Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION XI- DAVAO REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF MATI
Mati Central District
Mati City, Davao Oriental

Name: _____________________________________________ Score: _________

Learning Center: _____________________________Level: __________________
Learning Strand No: LS2-Scientific & Critical Thinking Skills

IDENTIFICATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS AND THEIR USES

(LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS)

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

MEDICINAL PLANTS AND THEIR USES

1. Yerba Buena: Scientific name - Clinopodium

douglasii and common name - peppermint. It can be
used for relieving pain and body aches.

2. Sambong: Scientific name - Blumea

balsamifera and common name - blumea
camphora. A diuretic herb for treating urine stones
and edema.

3. Tsaang Gubat Scientific name - Ehretia

microphylla Lam. It is used to treat stomach
cramps and other gastrointestinal problems.
Its leaves are rich source of fluoride and can
be used as mouthwash.

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4. Ulasimang Bato Scientific name - Peperomia
pellucida and common name - pansit-pansitan. Its
leaves are used to treat gout and arthritis.

5. Niyog-niyogan: Scientific name - Quisqualis

indica L. and common name - Chinese
honeysuckle. The matured seeds are effective for
getting rid of intestinal worms.

6. Lagundi: Scientific name - Vitex negundo and

common name - five-leaved chaste tree. It is
primarily used for cough and asthma.

7. Ampalaya: Scientific name - Momordica

charantia and common name - bitter gourd. It is
commonly used to boost immune system and for
treating cough, diabetes mellitus or Type1 diabetes.

8. Bayabas: Scientific name - Psidium guajava and

common name - guava. It is an effective plant for
disinfecting wounds and treating gum diseases.

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 9. Akapulko: Scientific name - Cassia alata and common name - ringworm bush. It
is used for treatment of ringworm and other skin disorders.

10. Malunggay leaves: Scientific name - Moringa

oelifera. Malunggay leaves was once considered a
"poor man's vegetable" but now it is known as a
"miracle tree" or "nature's medicine cabinet" by
scientists and health care workers from around
the world because it is loaded with vitamins and
minerals that can be an effective remedy against
many kinds of ailments

II. LEARNING COMPETENCY

Identify plants with medicinal value growing in the community and their
uses in treating certain ailments- LS2SC-AS-PSB BL/LE/AE/LS/AS 16.1

III. EXCERCISES

ACTIVITY 1.

A. Directions: Identify medicinal plants found in your backyard

garden and write its uses or diseases this plant can cure.

Name of Medicinal Plants Uses or Diseases it can be

cured.
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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ACTIVITY 2

B. Directions: Write the scientific name of each plant.

Name of Medicinal Plants Scientific Name

1. Malunggay Leaves

2. Bayabas

3. Lagundi

4. Niyog-niyogan

5. Akapulko

6. Sambong

7. Yerba Buena

8. Ampalaya

9. Ulasimang Bato

10. Tsaang Gubat

ACTIVITY 3

Direction: Identify the medicinal plants being described in each

item. Write your answer on the blank provided before the number.

______________________1. It is used for treatment of ringworm and other

skin

diseases.

______________________2. It is primarily used for cough and asthma.

______________________3. A diuretic herb for treating urine stones and

edema.

______________________4. It can be used for relieving pain and body aches.

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______________________5. It is commonly used to boost immune system and
for

treating cough, diabetes mellitus or Type1

diabetes.

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Learner’s Signature Learning Facilitator’s
Signature
Date: ______________

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