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    This document summarizes information on several medicinal plants - aloe vera, guava, sambong, and oregano. It provides basic information about each plant, lists their potential health benefits and conditions they can treat. The health benefits included improved digestion, antioxidant properties, wound healing, lowered blood sugar, and more. Conditions treated ranged from fever, cough, and pain to diabetes, burns, and inflammation. References are provided under each plant summary.

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    This document summarizes information on several medicinal plants - aloe vera, guava, sambong, and oregano. It provides basic information about each plant, lists their potential health benefits and conditions they can treat. The health benefits included improved digestion, antioxidant properties, wound healing, lowered blood sugar, and more. Conditions treated ranged from fever, cough, and pain to diabetes, burns, and inflammation. References are provided under each plant summary.

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    Medicinal

    Plants in the
    Community
    Lim, James Matthew M.
    10-A MAPEH (Health)

    “For every disease, God has a plant for it!”


    - Dr. Erna C. Arollado

    Plants are one of the most important natural sources of


    novel pharmacologically active compounds by the
    pharmaceutical industry. Since time immemorial, the use
    of plant-derived products embodies a major aspect of
    traditional medicine and contributes to worldwide
    healthcare.

    James.Lim.Pharmaceutical.com
    Aloe
    Vera
    Medicinal Plant

    Basic Info.
    Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. It is
    widely distributed and is considered an invasive species in many
    world regions. An evergreen perennial, it originates from the
    Arabian Peninsula but grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical, and
    arid climates around the world.

    Health
    Benefits
    This lists eight potential health benefits of aloe vera.

    It contains healthful It helps treat canker sores. ...


    plant compounds. ... It reduces constipation. ...
    It has antioxidant and It may improve skin and
    antibacterial properties. ... prevent wrinkles. ...
    It accelerates wound It lowers blood sugar levels.
    healing. ...
    It reduces dental plaque. ...

    Conditions
    Treated
    The bioactive compounds from Aloe vera are claimed to be
    very effective in the treatment of various ailments:

    burns acid indigestion dysentery


    allergic reactions ulcers diarrhea
    rheumatoid arthritis diabetes piles and
    rheumatic fever skin diseases inflammatory
    conditions of the
    digestive system

    References:
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318591
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/
    Bayabas
    Medicinal Plant

    Basic Info.
    Guava leaves have anti-inflammatory action and antibacterial ability
    that fights infections and kill germs and people consuming guava
    leaves at home will help curb toothaches. The juice from the guava
    leaves is also said to provide relief from swollen gums and oral
    ulcers.

    Health
    Benefits
    8 Health Benefits of Guava Fruit and Leaves:

    May Help Lower May Have an Anticancer


    Blood Sugar Levels. ... Effect. ...
    May Boost Heart May Help Boost Your
    Health. ... Immunity. ...
    May Help Relieve Painfully Eating Guavas May Be
    Symptoms of Good for Your Skin.
    Menstruation. ...
    May Benefit Your
    Digestive System. ...

    Conditions
    Treated

    People use guava leaves and the fruit:

    stomach and intestinal conditions


    pain
    diabetes
    wound healing
    blood pressure

    References:
    https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-benefits-of-
    guavas#TOC_TITLE_HDR_10
    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono
    Sambong

    Medicinal Plant

    Basic Info.
    Blumea balsamifera is a flowering plant
    belonging to the genus Blumea of the family
    Asteraceae. It is also known as Ngai camphor
    and sambong.

    Health
    Benefits

    Sambong displays a variety of biological activities such


    as:

    antitumor antimicrobial platelet


    hepatoprotective anti-inflammatory aggregation
    antioxidant anti-melanogenic wound healing
    anti-obesity
    properties.

    Conditions
    Treated

    Sambong is an aromatic shrub long used in


    Philippine traditional medicine as a treatment for:

    fever boils
    cough abdominal pain,
    headache and gaseous distention.

    References:
    https://www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph/heartnovation/sambong-tablet-herbal-
    drug-formulation-for-kidney-stones/
    https://www.herbanext.com/medicinal-herbs/blumea-camphor-sambong
    Oregano
    Medicinal Plant

    Basic Info.
    Oregano is a species of flowering plant in the mint
    family Lamiaceae. It was native to the Mediterranean
    region, but widely naturalized elsewhere in the
    temperate Northern Hemisphere.

    Health
    Benefits

    PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF OREGANO:

    Rich in Antioxidants Promotes digestive Health


    Fight against Bacteria Cures Respiratory problems
    Anti-Cancer Properties Could decrease
    Regulates Diabetes Inflammation
    May help reduce
    Viral Infection

    Conditions
    Treated

    People around the Mediterranean region have used


    oregano for centuries in herbal medicine to treat
    many ailments, including:

    skins sores. diarrhea.


    aching muscles. indigestion.
    asthma. colds.
    cramping. to boost overall health

    References:
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266259
    https://www.moolihai.com/benefits-of-oregano/

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