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1. The document lists 10 herbal medicines approved by the Department of Health in the Philippines, including akapulko for treating ringworms, ampalaya for diabetes, and bawang for reducing cholesterol. 2. Other herbal medicines mentioned are bayabas which is used as an antiseptic for wounds, lagundi for coughs and asthma relief, and niyog-niyogan for eliminating intestinal worms. 3. Further herbal medicines discussed are sambong as a diuretic, tsaang gubat for intestinal motility and mouthwash, ulasimang bato for arthritis and gout, and yerba buena as an analgesic for

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1. The document lists 10 herbal medicines approved by the Department of Health in the Philippines, including akapulko for treating ringworms, ampalaya for diabetes, and bawang for reducing cholesterol. 2. Other herbal medicines mentioned are bayabas which is used as an antiseptic for wounds, lagundi for coughs and asthma relief, and niyog-niyogan for eliminating intestinal worms. 3. Further herbal medicines discussed are sambong as a diuretic, tsaang gubat for intestinal motility and mouthwash, ulasimang bato for arthritis and gout, and yerba buena as an analgesic for

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Ten (10) Herbal Medicines in the Philippines

Approved by the Department of Health (DOH)

1. Akapulko (Cassia alata) - also known as "bayabas-bayabasan" and "ringworm bush" in


English, this herbal medicine is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections.

2. Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) - known as "bitter gourd" or "bitter melon" in English, it


most known as a treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus), for the non-insulin dependent patients.

3. Bawang (Allium sativum) - popularly known as "garlic", it mainly reduces cholesterol in the
blood and hence, helps control blood pressure.

4. Bayabas (Psidium guajava) - "guava" in English. It is primarily used as an antiseptic, to


disinfect wounds. Also, it can be used as a mouth wash to treat tooth decay and gum infection.

5. Lagundi (Vitex negundo) - known in English as the "5-leaved chaste tree". It's main use is for
the relief of coughs and asthma.

6. Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.) - is a vine known as "Chinese honey suckle". It is


effective in the elimination of intestinal worms, particularly the Ascaris and Trichina. Only the
dried matured seeds are medicinal -crack and ingest the dried seeds two hours after eating (5 to 7
seeds for children & 8 to 10 seeds for adults). If one dose does not eliminate the worms, wait a
week before repeating the dose.

7. Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)- English name: Blumea camphora. A diuretic that helps in
the excretion of urinary stones. It can also be used as an edema.

8. Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.) - Prepared like tea, this herbal medicine is
effective in treating intestinal motility and also used as a mouth wash since the leaves of this
shrub has high fluoride content.

9. Ulasimang Bato | Pansit-Pansitan (Peperomia pellucida) - It is effective in fighting arthritis


and gout. The leaves can be eaten fresh (about a cupful) as salad or like tea. For the decoction,
boil a cup of clean chopped leaves in 2 cups of water. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain, let cool
and drink a cup after meals (3 times day).

10. Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) - commonly known as Peppermint, this vine is used
as an analgesic to relive body aches and pain. It can be taken internally as a decoction or
externally by pounding the leaves and applied directly on the afflicted area.

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