(Finals) IntegMed Halamang Gamot

Question 1

What is the common name of Blumea balsamifera?

Answer 1

Sambong

Also known as kaliban

Question 2

What is the DOH-endorsed use of sambong?

Answer 2

Used as diuretic; helps in the excretion of urinary stones and reduction of edema

Question 3

What parts of sambong are used?

Answer 3

Leaves

Question 4

How should sambong leaves be divided for kidney stone treatment?

Answer 4

Divide into three portions (one portion three times a day)

Question 5

What is the common name of Cassia alata?

Answer 5

Akapulko

Also known as ringworm bush or bayabas - bayabasan

Question 6

What is the active constituent of akapulko?

Answer 6

Chrysophanic acid

Question 7

What is the DOH-endorsed use of akapulko?

Answer 7

Treatment of ringworm and other fungal skin infections

Question 8

What parts of akapulko are used?

Answer 8

Leaves, seeds, and flowers

Question 9

What is the common name of Quisqualis indica?

Answer 9

Niyog-Niyogan

Also known as Chinese honeysuckle or Rangoon creeper

Question 10

What is the DOH-endorsed use of niyog-niyogan?

Answer 10

Used in elimination of intestinal worms

Question 11

What parts of niyog-niyogan are used?

Answer 11

Leaves, seeds, roots

Question 12

What is the common name of Carmona retusa?

Answer 12

Tsaang gubat

Also known as Tsa or Taglokot

Question 13

What is the DOH-endorsed use of tsaang gubat?

Answer 13

Used in the treatment of intestinal motility disorder and as mouthwash

Question 14

What parts of tsaang gubat are used?

Answer 14

Leaves

Question 15

What is the common name of Momordica charantia?

Answer 15

Ampalaya

Also known as Bitter gourd or Balsam apple/pear

Question 16

What is the DOH-endorsed use of ampalaya?

Answer 16

Treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Question 17

What parts of ampalaya are used?

Answer 17

Leaves

Question 18

What is the common name of Vitex negundo?

Answer 18

Lagundi

Also known as 5-Leaves Chaste Tree

Question 19

What is the DOH-endorsed use of lagundi?

Answer 19

Used in the treatment of fever, asthma, and cough

Question 20

What parts of lagundi are used?

Answer 20

Leaves, seeds, bark and roots

Question 21

What is the common name of Peperomia pellucida?

Answer 21

Ulasimang Bato

Also known as Pansit-pansitan

Question 22

What is the DOH-endorsed use of ulasimang bato?

Answer 22

Anti-arthritis and anti-gout

Question 23

What parts of ulasimang bato are used?

Answer 23

Leaves and stem

Question 24

What is the common name of Allium sativum?

Answer 24

Bawang

Also known as Garlic

Question 25

What is the DOH-endorsed use of bawang?

Answer 25

Reduce blood cholesterol and control high blood pressure

Question 26

What parts of bawang are used?

Answer 26

Leaves, bulbs, and cloves

Question 27

What is the common name of Psidium guajava?

Answer 27

Bayabas ## Footnote Also known as Guava

Question 28

What is the DOH-endorsed use of bayabas?

Answer 28

Used as antiseptic/cleaning agent and mouthwash

Question 29

What parts of bayabas are used?

Answer 29

Leaves and fruit

Question 30

What is the common name of Mentha cordifolia?

Answer 30

Yerba buena ## Footnote Also known as Mint

Question 31

What is the DOH-endorsed use of yerba buena?

Answer 31

Analgesic to relieve body aches and pain

Question 32

What parts of yerba buena are used?

Answer 32

Leaves and stem

Question 33

True or False: The leaves of ampalaya are used for preparing salad.

Answer 33

False ## Footnote The sprout is used, not the mature leaves.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The legal basis for traditional medicine in the Philippines is the _______.

Answer 34

TAMA (Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997)