8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

1/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

Nelson T. Tubon,B.S. Pharm, R.Ph.;BSSEd; M.S. Pharm; Ph.D. B.M.

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

2/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

English name:Acapulco, ringwormbush

Scientific name:Cassia alata L.

Family:

Leguminosae

AKAPULKO

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

3/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

Akapulko or bayabas-bayabasan containschrysophanic acid, afungicide used to treatfungal infections, likeringworms, scabies and

eczema. Akapulko also contains

saponin, a laxative thatis useful in expellingintestinal parasites.

The extracts from theplant is commonly usedas an ingredient forlotions, soapsand shampoos.

Uses of Akapulko:

Treatment of skindiseases:Tinea infections,insect bites, ringworms,eczema, scabies anditchiness.

Internal: Expectorant forbronchitis and dyspnoea,mouthwash in stomatitis,alleviation of asthmasymptoms, used as diureticand purgative, for cough &

fever, as a laxative to expelintestinal parasites and otherstomach problems. A strongdecoction of the leaves is anabortifacient.

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

4/32

Preparation

Pound fresh, mature leaves Apply extracted juice on affected area of the

skin 1-2 times a day

For people sensitive (allergic) to extracted juice,make decoction

1. Boil 1 glass of chopped leaves with 2 glassesof water under low fire for 15 minutes without

cover2. Wash the affected area of skin 1-2 times aday

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

5/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

English name:Bitter gourd, bittermelon

Scientific name:Momordica charantia

Family

Cucurbitaceae

AMPALAYA

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

6/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

DESCRIPTION Vine, with flower and fruit

bearing

Vegetables family, the leavesand fruit can be eaten

Contains a mixture offlavanoids and alkaloids makethe Pancreas produce moreinsulin that controls the bloodsugar in diabetics.

Good source of vitamins A, Band C, iron, folic acid,phosphorous and calcium.

Uses of Ampalaya:

Good for rheumatism and gout And diseases of the spleen and liver Aids in lowering blood sugar levels Helps in lowering blood pressure

Relives headaches Disinfects and heals wounds & burns Can be used as a cough & fever

remedy Treatment of intestinal worms,

diarrhea

Helps prevent some types of cancer Enhances immune system to fight

infection Is an antioxidant, parasiticide,

antibacterial & antipyretic

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

7/32

PREPARATION

Wash the leaves and cut into small pieces

Boil 2 glasses of chopped leaves, add 4 glassesof water, let it boil for 15 mins. in low fire without

cover Set aside to cool then strain

Drink 1/3 glass of decoction 30 mins. Beforemeal 3 x a day

Sprouted leaves can be eaten, steamed orcooked on top of boiled rice, glass 2x a day

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

8/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

BAWANG English name:Garlic

Scientific name:

Allium sativum

Family:Liliaceae

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

9/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

DESECRIPTION

Cloves used as spice

Elongated leaves withflower

Uses of Bawang: Good for the heart Helps lower bad cholesterol

levels (LDL) Aids in lowering blood

pressure

Remedy for arteriosclerosis May help prevent certaintypes of cancer

Boosts immune system tofight infection

With antioxidant properties Cough and cold remedy Relives sore throat,

toothache Aids in the treatment of

tuberculosis With anticoagulant properties

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

10/32

PREPARATION

Fry in a small amount or without oil

Broil the cloves

Soak in vinegar for 30 minutes

Blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes

Eat 2-3 cloves 3 x a day after meal

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

11/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

BAYABAS English Name:Guava

Scientific name:

Psidium guajava

Family:Myrtaceae

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

12/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

DESCRIPTION Bayabas or guava is a small tree,

3 5 meters tall with greenish-brownish smooth bark.

The round globular bayabas fruitstarts as a flower and is usuallyharvested and eaten while still

green. The fruit turns yellowish-green and soft when ripe.

The bark and leaves can be usedas astringent.

The use of the leaves is forcleaning and disinfecting woundsby rinsing the afflicted area with adecoction of the leaves. The fruit,aside form being delicious,contains a very high concentrationof vitamin C.

Uses of Bayabas:

Antiseptic, astringent &anthelminthic

Kills bacteria and fungi Treat diarrhea in children Hypertension, diabetes and

Asthma Promotes menstruation

Toothache

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

13/32

PREPARATION

Wash the leaves and chop into pieces

Boil 2 glasses of chopped leaves with 4 glassesof water

Boil for 15 minutes in low fire without cover Set aside to cool then strain

Wound treatment: Wash the wound 2x a day

Mouth wash: Luke warm decoction

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

14/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

LAGUNDI English Name:Chaste tree

Scientific name:

Vitex negundo L.

Family:Verbenaceae

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

15/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

DESCRIPTION

Shrub, 5 meters high

It is one of the ten herbalmedicines endorsed by

the Philippine DOH as aneffective herbal medicinewith proven therapeuticvalue.

Uses of Lagundi Relief of asthma &

pharyngitis Relief of rheumatism,

dyspepsia, boils, diarrhea Treatment of cough,

colds, fever and fluand otherbronchopulmonarydisorders

Alleviate symptoms ofChicken Pox

Removal of worms, andboils

http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/doh_herbs.htmhttp://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/doh_herbs.htmhttp://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/doh_herbs.htmhttp://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/doh_herbs.htm

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

16/32

PREPARATION

Wash the leaves and chop or cut into pieces

Measure 2 glasses of water and 1 glass ofchopped fresh leaves

Boil under low fire for 15 minutes without cover Set aside to cool then strain

Cough and Asthma: 1/3 glass 3 x a day

Fever: 1/3 glass every 4 hours

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

17/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

English Name:Blumea camphora

Scientific name:

Blumea balsamifera

Family:

Compositae

SAMBONG

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

18/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

DESCRIPTION

Shrub, 3 meters high

Uses of Sambong Diuretic agent Effective in the dissolving

kidney stones For hypertension &

rheumatism Treatment of colds &

fever Anti-diarrheic & Anti-

gastralgic properties

Helps remove worms,boils

Treats dysentery, sorethroat

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

19/32

PREPARATION

Wash the leaves and chop or cut in smallpieces

Measure 2 glasses of water and 1 glass

chopped leavesBoil under low fire for 15 mins. Without cover

Set aside to cool then strain

1/3 glass 3x a day

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

20/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

TSAANG-GUBAT English Name:Wild tea

Scientific name:

Ehretia microphyllaLam.

Family:

Boraginaceae

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

21/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

DESCRIPTION:

Shrub, 5 meters high

Has small and shiny

leaves

Uses of Tsaang-GubatStomach pains Gastroenteritis Intestinal motility

Dysentery Diarrhoea or LBM Mouth gargle Body cleanser/wash

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

22/32

PREPARATION

Wash the leaves and chop or cut in smallpieces

Measure 2 glasses of water and 1 glass

chopped leavesBoil under low fire for 15 mins. Without cover

Set aside to cool then strain

1/2 glass every 4 hours

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

23/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

English Name:Peperomia

Scientific name:

Peperomia pellucidaLinn.

Family:

Piperaceae

ULASIMANGBATO

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

24/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

DESCRIPTION

A variety of grasswith heart-shaped

leaves

Use of Pansit-pansitanArthritis Gout Skin boils,

abscesses, pimples Headache Abdominal pains kidney problems

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

25/32

PREPARATION

Wash 1 glass fresh mature leaves Add pinch of salt and pepper to taste

Divide into 3 parts and consume in the morning, at noonand at night

DECOCTION

Wash the leaves and cut into small pieces

Boil 2 glasses of chopped leaves with 4 glasses ofwater, let it boil for 15 mins. Under low fire without cover

Cool then strain

Drink 1/3 glass 3x a day after meal

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

26/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

YERBA BUENA English Name:Peppermint

Scientific name:

Mentha cordifolia

Family:Labiatae

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

27/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

DESCRIPTION

Vine with mint aroma

Green four-sided

leaves

Uses of Yerba Buena : Arthritis Head aches Tooth aches Mouth wash Relief of intestinal gas Stomach aches Indigestion Drink as tea for general

good health

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

28/32

PREPARATION

Wash the leaves and chop or cut in smallpieces

Measure 2 glasses of water and 1 glass

chopped leavesBoil under low fire for 15 mins. Without cover

Set aside to cool then strain

Body pain/ache: 1/3 glass 3x a day

Pounded fresh leaves can be applied directly onthe location of the pain

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

29/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

NIYUG-NIYOGAN English Name:Chinese honeysuckle, BurmaCreeper, LianeVermifuge, Rangoon

Scientific name:Quisqualis indica L.

Family:Combretaceae

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

30/32

HERBAL MEDICINES

DESCRIPTIONVine, up to 8 meters

high

Has red, rose andwhite flowers

Nuts (fruit) bearing

Seeds that taste likecoconut

Uses of Niyug-Niyogan Antihelminthic: Dried

seeds preferable fordeworming

Diarrhea and fever:Roasted seeds Skin diseases:

Pounded leavesexternally

Dysuria: Decoction ofboiled leaves

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

31/32

PREPARATION

Used only matured seeds, dried and newlycracked nut

Consume seeds 2 hours after meal

If the first dose has no effect, repeat the samedose after one week

8/4/2019 PC1 Herbal Medicine (1)

32/32

THANK YOU