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Herbal medicine- PHC

The document discusses 10 indigenous herbal plants that are advocated for use in traditional Philippine medicine according to the Department of Health, including their scientific names, uses, and preparation methods. Some of the plants discussed are Blumea balsamefera for edema and diarrhea, Cassia alata for fungal infections, Quisqualis indica as an antihelmintic, and Carmona retusa for stomachaches. Preparation methods include boiling or soaking leaves or other plant parts to make decoctions, infusions, or extracts for drinking or external application.

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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