GROUP 2

10 DOH Approved
Herbal Medicines
What are the 10 S AMBONG
DOH Approved A KAPULKO
Herbal N IYOG-NIYOGAN
Medicines? T SAANG GUBAT
A MPALAYA
L AGUNDI
U LISIMANG BATO
B AWANG
B AYABAS
Y ERBA BUENA
 SAMBONG
Scientific Name: Blumea Balsamifera

Description:
Sambong is an excellent medicinal
herb. Locally, it is known by multiple
names and belongs to the family
Composite. It is known as bukadkad
in the Visayas and subsob in locos.
Uses: The plant is a tall, erect, and
intensely scented herb. Its stems can
• Anti-edema reach up to 2.5 centimeters in
• Diuretic diameter. Its height ranges from 1.5
• Anti-urolithiasis to 3 meters. It is a urolithiasis
treatment and a diuretic. It is utilized
in the treatment of kidney conditions.
Moreover, the leaves of Sambong
can be used to treat colds and
moderate hypertension. As a diuretic,
this herbal remedy helps the body
eliminate extra water and sodium
(salt).
 PREPARATION
1. Chop leaves and boil them in
water for 15 minutes, or until
you have one glass of liquid
left.
2. Cool and strain
3. Separate the brew into three
containers. Drink one part 3
times a day.
 AKAPULKO
Scientific Name: Cassia alata or Senna
alata.
Description:
• It is basically a shrub that is Uses:
found all throughout the • Treating ringworms
Philippines under different 01 • Antifungal
names, depending on the region. • Treatment for scabies
• It is also called as ringworm 02
• Treatment for eczema
bush, bayas bayasan, palochina • Treating Insect bites
or katanda. • Treatment for skin
• 1 – 2 meters tall with flowers that itchiness/inflammation
take the shape of oblong sepals • Treating other skin infections
• Has chrysophanic acid known to
03
be very effective in treating skin
diseases 04
• It also contains a particular form
of laxative that can expel
intestinal parasites
 PREPARATION
It is commercially prepared in the form of capsule,
powder, and tincture. Some even add it to
lotions and soaps. You can also make the
akapulko plant into an ointment and apply it on
affected skin areas.
As a form of home remedy, you can pound and
juice akapulko leaves and topically apply it on the
skin area affected, at least twice a day until it is
cured.
NIYOG-NIYOGAN
Scientific Name: Quisqualis indica L.
Description:
• This plant is known as the Chinese Honey Suckle.
• It is known as an amusing plant because its flowers changes color
two or three times a day.
• This is a vine that bears tiny fruits and grows wild in backyards.
• The seeds must come from mature, dried but newly opened fruits.
• Propagated through stem cuttings about 20 cm in height.
Uses:
Anthelmintic / Expels
Intestinal Worms and Remedy for
Parasites headaches
Remedy for
Treatment of
Diarrhea
Inflammation of the
and Fever
Kidneys or Nephritis
Remedy for Dysuria
Remedy for boils or painful urination
and skin ulcers
Anti-Cancer
 PREPARATION
FOR PARASITIC WORMS,
INFLAMMATION OF KIDNEYS FOR DYSURIA OR PAINFUL
The seeds of Niyog-niyogan are dried URINATION
and taken orally. Recommended dosage A decoction of boiled Niyog-niyogan
is 4 to 7 seeds for Children while 8 to 10 leaves are taken as tea to relieve pain
seeds for Adults. The seeds are not to while urinating.
be given to children below 4 years old.
ANTI-CANCER
An alternative preparation is to eat them
raw two hours before the patient’s last  According to Professor Dr. Thomas
meal of the day. Efferth of the DKFZ who studied 76
kinds of Chinese Medicinal plants,
FOR BOILS AND SKIN ULCERS Niyog-niyogan or the Rangoon
Niyog-niyogan leaves are pounded and Creeper contains three ingredients
applied to externally to skin ulcers and with powerful anti-tumor activity that
boils. suppress the growth of a specific
FOR DIARRHEA AND FEVER tumor cell line that is particularly
ripe fruits of Niyog-niyogan are roasted resistant to many commonly used
and taken internally for diarrhea and cytotoxins due to overproduction of a
fever treatment. transport protein in the cell wall. In
contrast, a whole range of standard
FOR HEADACHES anti-cancer drugs fail to be effective
Niyog-niyogan leaves are applied to the against this cell.
head to relieve headaches.
 TSAANG GUBAT
Description
• Tsaang Gubat, with the scientific name of Ehretia microphylla
Lam, is a popular shrub in the Philippines. It is a well-known
medicinal plant and has been widely used even before it was
formally recognized by the Department of Health for its numerous
Aids in relieving stomach medicinal benefits. Relieves diseases, such as
pains diarrhea and dysentery
-Often, the cause of stomach pain is the -Diarrhea and dysentery (infection in the
spasming of stomach muscles. Spasms intestine) often manifest in unhealthy
are muscular contractions; wherein your gastrointestinal movement, spasms, or
muscles are being painfully “squeezed.” motility. Tsaang Gubat has
Has antispasmodic properties, so when antispasmodic properties that will help
you take it, the spasms will stop stop irregular gastrointestinal movement.
significantly reducing the pain.

It can help treat Is a good alternative to anti-allergy

gastroenteritis medications
-Gastroenteritis, commonly known as -One of Tsaang Gubat herbal medicine
“stomach flu,” usually occurs when you benefits is also its anti-allergy properties.
eat contaminated In a study that compared the effect of
food. It is characterized by an inflamed loratadine and Tsaang Gubat in
stomach or intestines. One of the Tsaang It can be used as a mouthwash addressing allergic rhinitis, the latter
Gubat herbal medicine benefits is its proved to be just as effective.
-One of the most regarded Tsaang Gubat
anti-inflammatory property.
herbal medicine benefits is its fluoride
content. It can be an effective body and
wound cleanser
 PREPARATION
These are available for the improvement of general health.
The advised preparation is to infuse the tea in a cup of hot
water for 1 to 2 minutes. Drink 1 cup of tea a day.

To prepare your tea, wash the Tsaang Gubat leaves with

water. Chop the leaves until you have a cup of it. Boil the
leaves in 2 cups of water over medium heat for 15 to 20
minutes.

you may use the tea as a mouthwash once cooled. For

diarrhea, drink 1 cup of tea every 4 hours. To improve
general health, drink 1 cup of your prepared tea per day.
Side Effects and Interaction
While Tsaang Gubat herbal medicine benefits are well promoted, not much is
known about its side effects and interactions. It is best to be cautious, especially if
you are following a special diet or are taking other medications.

Precautions & warnings

• As promising as Tsaang Gubat herbal medicine benefits seem to be, to use it
safely and effectively, you need to consider the following.
• While it is rare, you can develop allergic reactions when you apply Tsaang
Gubat externally, such as when you use it as a cleanser for wounds.
• Like the case of another medicinal plant, Sambong, there are no studies to
ascertain Tsaang Gubat’s safety when ingested by pregnant women and
breastfeeding mothers.
AMPALAYA
Scientific Name: Momordica Charantia

Description:
is traditionally utilized as a therapeutic meal in several
medical systems. Sometimes known as bitter melon
or bitter gourd. Ampalaya has a bitter taste, as the
name indicates. Many consider it to be one of the
world's most bitter vegetables. Bitter melon is high in
nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin
A. It is not just high in various key nutrients, but it has
also been linked to a variety of health advantages,
including better blood sugar management and
cholesterol levels.
Uses:
• Used to lower blood sugar levels
• Therapy For Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus)
 PREPARATION
The preparation is really simple. Simply gather
and thoroughly wash new leaves. Chop. 6
teaspoons in two glasses of water for 15
minutes on low heat cover the pot. Allow to cool
before straining. Take one-third cup three times
day, after meals. Young leaves can be
blanched/steamed and consumed in 12
glassfuls twice a day. Remember to only ingest
ampalaya leaves in the recommended amount.
The maximum amount of fresh leaves juice you
should consume each day is only one cup.
LAGUNDI
Scientific Name: Vitex Negundo

Description
15% • This plant is known as Chinese chaste tree
20%
• Lagundi leaves appear palmately, in the
60%
form of five pointed leaves which splay out
like the fingers of a hand.
• Lagundi has a single thick, woody stem
like a trunk and is usually seen in swamps
of the Philippines and India.
• It is a branched tree or shrub, that grows to
as much as 5 m high.
Uses:

Treating Treatment for

asthma and skin diseases
cough and wounds. Treatment for
Rheumatism,
Treatment for sprain, contusions,
Treating and insect bites.
fever,
headaches
dysentery,
colds, and pain
 PREPARATION
FOR ASTHMA, COUGH AND FEVER
First thing to do is to boil the chopped
raw fruits or leaves in 2 glasses of water
then leave it for 15 minutes until the
water is half the initial amount. FOR HEADACHES
Just simply apply the crushed
leaves on the forehead.
FOR DYSENTERY, COLDS AND PAIN
Boil the leaves and flowers of the FOR Treatment for
lagundi in a water to produce a glass full Rheumatism, sprain,
of lagundi extract 3 times a day. contusions, and insect bites.
Applying the crushed and
FOR SKIN DISEASES AND WOUNDS pounded leaves on the affected
Gather the extract of the lagundi leaves area.
then wash and clean the skin or wound
using the extract.
 ULASIMANG BATO
Scientific name: Peperomia pellucida (L.) HBK Uses:
Common names: • Eye inflammation,
• Pansit-pansitan (Tagalog)
• Sinaw-sinaw (Bisaya)
• Sore throat,
• Peperomia. • Diarrhea,
Description: • Prostate problems,
• Pansit-pansitan (Peperomia pellucida Linn) is a • High blood pressure,
typical fleshy shallow rooted herb that grows to • Arthritis,
about 15 to 45 cm in height in damp and lightly
shaded areas. Pansit-pansitan has been used as
• Gout,
food item and a medicinal herb for its analgesic, • Skin boils,
anti-arthritic, and diuretic activity. The entire plant is • Wounds,
edible, both cooked or raw. • Burns,
• Pansit-pansitan plants can grow wild but also grow
as ornamental foliage. Pansit-pansitan is • Skin inflammation,
characterized by its shiny heart shaped leaves • abscesses,
about 4 cm in length, growing from an erect • pimples,
translucent green stalk.
• Pansit-pansitan has tiny dot-like flowers that grow
• Headache
from erect and slender green spikes that turn • Fever,
brown when matured. The fruits are also small, • Abdominal pains,
round to oblong, ridged, first green later black. Tiny • Renal problems,
seeds drop off that proliferate in groups.
• Pansit-pansitan is widely used as folkloric herbal • Mental excitement disorder
medicine
 PREPARATION
Tea Preparation:
1. Wash freshly gathered Pansit-pansitan
plant parts
2. Chop, then add in 4 cups of water for
every 1 cup
3. Let it boil for 10 to 15 minutes with the
pot cover removed.
4. Let it steep then strain.
5. Drink half cup of Pansit-pansitan tea
three times a day.
6. Pansit-pansitan tea concoction can be
stored in suitable glass container for
later consumption.
7. Dried leaves are more potent. Reduce
the blend by half.
BAWANG
Scientific Name: Allium sativum
Description
• In English it is called Garlic
• Is a specie in the onion family Alliaceae.
• A low herb and grows up to sixty centimeters high
• Leaves are flat and linear
• Bulbs consist of several tubers
• Has a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that
mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking.
Uses:
• Treating Hypertension
• Treating toothache
• Treating Athlete’s Foot
• Colds, cough, sore throat, hoarseness, asthma and
bronchitis
 PREPARATION
For hypertension
May be fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar
for 30 minutes, or balanced in boiled
water for 5 minutes. Take two pieces of
bawang three times a day after a meal.
For Colds, Cough, Sore
throat, Hoarseness,
For Toothache Asthma, and Bronchitis
Pound a small piece and apply to Steam inhalation of chopped
affected part. bawang and a teaspoon of
vinegar in boiling water.

For Athlete’s foot

Crush bawang or cut clove crosswise
and rub directly to affected area.
 CAUTION!
Do these when your stomach is full to prevent
stomach and intestinal ulcers.

Warnings and Side Effects

• Known adverse effects of bawang include halitosis (non-bacterial bad breath), indigestion, nausea, emesis and diarrhea.
• Bawang may interact with warfarin, anti-platelets,as well as other medications. Consult a health professional before taking bawang
supplement or consuming excessive amounts of bawang.
• The side effects of long-term bawang supplementation, if any exist, are largely unknown and no FDA-approved study has been
performed. However, garlic or bawang has been consumed for several thousand years without any adverse long-term effects,
suggesting that modest quantities of bawang pose, at worst, minimal risks to normal individuals. Possible side effects include
gastrointestinal discomfort, sweating, dizziness, allergic reactions, bleeding, and menstrual irregularities.
• Do not feed bawang to your fur babies.
BAYABAS
Scientific Name: Psidium Guajava
Description
• Various parts of the plant, including the leaf
and the fruit, are used as medicine. People
use guava leaf for stomach and intestinal
conditions, pain, diabetes, and wound
healing. The fruit is used for high blood
pressure. But there is no good scientific
evidence to support any uses of guava.
Benefits:
• Helps in stopping diarrhoea.
• Hells reduce cholesterol levels.
• Helps in losing weight.
• Helps to manage blood sugar levels.
• Helps to fights cancer.
• Helps in good vision.
• Used for healing acne.
• Helps in improving your skin texture
 PREPARATION
Bayabas Preparation and
Usage
1. Gather fresh bayabas leaves and wash
with water.
2. Boil one cup of bayabas leaves in three
cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Strain and let cool.
4. To use as mouthwash, gargle.
5. To use as wound disinfectant, wash
affected areas 2 to 3 times a day.
YERBA BUENA
Scientific Name: Mentha arvensis
Description:
• is a herbal medicine that belongs to the mint family that’s
why it is commonly called mint. It has an aromatic
property and flavor that is generally utilized in varieties of
cuisines. It is likewise utilized in traditional medication
since old times giving an extensive long list of medical
advantages from skin to disease prevention.
• Yerba Buena is a perennial plant and it grows 0.6 up to 1
meter in height with elliptical molded leaves with toothed
edges. The flowers are hairy and the color is somewhat
blue to purplish with axillary head like whorls.
• Yerba buena is also known for its medicinal properties.
Studies have shown that Yerba buena contains
pulegone, menthol, menthene, menthenone and
limonene.
• Yerba Buena has been consumed for centuries as tea
and herbal medicine as a pain reliever (analgesic). The
medicine's efficacy has been validated by scientific
research. In the Philippines, Yerba Buena is one of the
10 herbs endorsed by the Department of Health (DOH)
as an effective alternative medicine for aches and pains.
It has been recognized for its antiseptic, anti-cancer,
diuretic, anti-spasm, anti-emetic activities. Properties of
this herbal plant are also found to function as stimulant
and to have restorative effects.
YERBA BUENA
Benefits:
• Treating Digestive Disorder
• Treating Bad Breath
• Treatment for Skin Tonic
• Treatment for Insect bites
• Weight reduction
• Treating Menstrual cramps
• Treating Asthma
• Antioxidant
• Anti-Allergy
• Treatment for Coughs and
Colds
• Antibacterial and Antifungal
properties
• Pain reliever
• Treating Tooth and mouth
diseases
 Warnings and Side Effects
• Yerba buena like most natural plants are use in suggested measurements and at restricted time.
• Pregnancy and Breast feeding
- Yerba buena may be safe if consumed in amounts as normally found in foods. While small portion of Yerba buena may be used to alleviate nausea during
pregnancy, caution is advised if to be taken in medicinal dosages. There is no sufficient studies made relating to side effects of Yerba buena in pregnancy and
breast feeding. It is better to stay on the safe side.

• Pediatric
- Do not give Yerba buena to an infant or small child. Do not apply Yerba buena oil to infant's skin, it can cause life-threatening breathing problems. Yerba
buena tea may be too strong to cause a burning sensation in the mouth. For older children, a special formulation (pharmacuetical grade) may be given for
indigestion or upset stomach.

• Acid reflux or GERD.

- The calming and relaxing effect to the muscles of yerba buena tea can open the sphincter, leaking stomach acid unto the esophagus, worsening the GERD
condition.

• Toxicity
- Yerba buena in its purified form such as in tincture or oil, can be toxic if taken in large dosage.

• Diabetes
- Yerba buena can lower the glucose content in the blood. Caution is advised when taking sugar lowering drug.

• Hypertension
- Yerba buena can lower blood pressure. Caution is advised when taking blood pressure lowering drugs as Yerba buena can strengthen its effects.

• Infertility
- Yerba buena has been found to cause temporary infertility in mice model that is reversible upon stoppage of use.

Skin irritation
- Extended contact to Yerba buena can cause skin irritation.