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agundi (Vitex Negundo)

Prepare leaf decoction for use in sick and newly delivered patients. Skin Diseases (dermatitis, scabies, ulcer, eczema) and wounds 1.) Prepare a decoction of the leaves. 2.) Wash and clean the skin/wound with the decoction.

Uses and Preparation: For Asthma, Cough and Fever 1.) Boil chopped raw fruits or leaves in 2 glasses of water. 2.) Left for 15 minutes until the water left in only 1 glass 3.) Strain. DRIED LEAVES 4 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp FRESH LEAVES 6 tbsp 3 tbsp 1 tbsp

Adult 7-12 yrs 2-6 yrs

lasimang-Bato (Peperonia Pellucida)

Use: Lower Uric Acid (Rheumatism and Gout) Preparation: 1.) Wash the leaves well. 2.) One and a half cup leaves are boiled in two glassfuls of water over low fire. Do not cover pot. 3.) Cool and strain. 4.) Divide into three 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 parts and take as salad three times a day.

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 glass full of decoction 3x a day. Headache Crushed leaves may be applied on the forehead. Rheumatism, Sprain, Contusions, Insect bites Pound the leaves and apply on affected part. Aromatic bath for sick patients

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awang (Allium sativum)

Adult 7-12 yrs

DRIED LEAVES 6 tbsp

FRESH LEAVES 4 tbsp tbsp of adult dose

Divide decoction into two parts and drink one part every three hours. Rheumatism, Arthritis and Headache Crush the fresh leaves and squeeze sap. Massage sap on painful parts with eucalyptus. Cough and cold Get about 10 leaves and soak in a glass of hot water. Drink as tea. Acts as an expectorant. Swollen gums

Preparation: May be fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar for 30 minutes, or blanched in boiled water for 5 minutes. Take two pieces three times a day after meals. Caution: Take on a full stomach to prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers For Toothache: Pound a small piece and apply to affected part.

Steep 6 gm of fresh plant in a glass of boiling water for 30 minutes. Use solution as gargle. Toothache

erba Buena (Mentha cordifolia)

Uses and Preparation: Headache and stomach ache Boil chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes. Cool and strain.

Cut fresh and squeeze sap. Soak a piece to cotton in the sap and insert this in aching tooth cavity. Mouth should be rinsed by gargling salt solution before inserting the cotton. Menstrual and gas pain

Soak a handful of leaves in a glass of boiling water. Drink infusion. It induces menstrual flow and sweating. Nausea and fainting

times a day. Crush leaves and apply at nostrils of patients. Insect bites Crush leaves and apply juice on affected part or pound leaves until paste-like and rub this on affected part. Pruritis Boil plant alone or with eucalyptus in water. Use decoction as a wash on affected area.

saang Gubat (Carmona retusa)

Uses and Preparation: Diarrhea Boil the following amount of chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes or until the amount of water goes down to 1 glass. Cool and strain. DRIED LEAVES 10 tbsp 5 tbsp 2 tbsp FRESH LEAVES 12 tbsp 6 tbsp 3 tbsp

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mpalaya (Mamordica charantia)

Adult 7-12 yrs 2-6 yrs

Lower blood sugar levels Diabetes mellitus (Mild non-insulin dependent) Preparation: 1.) Gather and wash young leaves very well. 2.) Chop. 3.) Boil 6 tablespoons in two glassfuls of water for 15 minutes under low fire. Do not cover pot. 4.) Cool and strain. Take one third cup 3 times a day after meals. Notes: Young leaves may be blanched/steamed and eaten glassful 2

Divide decoction into 4 parts. Let patient drink 1 part every 3 hours. Stomachache Wash leaves and chop. Boil chopped leaves in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes. Cool and filter/strain and drink. DRIED LEAVES 2 tbsp 1 tbsp FRESH LEAVES 3 tbsp 1/2 tbsp

Adult 7-12 yrs

Boil chopped leaves in water for 15 minutes until one glassful remains. Cool and strain.

kapulko (Cassia alata L.)

Noted: Sambong is not a medicine for kidney infection.

Use: Anti-fungal (Tinea Flava, ringworm, athletes foot, and scabies) Preparation: Fresh matured leaves are pounded. Apply as soap to the affected part 1-2 times a day.

iyug-Niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.)

A vine which bears a tiny fruits and grows wild in backyards. The seeds must come from mature, dried, but newly opened fruits. Propagated through stem cuttings about 20 cm in height. Use and Preparation:

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ambong (Blumea balsamifera)

A plant reaches 1 to 3 meters in height with rough hairy leaves. Young plants around mother plants may be separated when they have three or more leaves.

As an anti-helminthic - used to expel worms ascariasis. The seeds are taken 2 hours after supper. If no worms are expelled, the dose may be repeated after one week. Adult 7-12 yrs 6-8 yrs 4-5 yrs 8-10 seeds 6-7 seeds 5-6 seeds 4-5 seeds

Anti-edema Diuretic Anti-urolithiasis. DRIED LEAVES 4 tbsp FRESH LEAVES 6 tbsp tbsp of adult dose

Caution: Not to be given to children below four years old.

Adult 7-12 yrs Preparation:

ayabas/Guava (Psidium Guajava L.)

Uses and Preparation: For washing wounds -may be used twice a day. For diarrhea - may be taken 3-4 twice a day. As gargle to relive toothache. Warm decoction is used for gargle. Freshly pounded leaves are used for toothache. Guava leaves are to be washed well and chopped. Boil for 15 minutes at low fire. Do not cover pot. Cool and strain before use.

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Submitted by: Maryelle Grace Joy M. Samson BSN II-I

Submitted to: Mrs. Divina Ocampo