Spanish)

Hilbas (Davao, Leyte)

Opiz Ablebana (Ifugao)Malipuen (Als.)

Peppermint, mint (English)

MARSH-MINT; PEPPERMINT (Yerba Buena)

(Mentha cordifolia Opiz)


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How to Plant Yerba Buena:

* Cut branches to about 10-15

centimeters long to include 3 or4pairs of leaves. Plant them in a

pot or in between two tall

plants. Yerba Buena also grows inshady areas. The roots will come

out after 1 week.

* If Yerba Buena has been plantedtemporarily in a pot or can, transfer

the plant to the prepared pot after 2

weeks.


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How to Take Care of the Plant:

* Water the newly planted cuttings every to

prevent them from drying. Remove the weeds

and grass around them.

* Remove branches or leaves that havebeen destroyed by pests or by plant diseases to

prevent them from spreading to the rest of the

plant. * If using fertilizer, use organic fertilizer

only!


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* Harvest only mature andhealthy leaves.

* Make sure that there are enough

leaves left on the plant toprevent the plant from dying.

* Dry the leaves to be stored.

Place the dried leaves in asealed plastic bag or tightly

covered brown jar or bottle.


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1. For pain in different parts of the body as

headache, stomachache - boil chopped leaves in 2

glasses of water for 15 minutes. Cool and strain.


Adult - 6 tbsp. 4 tbsp.

7 - 12 yrs. - of adult dose

Divide decoction into two parts and drink one part

every three hours.


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2. Rheumatism, Arthritis, and headache - crush

the fresh leaves and squeeze sap. Massage sapon painful parts with eucalyptus.

3. Cough and colds - Get about 10 fresh leavesand soak in a (expectorant) glass of hot water.

Drink as a tea.

4. Swollen gums - steep 6 g. of fresh plant in aglass of boiling water for 30 minutes. Use solution

as gargle.


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5. Toothaches- cut fresh plants and squeeze sap.

Soak a piece of cotton in the sap and

insert this in aching tooth cavity. Mouthshould be rinsed by gargling salt solution

before inserting the cotton. To prepare salt

solution: Add 5 g. of table salt to one glass ofwater.

6. Menstrual and gas pain - soak a handful ofleaves in a glass of boiling water. Drink

infusion. It induces menstrual flow and

sweating.


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7. Nausea and fainting - crush leaves and apply at

nostrils of patients.

8. Insect bites - 2 methods - Crush leaves and apply

juice on affected part or pound leaves until

paste-like. Rub this on affected part.

9. Pruritis - boil plant alone or with eucalyptus in

water. Use decoction as a wash on affected area.

How to Use:

* Divide the decoction into 2 parts and drink 1

part every 3 hours.


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Kambihon, Lakdanbulan (Vis.)

(Blumea balsamifera)

Alibhon, Alimon (p. Visayas)

Ayoban, Bukadkad, Gabuen Gintin-

gintin, Haliban

Kaliban (Tag.)

Camphor (English)


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How to plant Sambong:

* Plant the sprout (with 3 ormore leaves) taken from the sides of

the main plant in a shady area.


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ow to Take Care of the Plant:

* Water the plant everyday. Remove the

weeds and grass around it.

Harvesting and Proper storage:

* Harvest only mature and healthy leaves.

Make sure that there are leaves lefton the plant to prevent the plant

from dying.

* Dry the leaves to be stored.* Store in a sealed plastic bag or tightly

covered brown jar or bottle.


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1. Anti-edema, diuretic, anti-urolithiasis - boildropped leaves in a glassful of water for 15

minutes until 1 glassful remains. Cool and strain.

Dried Leaves Fresh LeavesAdult - 2 tbsp. 3 tbsp.

7 - 12 yrs. - 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp.

- Divide decoction into 3 parts. Drink 1 part 3 times aday.

Note: Sambong is not a medicine for kidney function.


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How to Use:

* Divide the decoction into 3parts and drink 1 part 3 times

a day.Note: Sambong is not a

medicine for kidney function.


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(Carmona retusa)

Alibungog (Vis.)Kalabonog, Maragued

(Ilokano)

Kalimunog, Taglokot, Talibunog,Tsa (Tag.)


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How to Plant Tsaang Gubat:

* Plant seeds or cuttings of 20

centimeters long with 3 or more nodesin a shady area. It takes 6 to 8 weeks

for it to grow roots, then may transfer

the plant in the prepared plot.


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How to Take Care of the Plant:

* Water the plant everyday. Remove

the weeds and the grass around it.

* Remove branches or leaves that have

been destroyed by pests or by plant

disease to prevent them from

spreading to the rest of the plant.

* DO NOT use pesticides because thechemicals may remain in the plant.


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1. Diarrhea - boil the following amount of choppedleaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes or until

amount of water goes down to 1 glass. Cool and

strain.


Adult - 10 tbsp. 12 tbsp.

7 - 12 yrs. - 5 tbsp. 6 tbsp.

2 - 6 yrs. - 2 tbsp. 3 tbsp.

Divide decoction into 4 parts. Let patient drink 1 part

every 3 hours.


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2. Stomach ache - wash leaves and chop. Boil chopped l

eaves in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes. Cool and

filter/strain.


Adult - 2 tbsp 3 tbsp.

7 - 12 yrs. - 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp.


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How to Use:

* Drink the warm

decoction. If the stomachache

is still present an hour after drinking the decoction. If

there is no change incondition, consult a doctor.


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ULASIMANG BATO (Peperonia pellucida)


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How to Plant Pansit-pansitan:

* Plant the seeds. You do notneed to water them everyday

Harvesting:

* Harvest only the healthy leaves.


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Use and Preparations:1. Lowers uric acid (rheumatism and gout)

- Wash the leaves well. 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 three times

a day after meals.

- May also be eaten as salad. Wash the leaves

well. Prepare one and a half cups of leaves

(not closely packed). Divide into three partsand take as salad three times a day.

How to Use:

* Divide the decoction into 3 parts and drink 1

part 3 times a day after meals.


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GARLIC Ajos (Span., Bis.)

(Alium Sativum Linn)


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1.To lower cholesterol levels in blood; for

hypertension; toothache.

Preparation

- may be fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar for30 minutes, or blanch in boiled water for

5 minutes.


Harvesting and proper storage:

* Garlic is harvested during February to

March. Store in a cool place.


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- Take two pices three times a day aftermeals

Caution: take on full stomach to preventstomach and Intestinal ulcers.

2. For toothache - pound a small piece andapply to affected part.


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(Quisqualis indica L.)

Balitadhan, Pnones, Pinio, Kasumbal,

Talolong (Pamp.)Totoraok (Tag.),

Tartarau (Ilokano)

Burma creeper, Chinese honey suckle (English)

Bonor (Bis.) Bawe-bawe

(Bik.) Tagrau, Tagulo


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How to Plant Niyog-niyogan:

* Plant 20 centimeters long stem cutting

with 2 or more nodes in a shady place (under atree). After 2-3 weeks, the plant can be

transferred to the herbal garden. It grows faster

if it is placed under the sun.


* This plant bears fruit every year. Harvest

only mature fruits colored gold).

* Let the fruits dry through air drying.

* Place the dried fruits in a can or brown

jar and cover tightly.



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Uses and Preparations:1. Anti-helminthic - used to expel round worms which cause

ascarisis. The seeds are taken 2 hours after supper. If no

worms are expelled, the dose may be repeated after oneweek.

Adult 8-10 seeds

7 -12 yrs. 6-7 seeds

6 - 8 yrs. 5-6 seeds

4 - 5 yrs. 4-5 seedsCaution: not to be given to children below four years old.

* Then drink water. Repeat the same dose if it has

no effect.

Possible Side Effects:

* Hiccups

* Stomach pains

* Diarrhea


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(Posidium guajava L.)

Guyabas, Kalimbahin, Tayabas(Tag.)

Bagabas (Ig.) Bayabo (Ibm.)Bayawas (Bik., Pang.)

Biabas (Sul)

Guyabas (Ilokano)


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How to Plant Guava:

* Plant the seeds. The plantdoes not need much care.

Harvesting and proper storage:* Harvest immature or

young tender leaves. Make sure

that there are no insects or dirt onthe leaves.


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Uses and Preparations:1.For washing wounds - may be used twice a

day

2. For diarrhea - may be taken 3-4 twice a day.

3. As a gargle and to relieve toothache. Warm

decoction is used for gargle. Freshly pounded

leaves are used for toothache. Guava leaves

are to be washed well and chopped. Boil for15 minutes at low fire. Do not cover pot. Cool

and strain before use.


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How to Use:

* for wound cleaning - Use the decoction

for washing the wound 2 times a day.

* for tooth decay/swelling of gums -

Gargle with warm decoction 3 times a day.


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(Cassia, alata L.)

bayabas-bayabasan,kapurko,kantada,

katandang aso, pakagonkon, sonting (Tag.)

andadasi,andadasi-a,andadasi-bugbugtong

(Ilokano)

Kasitas (Bik., Bis.)

Ringworm bush or shrub (Eng.)


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How to Plant Akapulko:* Plant the seed or stem

cutting (20 centimeters in length

with 2-3 nodes).

Harvesting:

* Harvest mature and healthy

leaves.


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Uses and Preparation:

1.Anti-fungal: Tinea Flava, ringworm, athletesfoot, and scabies.

- Fresh, matured leaves are pounded. Apply sap tothe affected part 1-2 times a day.

How to Use:* Apply the juice on the affected area 1 to 2

times a day.* If the person develops an allergy while using

the above preparation, prepare the following:


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-Put 1 cup of chopped fresh leaves in an

earthen jar. Pour in 2 glassfuls of water.

Cover it.

- Bring the mixture to a boil until

the 2 glassfuls of water originally pouredhave been reduced to 1 glassful.

- Strain the mixture. You must use this strained

liquid while it is warm.

- Apply the warm decoction on

the affected area 1 to 2 times a day.


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Indications:

Cough

Fever

Colds


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Materials:

sampalok leaves

2 thumb-size slices of ginger

1 glass of brown sugar

chopping boardpot

kaki-colored bottle

strainercandle

stick

water


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Procedure:1. Wash the sampalok leaves separating the

leaves from the stem. Put 1 glass of sampalokleaves on the pot.

2. Wash the ginger without peeling it. Make thin

slices of ginger. Then, place the ginger inside the

pot on top of the sampalok leaves. Pour 1 glass

of water and measure this using a stick. Mark

the level of water on the stick. Pour the second

glass of water and boil it until the water that willbe left is leveled with the mark on the stick. Don't

cover the pot.


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3. Strain, and get the extracts.

4. Measure the extracts and add sugar as many as

the measure of extracts. (1:1 ratio)

5. Boil again until it becomes sticky or viscous. Andlet it cool and add extracts from calamansi.

6. Place the syrup to a clean kaki-colored bottle.

7. Cover the bottle and put drops of candle at the

side of the cover. Turn the bottle upside down until it

will dry.


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Dosage:

Teenagers and Adults: 1 tbsp for

2 to 4 times a day

Children: 7-12 years old - 1 tsp 3

times a day2-6 years old - tsp

once a day


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IndicationsDiarrhea

Materials

3 pieces of avocado leaves3 pieces of guava leaves

3 pieces of star apple leaves

knife

potburner/stove

water


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Procedure

1. Wash and chop the leaves of avocado, guava and

star apple into small pieces.

2. Measure 1 glass of avocado leaves, guava leavesand star apple leaves and place it in the pot.

3. Put 6 glasses of water and boil until 3 glasses of

water will be left.

4. Strain it into a clean cloth.


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Dosage

Drink to 1 glass of boiled ABK after having

diarrhea. Aside from this, let the patient also drink a

lot of water with sugar and salt.

Warning

Dont use the ABK made after 24 hours.


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Indications

hoarseness of voice, fever, cough and colds,

vomiting,

hyperacidity and stomach gas pain

Materials

Ginger

1 glass brown sugar

strainerglass or cup

scraper

pot

Procedure


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Procedure

1. Carefully clean the ginger and scrape it.2. Extract the ginger. Then measure 1 glass of ginger

extracts and stir it. Add/mix it with brown sugar with

1:1 ratio.

3. Place the mixed ginger extracts and brown sugar inthe pot. Boil it over a slow fire.

4. Mix it well until it will become a syrup. Put it away

from the fire. Mix it well.

5. Place it in a clean plastic or bottle.

Dosage1 tbsp of salabat powder in 1 glass of hot water.


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IndicationsDiarrhea

Materialsgreen banana (tundan)

knife

plastic bag

Procedure


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Procedure1. Peel the banana.

2. Slice it into thin slices.3. Let it dry under the sun until it hardens.

4. Pound it using mortar and pestle until it is

pulverized.

5. Hide the banana in to a sealed plastic bag.

Dosage

The banana powder can be mixed with pudding orsoup. 2 tbsp of powder in 1 glass cup of soup and

add 1 tsp of sugar.


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Indications

Scabies, Skin allergies, mosquito and bug bites,Eczema, wound or vesicular skin lesions

MaterialsCalachuchi branch (green part)

CandleKnife

Nescafe glass for measurement

Alcohol lamp

Chopping boardPot

Oil or coconut oil (not the pork oil)

Procedure


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Procedure

1.Wash the calachuchi branch 3 to 5 times. Skin thethin brown part of the branch until the green part is

visible.

2. Peel off/skin the green part of the calachuchi.

Measure it in the glass and place it inside the pot.3. Measure the oil the same as the measurement of

the calachuchi with 1:1 ratio.

4. Boil for 5 minutes and strain using a net bag or

clean cloth.5. Place glass of melted candle every 1 glass of

calachuchi extracts. Mix and let it cool until it

solidifies.


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6. Place the ointment into a plastic using a spoonand close the plastic.

7. Place a name and place it in another plastic and

cover it with paper. Keep it away from heat.

Warning- for external use only


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Indications

Tinea Flavea, athlete's foot, ringworm

MaterialsSunting leaves

Chopping board

Knife

Candle

Oil or coconut oil

Measuring glass

Plastic, bottle with wide opening/ big cover

Lamp


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Procedure

1. Clean the leaves and chop into small slices.

2. Measure 1 glass of chopped sunting leaves. Place

it inside the pot. Then, measure 1 glass of cooking

oil, place it on the pot and stir the sunting leaveas.(1:1 ratio). Boil for 5 minutes.

3. Strain it using a net bag. Strain it again using a

clean cloth. Melt the candle. In every 1 glass of

sunting extracts , place glass of melted candle.


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4. Let it cool until it will solidify. Using a spoon,

place/transfer the ointment into a plastic or bottlecontainer. If you use a plastic, seal it using a lamp.

5. Name the bottle and place it in the plastic and seal it.

Then, cover it with a paper and place it away from

heat.

How to use Apply the ointment on the affected part of the body

after taking a bath for 3 times a day for 3 weeks.


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Indications

Rheumatism, neuralgia, muscle pain, skinscratches

Materials

1 glass or cup of garlic1 glass or cup of ginger

1 glass or cup of chilli (labuyo)

knife

mortar and pestlepot

burner/stove


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Procedure

1. Measure 1 cup of ginger, garlic and chilli

(labuyo). If no chilli available, you can

use pepper.

2. Slice the ginger and garlic. Pound the chili.

3. Boil 3 cups of cooking oil then, place the slice

ginger and garlic and pounded

chilli.

4. Cook it on a slow fire within 5 to 10 minutes.


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5. Strain and place it in a container.6. Let it cool before using.

How to use

Apply it on the affected part

WarningFor external use only.

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES:


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NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave

poison on plants.

2. In the preparation of herbal medicine, use a clay pot

and remove cover while boiling at low heat. dont boil

it in an aluminum utensils. Aluminum reacts chemicallywith medicinal elements in plants. Not covering the

cooking utensils when boiling is necessary to release

toxins if there are any.

3. Boil for a one-day supply only. Any decoctions

effectivity is good for only 8-12 hours after boiling.

4. Wash thoroughly any leaves, barks, flowers


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4. Wash thoroughly any leaves, barks, flowers

and roots with water before boiling or using it as

poultice.

5. Take decoction either hot or cold. Strain

decoction before taking it.

6. Do not use or boil two or more different

herbal plants together, unless instructed to do

so.

7. Follow instructions carefully, especially the

measurements and the dosage.

8 Use only the part of the plant being advocated


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8. Use only the part of the plant being advocated.

9. Use only one kind of herbal plant for each typeof symptoms or sickness. the one available to

you.

10. Some individuals are sensitive and allergic to

certain leaves and plants. If symptoms of allergy

are observed during and after the treatment,

STOP the treatment immediately, and wash with

water thoroughly (for skin applications).


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Symptoms of allergy are: increased itchingand swelling, nausea and vomiting, dizziness,

and headache. Consult a physician

immediately if symptoms persist.

11. Individuals known to be allergic to some

plants are not encouraged to use the herbal

medications.


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12. These treatments and medications are of

simple illnesses only with no knowncomplications. After 3 to 4 days of treatment and

medications with no curative effects, and with

symptoms getting worse, STOP the treatment

and consult a physician for further medical

management.

13. If signs and symptoms are not relieved after 2to 3 doses of herbal medication, consult a doctor.

What To Do As A Community


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y

Health Worker

1. Learn about the herbs/plants in your area and

find out which herbs/plants have medicinal or

healing qualities.

2. Talk with Traditional Healers and people inthe community and learn from them about

safe traditional remedies, their use and

methods of using them.3. Educate the community through the small

group discussions on the correct way of

using and preparing medicinal plants/herbs.

4. Advise the use of herbal medicine

preparations in managing common


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preparations in managing common

illnesses over use of drugs, unless no

herbal medicine is available for treatingspecific diseases.

5. Ensure the availability and easy accessibility

of medicine plants proven to be safe andeffective in testing common diseases in the

community.

6. Mobilize the community or group of

community members selected by the

community to be actively involved in

building and maintaining a Community

Herbal Garden.


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