SANTALUBBY Flashcards
Anti-edema, diuretic, anti-urolithiasis
Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)
It is not a medicine for kidney infection
Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)
Anti-fungal: Tinea flava, ringworm, athlete’s foot, scabies
Akapulko (Cassia yalata L.)
Ringworm bush or schrub
Akapulko (Cassia yalata L.)
Anti-helmintic
Niyug-Niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.)
Not to be given to children below 4yrs old
Niyug-Niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.)
Diarrhea
Stomachache
Tsaang Gubat (Carmona retusa)
Lowers blood sugar level
Diabetes Mellitus (mild non-insulin dependent)
Ampalaya (Mamordica charantia)
Asthma, cough, fever
Dysentery, colds and pain in any part of the body as in influenza
Lagundi (Vitex negundo)
Lowers uric acid (rheumatism and gout)
Ulasimang-Bato (Peperonia pellucida; Pansit-pansitan)
Hypertension
Toothache
Bawang (Alllium sativum)
Take on a full stomach to prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers
Bawang (Allium sativum)
Washing wounds
Diarrhea
Used as gargle and for toothache
Bayabas (Psidium guajava L.)
Pain (headache, stomachache)
Rheumatism, arthritis, and headache
Cough and Colds
Swollen gums
Toothache
Menstrual and Gas pain
nausea and fainting
Insect bites
Pruritis
Yerba Buena (Mentha cordifelia)
Reminders on the use of herbal medicine
- Avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants
- In the preparation of herbal medicines, use a clay pot and remove cover while boiling at low heat
- Use only part of the plant being advocated
- Follow accurate dose of suggested preparation
- Use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or sickness
6.Stop giving the herbal medication in case untoward reaction such as allergy occurs
- If signs and symptoms are not relieved after 2-3 doses of herbal medication, consult a doctor
