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Lagundi- This grows anywhere in the country
and is used as cure for headache, fever, cough, wound and
ulcer. Doctors
administering drug preparations out of
lagundi reported that the prescribed dosage for fever of
viral origin as 75 percent efficacy since it contains
elements that inhibit the growth of influenza egg virus.
Yerba buena - It is widely used as a
therapeutic drug. It is said to cure fever, indigestion,
influenza, headache, cough, measles, beri-beri edema,
vomiting, asthma, etc. The leaves are pounded and formed
into a decoction for use internally or externally.
Guava - It is not
only useful as fruit tree but also as medicine long used by
o forefathers. Its leaves are used as aroma bath, for
treatment of diarrhea, toothache and vaginal wash. Its unripe
fruit is also us .along with leaves for ulcers. Doctors say
it 90-100 percent effective for diarrhea a colic. Studies at
the Philippine General Hospital show that a decoction of guava
leaves is effective for pyorrhea, dent abscess, etc.
when it used as mouthwash.
Tsaanggubat -
Doctors took interest in the use of tsaang-gubat
after writer-columnist Mario Chanco related how he survived
about, with dysentery during the Japanese occupation by using
a decoction of the plant. Tests inducted by the
doctors proved 80-100 percent efficacy of tsaang-gubat as
antidiarrhead anticolic remedy.
Niyog-niyogan - The dried fruit of -niyogan
is. traditionally used for treatment of intestinal worms,
particularly ascaris tricihina. The fruits are. simply
chewed r meal. Doctors prescribe a dose of 8-10 Its
for adults and 4-7 nuts for children as anti hermitic
treatment for ascaris.
Ipil-ipil -
The powdered seed of ipil-ipil has been found to be
effective against pinworms
Akapulko - The juice from crushed leaves of akapulko is used for treatment of ringworm and other fungus infections of the skin. The powdered leaves are rubbed over the affected area 2-3 times a day until the infection is removed
Sambong - The leaves are used for arthritis,
rheumatism, chest pain, cough, gas "pain, and headache. The
leaves are pounded or crushed and mixed with coconut oil. It
is good for edema caused by heart or kidney disorder and
promotes the loss of water and sodium from the body that is
why it is called a diuretic
Herbal Medications:
| Crush or chop young leaves and
extract juice |
Apply the juice on the skin
until the itchiness is relieved.
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| 2.
Kalatsutsi sap - from leaves and
trunk |
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Extract the sap or juice from the leaves and trunk mix with
coconut oil |
Rub the mixture on the affected skin 2 times a day
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| Crush young leaves |
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Rub the crushed leaves on the affected area until relieved
from itchiness |
SORE THROAT
Herbal Medications:
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1. Luya or ginger lozenges |
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Wash and peel a small piece of ginger |
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Chew slowly for a few minutes. Swallow the juice or
keep a small piece in the mouth, chewing it little
by little |
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Wash the leaf and cut in 1/2 inch sizes |
Keep in the mouth all day, swallowing the juice.
Take another piece when there is no more juice
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Wash one piece and peel |
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Keep in the mouth for sometime |
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Chewing it slow.
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Swallow juice. |
SPRAINED ANKLE
OR WRIST
Herbal Medications:
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1.
Sabila leaves poultice |
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Pound 2 to 3 fresh leaves |
Apply directly or poultice on the ankle
or wrist for 30 minutes 3 times a day.
Use bandage to hold poultice in place
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2.
Kamantique stems and leaves poultice |
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Pound 2 stems
with leaves |
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Apply directly as
poultice for 30 minutes 3 times a
day |
Use bandage to
hold poultice in place
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3.
Kakawate leaves poultice |
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Crush 10 leaves |
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Apply directly as poultice for
30 minutes, 3 times a day |
Use bandage to hold the poultice
in place
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4.
Mayana leaves poultice |
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Crush 10 leaves |
Apply directly or poultice
for -10 minutes, 3 times a
day
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5.
Kataka-taka leaves
poultice |
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Kataka-taka leaves
poultice |
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Apply directly as
poultice for 30 minutes
3 times a day |
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