DOH Approved medicinal plants

Question 1

Bayas-bayabasan, ringworm bush

Answer 1

Akapulko

Question 2

Scientific name of Akapulko

Answer 2

Cassia alata L.

Question 3

Uses of akapulko

Answer 3

ringworms, insect bites, eczema, itchiness, scabies

Question 4

Bitter gourd, bitter melon, used for treatment of diabetes, hemorrhoids, coughs, burns, and scalds

Answer 4

Ampalaya

Question 5

Uses of ampalaya

Answer 5

treatment of diabetes, hemorrhoids, coughs, burns, and scalds

Question 6

scientific name of ampalaya

Answer 6

Momordica charantia L.

Question 7

garlic, used to reduce cholesterol, helps control blood pressure, boosts immune system

Answer 7

bawang

Question 8

scientific name of bawang

Answer 8

Allium sativum L.

Question 9

uses of bawang

Answer 9

reduces cholesterol, helps control blood pressure, boosts immune system

Question 10

guava, used as an antiseptic, disinfect wounds, as mouth wash, for tooth decay and gum infection

Answer 10

bayabas

Question 11

scientific name of guava

Answer 11

Psidium guajava L.

Question 12

scientific name of Lagundi

Answer 12

Vitex negundo L.

Question 13

it is a 5-leaved chaste tree. Uses: relief of coughs, colds, fever

Answer 13

Lagundi

Question 14

scientific name of Niyog-niyogan

Answer 14

Quisqualis indica L.

Question 15

Chinese honey suckle

Answer 15

Elimination of intestinal worms (Ascaris and Trichina), ulcers, diarrhea, fever, painful urination

Question 16

scientific name of Sambong

Answer 16

Bluemea balsamifera L.

Question 17

Blumea camphor. Used to treat kidney stones, wounds, cuts, rheumatism, colds, coughs, anti-diarrhea, diuretic treatment for hypertension, regulates uric acid

Answer 17

Sambong

Question 18

scientific name of Tsaang gubat

Answer 18

Ehretia microphylla Lam

Question 19

Wild tea. it is prepared like tea. Used for skin allergies like eczema, scabies, an itchiness in childbirth, mouth wash

Answer 19

Tsaang gubat

Question 20

scientific name of ulasimang bato

Answer 20

Peperomia pellucida L. Kunth

Question 21

Pansit-pansitan, can be eaten fresh as salad or tea, for arthritis and gout

Answer 21

ulasimang bato

Question 22

scientific name of yerba buena

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Clinopodium douglasii (Benth.)

Question 23

Peppermint. Used as an analgesic, pain reliever for body aches, stomach ache, and toothache

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Yerba Buena

Question 24

scientific name of luyang dilaw

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Curcuma longa L.

Question 25

Turmeric. Natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, reduction of high blood sugar, strengthening the immune system, and cancer prevention

Answer 25

Luyang dilaw

Question 26

scientific name of malunggay

Answer 26

Moringa oleifera Lam

Question 27

Moringa. used for lactating women, improving cardiac and circulatory function, having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-epileptic

Answer 27

malunggay

Question 28

scientific name of luya

Answer 28

Zingiber officinale Bosc.

Question 29

Ginger. Used for antyhypertensive, cholesterol lowering, cancer preventive properties

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luya

Question 30

scientific name of mangosteen

Answer 30

Garcinia mangostana L.

Question 31

Mangostin. regulates blood pressure and heart rate, anti-diabetic

Answer 31

mangosteen

Question 32

scientific name of bignay

Answer 32

Antidesma bunius Spreng.

Question 33

anti-aging, supports cardiovascular health, improves metabolism

Answer 33

bignay

Question 34

scientific name of oregano

Answer 34

Origanum vulgare L.

Question 35

Philippine Oregano. for skin whitening, menstrual and urinary tract disorders, dandruff

Answer 35

Oregano

Question 36

scientific name of lemon grass

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Cymbopogon citratus (DC. ex Nees) Stapf.

Question 37

constipation, bloating, indigestion

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lemongrass

Question 38

scientific name of sili

Answer 38

Capsicum fructescens L.

Question 39

Siling labuyo. Chronic pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 39

Sili

Question 40

scientific name of black mulberry

Answer 40

Morus nigra L.

Question 41

blackberry. combating cancer, decreases stroke risk

Answer 41

black mulberry

Question 42

scientific name of tawa-tawa

Answer 42

Euphorbia hirta L.

Question 43

Gatas-gatas. Lowers blood pressure, can boost platelet production, skin problems

Answer 43

Tawa-tawa