10 Halamang Gamot

DOH-approved medicinal plants

1. AKAPULKO (Cassia alata) 6. NIYOG-NIYOGAN (Quisqualis indica
L.)
Other names: ringworm bush,
Other names: Chinese honey suckle
bayabas-bayabasan
Use: eliminate intestinal worms
Use: treatment of ringworms and
(Ascaris and Trichina)
skin fungal infections

7. SAMBONG (Blumea balsamifera)

2. AMPALAYA (Momordica charantia)
Other names: Blumea camphora
Other names: bitter gourd, bitter
Use: diuretic; helps in excretion of
melon
kidney stones
Use: treatment of diabetes

8. TSAANG GUBAT (Carmona retusa)

3. BAWANG (Allium sativum)
Other names: Fukien tea tree, Wild tea,
Other names: garlic
Scorpion Bush
Use: reduces cholesterol, control
Use: tx of intestinal motility
blood pressure
- mouthwash (high F content)

4. BAYABAS (Psidium guajava)

9. ULASIMANG BATO (Peperomia
Other names: guava
pellucida)
Use: antiseptic, disinfects wounds
Other names: pansit-pansitan,
- can also be used as tx of tooth decay/gum
Pepper elder, Shiny bush
infxn
Use: tx of arthritis and gout

5. LAGUNDI (Vitex negundo)

10. YERBA BUENA (Mentha arvensis)
Other names: 5-leaved chaste tree
Other names: Peppermint
Use: relief of cough and asthma
Use: relieve body aches and pain