HEALTH

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 HERBAL
MEDICINE
 Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicines are plants or plant parts that are
used to provide therapeutic effects. They may be
consumed, processed, or simply applied externally. In
the Philippines, there are ten herbal medicines
approved by the Department of Health (DOH).
 01
Acapulco
 Acapulco is a shrub easily found all over the
Philippines. This is because the said plant thrives in
tropical climate.

Medical/ Health Benefits: For the treatment of

eczema, insect bites, ring
worms, allergic reactions
 02
Bitter gourd/
Ampalaya
 Bitter gourd better known locally as ampalaya, is
well known as a vegetable in the Philippines. It is a vine
and its fruit is usually the first vegetable that comes to
mind when the adjective “bitter” is mentioned.

Medical/ Health Benefits: For the treatment of liver

problems, pancreas diseases,
blood sugar, cough, cold,
stomach ache
 03
Garlic/
Bawang
 Garlic is a popular vegetable spice in Filipino
dishes. It is used for fried rice, sautéing food, marinating
meat, and others. It gives added umami flavor to each
dish which Filipinos love. There is, however, more to
garlic than being a taste enhancer. It has medical values as
well.

Medical/ Health Benefits: antioxidant that reduces risks

of cancer, lower cholesterol,
improves blood circulation, and
l lowers blood pressure
 04
Guava/
Bayabas
 Guava is a green fleshy fruit in the Philippines. The
famous story of Juan Tamad is located under a guava tree.
There was even once a myth about the guava that
involved a character named Bay from the Abas family,
thus the fruits name in Filipino.

Medical/ Health Benefits: Used as antiseptic and to

strengthen the immune system.
 05
Five-Leaved
Chaste Tree/
Lagundi
 Five-Leaved Chaste Tree or simply Lagundi is
currently gaining popularity as an herbal medicine in the
country. You may be familiar with several food
supplements in the Philippines. It is also the go-to herbal
medicine of singers and other professionals who need to
take good care of their voice.

Medical/ Health Benefits: For the treatment of cough,

cold, flu, throat problems and
irritation, asthma
 06
Chinese
Honeysuckle/
Niyog-
niyogan
 Chinese Honeysuckle or Niyog-niyogan is a fruit-
bearing vine. It is said to be called niyog-niyogan because
its taste is similar to coconut or niyog. This plant is also
said to be endemic in the Philippines.

Medical/ Health Benefits: For the treatment of intestinal

worms, digestive problems,
boils and headache.
 07
Blumea
Balsamifera/
Sambong
 Blumea Balsamifera is from Thai and Chinese
origin. In the Philippines, it is called sambong. Because
of its proven therapeutic effect, commercial companies
have developed oral medication with sambong as the
main ingredient.

Medical/ Health Benefits: For the treatment of excess

water retention, detoxification, high blood pressure, pre-
menstrual syndrome (PMS), Stomach Pain
 08
Wild Tea/
Tsaang
Gubat
 Wild Tea or Tsaang Gubat is named as such
because it can easily grow in the wild with minimal
maintenance. In the olden times, it was used primarily as
antiseptic for wounds especially by women who have just
undergone childbirth.

Medical/ Health Benefits: Cures or protects against

dysentery, external
inflammations, diabetes,
wounds
 09
Pansit-
Pansitan/
Clear Weed
 Pansit-Pansitan , also known as clear weed, silver
bush, shiny bush, it is a fleshy edible herb that grows in
the wild especially in damp and dark areas.

Medical/ Health Benefits: For the treatment of boils,

wounds, skin inflammation, arthritis, headache
 10
Peppermint
 Peppermint or simply Mint is more well-known as
an added spice of flavoring.

Medical/ Health Benefits: For the treatment of cold,

cough, flu, nausea, vomiting,
rhinitis, halitosis, pain reliever.
 ACTIVITY 1

Identify the following Herbal Medicines

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are plants or plant parts that
are used to provide therapeutic
effects. They may be
consumed, processed, or
simply applied externally.
12
is more well-known as an
added spice of flavoring.
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is well known as a vegetable in
the Philippines. It is a vine and
its fruit is usually the first
vegetable that comes to mind
when the adjective “bitter” is
mentioned.
14
It is also the go-to herbal
medicine of singers and other
professionals who need to take
good care of their voice
15
is a green fleshy fruit in the
Philippines. It is used as
antiseptic and to strengthen
the immune system.
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it is a fleshy edible herb that
grows in the wild especially in
damp and dark areas.
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For the treatment of excess
water retention, detoxification,
high blood pressure, pre-
menstrual syndrome (PMS),
Stomach Pain.
 is a popular vegetable spice in
18 Filipino dishes. It is used for
fried rice, sautéing food,
marinating meat, and others. It
contains antioxidant that
reduces risks of cancer, lower
cholesterol, improves blood
circulation, and lowers blood
pressure
19 It can easily grow in the wild
with minimal maintenance. In
the olden times, it was used
primarily as antiseptic for
wounds especially by women
who have just undergone
childbirth.
20 Is a shrub easily found all over
the Philippines. This is because
the said plant thrives in
tropical climate. For the
treatment of
eczema, insect bites, ring
worms, allergic reactions