health Flashcards
(22 cards)
is a form of a health fraud in the advertisement, promotion, or sale of products and services that have not been scientifically proven safe and effective. A quack, therefore, is an individual that has little or no professional qualifications to practice medicine.
quackery
A medicinal plant called ningworm bush or schrub” and “acapulco
akapulko (cassia alata)
This Philippine herbal medicine is used to treat tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema. scabies, and itchiness
akapulko
Common names include “bitter melon” or “bittergourd”
ampalaya(momordica charantia)
This Philippine herbal medicine has been found to be effective in the treatment of diabetes (mellitus), coughs, burns and scalds, and being studied for anti-cancer properties
ampalaya
Common name is garlic; bawang is a low herb, which only grows up to sixty centimeters high; leaves are flat and linear, with bulbs that consist of several tubers
Bawang (Allium sativum)
is a Philippine herbal medicine with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory. anti-cancer, and anti-hypertensive properties to treat Infection. It is also widely used to reduce cholesterol level in blood.
bawang
- Also called “guava”. This is a Philippine herbal medicine used as antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-plasmodial, and anti cough.
bayabas (Psidium guajava)
Known as “5-leaved haste tree”. Used in Philippine herbal medicine to treat cough, colds, and fever. It is also used as a relief for asthma and pharyngitis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and diarrhea.
Lagundi (Vitax negundo)
A vine known as “Chinese honey suckle. This Philippine herbal medicine is used to eliminate intestinal parasites.
Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.)
Also called “Ngai camphor or Blumea camphor”; strongly aromatic herb that grows tall and erect. It is a Philippine herbal medicine used to treat kidney stones, wounds, and cuts, rheumatism, diarrhea, spasms, colds, coughs, and hypertension.
Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)
Also called “Wild tea”.is a Philippine herbal medicine taken as tea to treat skin allergies including eczema, scabies, and itchiness of wounds in childbirth.
Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam)
can be found wild on lightly shaded and damp areas such as nooks, walls, yards, and even roofs. It is a Philippine herbal medicine known for being effective in treating arthritis and gout.
Ulasimang Bato/Pansit-pansitan ((Peperomia pellucida)
Commonly “Peppermint”. is used in Philippine herbal medicine as analgesic to relieve body aches and pain due to rheumatism and gout. It is also used to treat coughs, colds, a
Yerba BuenaIt (Clinopodium douglassi)
This guarantees survival, adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, education, and sanitation. With this right, consumers can look forward to the availability of basic and prime commodities at affordable prices and good quality.
right to basic needs
This guarantees to the consumer against the marketing of goods or the provision of services that are hazardous to health and life.
right to safety
This protects the consumers against dishonest or misleading advertising or labeling, and the right to be given the facts and information needed to make an informed choice. With this right, the right to be compensated for misrepresentation, shoddy goods, or unsatisfactory services are attained.
right to information
This gives the consumer the right to choose among various products at competitive prices with an assurance of satisfactory quality.
right to choose
This gives the consumer the right to express his/her interests in the making and execution of government policies.
right to representation
This gives the consumer the right to be compensated for misrepresentation, shoddy goods, or unsatisfactory services.
right to redress
This is the right to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be an informed consumer.
right to consumer education
This is the right to live and work in an environment that is neither threatening nor dangerous, and which permits a life of dignity and well-being.
right to a healthy environment
