10 DOH Approved Herbal Medicine

1. Sambong
Scientific Name: Blumea balsamifera
USES:
Anti-edema Diuretic Anti-urolithiasis
PREPARATION:
-Boil chopped leaves in water for 15 minutes until
one glassful remains.
- Cool and strain.
-Divide decoction into 3 parts.
-Drink one part 3 times a day.

2. Akapulko
Scientific Name: Cassia alata
USES: Anti-fungal: Tinea Flava, Ringworm, Athlete ’s
Foot and Scabies
PREPARATION: Fresh, matured leaves are pounded.
Apply as a soap to the affected part 1 to 2 times a day.
 3. Niyug-Niyogan

Scientific Name: Quisqualis indica L.

USES: Anti-helmintic (used to expel parasitic

worms.)
PREPARATION:

Seeds of niyug-niyogan are eaten raw two hours

before the patient’s last meal of the day. Adults may
take 10 seeds; children 4 to 7 years of age may eat
up to four seeds only; ages 8 to 9 may take six seeds and seven seeds may be eaten by
children 10 to 12 years old. Not to be given to children below four years old.

4. Tsaang Gubat
Scientific Name: Carmona retusa
USES: Diarrhea Stomach ache
PREPARATION:
Boil the following amount of chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes or until
amount of water goes down to 1 glass. Cool and strain. Wash leaves and chop. Boil
chopped leaves in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes. Cool and filter/strain and drink.
5. Ampalaya
Scientific Name: Momordica charantia
USES: Lowers blood sugar levels Diabetes Mellitus (Mild-non insulin dependent)
PREPARATION:
Gather and wash young leaves very well. Chop. Boil 6 tablespoons in two glassfuls of
water for 15 minutes under low fire. Do not cover pot. Cool and strain. Take one third cup 3
times a day after meals.
6. Lagundi
Scientific Name: Vitex negundo

USES: Asthma and cough Fever, Dysentery, Colds & Pain Skin diseases and
wounds Headache Rheumatism, sprain, contu sions, insect bites. Aromatic bath for
sick patients
PREPARATION:

For Asthma, cough and fever, boil chopped raw fruits or leaves in 2 glasses of water left
for 15 minutes until the water left in only 1 glass (decoction). Strain. For Dysentery, colds
and pain, boil a handful of leaves and flowers in water to produce a glass full of decoction 3
time a day.

For skin diseases (dermatitis, scabies, ulcer, ecze ma) and wounds, prepare a
decoction of the leaves. Wash and clean the skin/wound with the decoction. For
headache, crushed leaves may be applied on the forehead. For rheumatism, sprain,
contusions and insect bites, pound the leaves and apply on the affected part.
7. Ulasimang Bato
Scientific Name: Peperomia pellucida
USES: Lowers uric acid (Rheumatism and Gout)
PREPARATION: Wash the leaves well. One and a half cup leaves are boiled in two
glassfuls of water over low fire. Do not cover pot. Cool and strain. Divide into three parts
and drink each part 3 times a day a day.
8. Bawang
Scientific Name: Allium sativum
USES: For hypertension Toothache Lowers cholesterol levels in the blood

PREPARATION: May be fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar for 30 minutes, or blanched in

boiled water for 5 minutes. Take two pieces three times a day after meals.

For toothache, pound a small piece and apply to affected part. CAUTION: Take on full
stomach to prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers.
9. Bayabas
Scientific Name: Psidium guajava
USES: For washing wounds For toothache For diarrhea

PREPARATION: Warm decoction is used for gargle. Freshly pounded leaves are used
for toothache. Guava leaves are to be washed well and chopped. Boil for 15 minutes at low
fire. Do not cover pot. Cool and strain before use.
10. Yerba Buena
Scientific Name: Mentha cordifelia

USES: For pain in different parts of the body as head ache, stomach ache
Rheumatism, arthritis and headache Cough and cold Swollen gums & toothache
Menstrual and gas pain Nausea and fainting Insect bites & Pruritus

PREPARATION: For pain in diff. parts of the body, boil chopped leaves in 2 glasses of
water for 15 minutes. Cool and strain. For rheumatism, arthritis and headache, crush the
fresh leaves and squeeze sap. Massage sap on painful parts with eucalyptus.
 For cough and cold, get about 10 fresh leaves and soak in a glass of hot water. Drink as
tea.

For Menstrual pain and gas pain, soak a handful of leaves in a glass of boiling water.
Drink infusion. It induces menstrual flow and sweating.
For nausea and fainting, crush leaves and apply at nostrils of patient.

For insect bites, crush leaves and apply juice on affected part or pound leaves until
paste-like and rub this on the affected part.