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Herbal Cures and their Scientific Name:
BANABA
Banaba (scientific name: Lagerstroenii speciosa) is commonly
known as banaba in Tagalog and other dialects. Banaba tree
grows from 4-15 m high, characteristically shedding off its
leaves once a year. It can b identified easily through its
flowers, whit are lilac purple and have petals with wavy
margins. The parts which have medicinal uses are leaves,
fruits, roots and bark. The following are its uses and
applications:
For treatment of diabetes, edema or to ease urination - Dry
for a week 28 old leaves, 11 ripe fruits, 50 of young leaves.
Boil any of the above in 1 cup of water for 45 minutes until
it is reduced to 1/5 cup. Redilute the tea to 1 cup and divide
this into 3 parts to be taken 1 hour before meals
For fever - Place 1 teaspoon of the bark powder in 1 cup
boiling water (infusion), cover for 10-15 minutes and drink.
For jaundice, edema, dizziness,- Boil 10 pieces of roots, 6.5
cm long and 2.5. cm wide per piece, in 10 cups of water for
one hour and drink.
KATAKATAKA
Katakataka (scientific name: Kalanchoe pinnaia) is an erect
juicy herb reaching more than a meter high. In other dialects,
it is known as maritana, lapak-lapak and in English, life
plant. It is' abundant in thicket and open places, and is also
cultivated for or ornamental purposes. The plant flowers for
December to March.
For medicinal purpose, the entire plant may be collected the
whole year round. The parts are chiefly used fresh. And for a
very important reminder, preparations from katakataka should
not be taken internally.
For sprains, eczema, infections, burn and headaches, just
pound fresh material and apply as poultice on afflicted areas.
Katakataka can be identified through it leaves. They are
simple, thick and juicy, with scalloped margins; roots and
baby plants may arise from these margins. The flowers o
katakataka are hanging downward, reddish or purplish. The
fruits are dry, several seeded, opening on one side of the
pod.
LUYA
Luya (scientific name: Zingiber of ficicle) is an erect plant
growing from thickened, fleshy, very aromatic underground
stems (rhizome). It is known in Tagalog and Hiligaynon as luya;
in Ilocano, laya or baseng and in English, ginger. The plant
is widely cultivated throughout the Philippines.
For medical purposes, the parts utilized are the rhizome. The
following are the uses and applications:
As a stimulant and to relieve gas pain. Boil the rhizome about
2 inches long in 2 cups water 15-20 minutes to make a pale,
golden colored tea called tahu or salabat.. Flavor with a
little sugar.This dose lasts for a day's need.
As an antirheumatic the pounded rhizome alone or mixed with
oil is applied externally to rheumatic parts.
As an antiseptic, Prepare a, tincture consisting of dried
pounded rhizome (2 inches long) mixed with oil and leave
preparation for a week. Apply to cuts and wounds
CACTUS
The lowly nopal cactus, which grows wild in nearly all of
Mexico and is even pictured on the national flag; can have a
wide variety of medical benefits. Researchers say the cactus
can help dieters as well as those suffering from diabetes and
high cholesterol levels.
Mexican scientists recently discovered that the juice of the
nopal cactus may help alleviate a wide variety of illnesses
and conditions. This was also the belief of pre-Hispanic
Indians who once lived in the area.
The nopal, native to Mexico and southwestern United States,
can grow up to 6 feet tall. It bears a fruit called the
prickly pear or "tuna" in Spanish.
HERBA BUENA
Barrio folk use the leaves of herba buena o cure common
ailments like cough, asthma, stomach pain, fever, toothache,
insect bite, dizziness, headache, and arthritis. Recent
pharmacological analysis revealed that the extracts from the
leaves have analgesic and anti-pyretic activity.
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Influenza, Gum Diseases and Typhoid Fever
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