![]() ![]() Guava or locally known as bayabas is one, especially its leaves, can serve as first aid to open wounds. It’s not only vegetables who have the magical ability of healing. Plus, it’s a good booster for the immune system. Furthermore, it is also known for lowering down cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Studies have proven its healing abilities against infections with its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory components. Other health benefits include treating hemorrhoids, coughs, and anti-inflammatory body detoxification and removal of nicotine and strengthening the immune system and fertility regulation.Īllium sativum | Family: Amaryllidaceae Īpart from being a staple alternative medicine in the country, Garlic has always been very useful in the kitchen as well. Ampalaya contains a hypoglycemic polypeptide- plant insulin that is responsible for lowering the blood sugar. One of the reasons why DOH endorses this vegetable because of its power to heal patients with diabetes. Unfortunately, its bitter taste drives kids away from the dining table, ignoring its nutritional value. It is mostly used in meal preparation along with eggs, fish, and other meat dishes. Probably one of the most familiar on the list is Ampalaya, which is widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Carribean which are tropical and subtropical zones. Momordica charantia | Family: Cucurbitaceae kalusugan.ph Note: It is not advisable for pregnant women to take any Acapulco leaves extractions for it could induce abortion. Moreover, it is also good in treating cough and fever. Internal use of this herbal medicine includes treating bronchitis and dyspnoea relieving symptoms of asthma also, as a laxative to purge out intestinal parasites and other stomach problems. The leaves have the most medicinal value and treat skin diseases such as Tinea infection, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and it can soothe itchiness. Its juice can also be applied to remedy cuts and wounds.Ĭassia alata | Family: Leguminosae Īcapulco shrub can be found anywhere in the Philippines have to have different names in various languages in the region, one of which is palochina. Drinking sambong tea, on the other hand, can cure colds and coughs. The sambong’s roots and leaves, when pounded, can be used in treating fevers and headaches. Its ngai or Blumea camphor is also known for treating wounds, cuts, rheumatism, colds, coughs, and even act as anti-diarrhea and anti spasms. It is a wild aromatic shrub that grows in tropical climate areas such as the Philippines, India, Africa, and in the eastern Himalayas. Sambong is a known herbal medicine for patients with Kidney stones. If you don’t know any of them yet, check out this list!īlumea balsamifera | Family: Asteraceae Ramos in 1997, the Department of Health has endorsed a list of scientifically validated herbal plants in the country. In fact, some herbs contain powerful - if not a miracle - properties that can treat such as dengue, asthma, and even cancer.įollowing the Republic Act 8423 or the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act, signed by former President Fidel V. Nonetheless, most of these herbal users do not only proclaim effectiveness. Despite the advances in the medical industry, some Filipinos, especially in rural areas and the poor, still use herbal plants as a remedy to common ailments like coughs and colds. ![]()
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