Universidad de Zamboanga

School of Allied Medicine

Main Campus, Don Toribio Street Tetuan, Zamboanga City

10 HERBAL PLANTS APPROVED by DOH

1. Akapulko/Acapulco  Has antidiarrheal effect,

Scientific Name: Cassia alata antibacterial antiamebic
Common Name: Ringworm bush and antispasmodic activity.
Mode of Action: It has shown to have a
 It contains chrysophanic tranquilizing effect on
acid, a fungicide used to intestinal smooth muscle,
treat fungal infections, like; inhibit chemical processes
ringworms, scabies and found in diarrhea and aid
eczema. in the re-absorption of
water in the intestines.
Indication:
Indication:
 Treatment of skin disease
 Tinea infections, insect  Antiseptic and astringent
bites, ringworms, eczema,  Kills bacteria, fungi and
scabies and itchiness. amoeba
2. Ampalaya  Used to treat diarrhea
Scientific Name: Momordica charantia 4. Yerba Buena
Common Name: Bitter gourd Scientific Name: Mentha cordifelia
Mode of Action: Common Name: Peppermint
 It increases the production Indication:
of beta cells by the  Arthritis
pancreas, thus improving  Headaches
the body’s ability to  Toothaches
produce insulin, which  Mouthwash
controls the blood sugar  Relief of intestinal gas
for diabetics.  Stomach aches
 Indigestion
Indication:
5. Bawang
 Lowers blood sugar level Scientific Name: Allium sativum
3. Bayabas Common Name: Ajos
Scientific Name: Psidium guajava Mode of Action:
Common Name: Guyabas  It contains antibacterial
Mode of Action: compound known as
Allicin. Garlic juice inhibits
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virus thus prevents viral,
yeast and fungal 8. Ulasimang Bato
infections. Garlic was said Scientific Name: Peperomia pellucida
to have positive result in Common Name: Pansit-pansitan
lowering cholesterol and Indication:
blood pressure.  Lowers uric acid
 Helps prevent rheumatism
Indication:
and gout
 Helps lower bad 9. Sambong
cholesterol level Scientific Name: Blumea balsamifera
 Aids in lowering blood Common Name: Camphor
pressure Indication:
 Relieves toothache  Diuretic agent
 With anticoagulant  Effective in dissolving
properties kidney stones
6. Lagundi  Relieves stomach pains
Scientific Name: Vitex negundo 10. Tsaang Gubat
Common Name: five-leaved chaste tree Scientific Name: Carmona retusa
Indication: Common Name: Tsa
 Asthma, cough and fever Mode of Action:
 Skin diseases (dermatitis,  Has high fluoride content,
scabies, ulcer, eczema) it is used as a mouth
and wounds gargle for preventing tooth
 Headache decay
 Rheumatism, sprain,
Indication:
contusion and insect bites
7. Niyog-Niyogan  Stomach pains
Scientific Name: Quisqualis indica  Gastroenteritis
Common Name: Chinese honey suckle  Intestinal motility
Indication:  Dysentery
 Anti-helmenthic  Diarrhea
 Mouth gargle

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