10 Herbal Medicines Approved by DOH

Question 1

Sambong

Uses: Anti-edema, diuretic, anti-urolithiasis

Answer 1

Blumea balsamifera

Question 2

Akapulko

CN: Ringworm Bush
Uses: Anti-fungal, tinea flava, ringworm, athlete’s foot and scabies

Answer 2

Cassia alata

Question 3

Niyog-Niyogan

CN: Chinese Honeysuckle
Uses: Anthelmintic (used to expel parasitic worms)

Answer 3

Quisqualis indica L.

Question 4

Tsaang Gubat

CN: Forest/Wild Tea
Uses: Diarrhea, stomach ache

Answer 4

Carmona retusa

Question 5

Ampalaya

CN: Bitter Gourd
Uses: Lowers blood sugar level

Answer 5

Momordica charantia

Question 6

Lagundi

CN: 5-Leaved Chaste Tree
Uses: Asthma and cough, fever, colds and pain, etc.

Answer 6

Vitex Negundo

Question 7

Ulasimang Bato

CN: Silver/Shiny Bush
Uses: Lowers uric acid

Answer 7

Peperomia pellucida

Question 8

Bawang

CN: Garlic
Uses: Toothache, lowers blood cholesterol levels

Answer 8

Allium sativum

Question 9

Bayabas

CN: Guava
Uses: Washing wounds, toothache, and diarrhea

Answer 9

Psidium guajava

Question 10

Yerba Buena

CN: Peppermint
Uses: Cough and cold, swollen gums and toothache, menstrual, etc.

Answer 10

Mentha cordifolia