10 halamang gamot

Question 1

DOH secretary

Answer 1

juam m flavier

Question 2

This program aims to promote an effective and safe use of traditional medicine

Answer 2

Traditional Medicine Program

Question 3

when was Traditional Medicine Program launched

Answer 3

1992

Question 4

what law is Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act

Answer 4

ra 8423

Question 5

who signed into the law ra 8423

Answer 5

president fidel v ramos

Question 6

tasked to promote and advocates the use of traditional and alternative health care modalities through scientific research and product development

Answer 6

Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)

Question 7

scientific name of akapulko

Answer 7

cassia alata

Question 8

scientific name of ampalaya

Answer 8

momordica charantia

Question 9

scientific name of bawang

Answer 9

allium sativum

Question 10

scientific name of bayabas

Answer 10

psidium guajava

Question 11

scientific name of lagundi

Answer 11

vitex negundo

Question 12

scientific name of sambong

Answer 12

blumea balsamifera

Question 13

scientific name of niyog-niyogan

Answer 13

quisaqualis indica l.

Question 14

scientific name of tsaang gubat

Answer 14

ehretia microphylla lam.

Question 15

scientific name of ulasimang bato

Answer 15

peperomia pellucida

Question 16

scientific name of yerba buena

Answer 16

mentha arvensis

Question 17

types of herbal medecine

Answer 17

• herbal teas
• herbal tinctures
• fluid extracts
• herbal poultices
• powdered herbs and tablets
• essential oils
• herbal creams and ointments
• herbal supplements

Question 18

medicine is used to treat tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and itchiness.

Answer 18

akapulko

Question 19

has been found to be effective in the treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus), hemorrhoids, coughs, burns and scalds, and being studied for anti-cancer properties

Answer 19

ampalaya

Question 20

used to treat infection with antibacterial, antiinflammatory, anti- cancer and anti-hypertensive properties. It is widely used to reduce cholesterol level in blood.

Answer 20

bawang

Question 21

used as antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti- spasmodic, antioxidant hepatoprotective, anti-allergy, antimicrobial, anti-plasmodial, anti-cough, antidiabetic, and antigenotoxic in folkloric medicine.

Answer 21

bayabas

Question 22

used to treat cough, colds and fever. It is also used as a relief for asthma & pharyngitis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and diarrhea.

Answer 22

lagundi

Question 23

used to eliminate intestinal parasites.

Answer 23

niyog-niyogan

Question 24

used to treat kidney stones, wounds and cuts, rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti spasms, colds and coughs and hypertension

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sambong

Question 25

taken as tea to treat skin allergies including eczema, scabies and itchiness wounds in child birth

Answer 25

tsaang gubat

Question 26

known for its effectivity in treating arthritis and gout.

Answer 26

ulasimang bato

Question 27

used as analgesic to relive body aches and pain due to rheumatism and gout. It is also used to treat coughs, colds and insect bites

Answer 27

yerba buena

Question 28

two methods of making herbal teas

Answer 28

infusion and decoction

Question 29

steeping lighter parts of the plant (leaves, flowers, light stems) in boiled water for several minute

Answer 29

infusion

Question 30

boiling tougher parts, such as roots or bark for a longer period of time

Answer 30

decoction

Question 31

how to prepare herbal teas

Answer 31

Prepare 1 teaspoon of dried herb for every 1 cup of water. Let it steep in boiling water for 10 to 20 minutes. Strain the herbs out and drink 3 to 4 times a day.

Question 32

Extraction of volatile liquid plant materials and other aromatic compounds from plants

Answer 32

essential oil

Question 33

tend to be commercial products in tablet or capsule form manufactured and marketed by the health food industry for sale in retail outlets to the general public

Answer 33

herbal supplement

Question 34

Herbal supplements are often standardized to contain stated levels of active ________

Answer 34

phytochemicals

Question 35

usually is mixed with beeswax (or something similar) to make it more applicable to outside the body, such as on a cut or scrape.

Answer 35

herbal creams/ointment

Question 36

Herbs that are dried and (sometimes) certain parts are separated out then diced to powder fine consistency.

Answer 36

powdered herbs and tablets

Question 37

a solid, vegetable fat based mixture used externally. They have the shortest life span of any herbal remedy and must be made fresh for every use.

Answer 37

herbal poultices

Question 38

are stronger than herbal tinctures, and can be made with alcohol or glycerin.

Answer 38

fluid extracts

Question 39

Steeping a medicinal plant in alcohol extracts the alcohol-soluble principles into a liquid form that can be stored for long periods

Answer 39

herbal tinctures