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By claris fernandez on August 25th, 2008

10 Most Common Herbal Medicines in the Philippines

Herbal medicine is considered as the oldest form of medicines.

Herbal Medicine is the oldest form of medicine and has at one time been the dominant healing therapy throughout all cultures and the peoples of the world. The first examples of the use of herbs as medicines date back to the very dawn of mankind. Archaeologists have found many evidences of the use of herbs by Neanderthal man in Iraq some sixty thousand years ago. All of the ancient civilizations – the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, Chinese, Indian and Roman used herbs as an integral part of their various medical systems. The first famous Herbalist, who stressed the importance of nature in healing, was Hippocrates, known as the “Father of Medicine”.

It is on the long and continuous history of herbs as medicine, together with knowledge taken from modern scientific research, that today’s herbalism is based.

The Philippine Institute of Traditional an Alternative Health Care has approved the 10 most common herbal medicines and as approved by the Department of Health.

Acapulpo. Scientific Name- Cassia Alata

It Contains chrysophic acid, a fungicide and saponin, a laxative.

Uses

  1. Treatment of skin dideases such as insect bites, ringworm, eczema, scabies and itchiness
  2. Expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnea
  3. alleviation of asthma symptom
  4. Diuretic and purgative
  5. Laxative to expel intestinal parasites and other stomach problems
  6. Ampalaya or Bitter Melon. Scientific Name- Momordica Charantia
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Herbal medicine known to cure Diabetes (flavanoids and alkaloids). It is good source of Vitamins A, B, and C, iron, folic acid, phosphorous and calcium.

Ampalaya

Scientific Name- Mormordica Charantia

  1. Good for rheumatism and gout
  2. Good for diseases of spleen and liver
  3. Aids in lowering blood sugar levels
  4. Helps in lowering blood pressure
  5. Relieves headaches
  6. Disinfects and heals wounds and burns
  7. Can be used as cough and fever remedy
  8. Treatment of intestinal worms, diarrhea
  9. Helps prevent some types of cancer
  10. Enhances immune system to fight infection
  11. It is an antioxidant, parasiticide, antibacterial and antipyretic
  12. Garlic. Scientific Name- Allium Sativum

An antibacterial compound known as Allicin. It is known as nature’s antibiotic. Its juices inhibits the growth of fungal and viruses thus prevents viral, yeast and viral infections.

Preliminary test also shows some positive results in the treatment of AIDS.

Garlic

Scientific Name- Allium Sativum

  1. Helps lower bad cholesterol level (LDL)
  2. Aids in lowering blood pressure
  3. Remedy for arteriosclerosis
  4. May help prevent certain types of cancer
  5. Boosts immune system to fight infection
  6. With antioxidant properties
  7. Relieves sore throat, toothache

Guava

Scientific Name- Psidium Guajava

The fresh leaves are used to facilitate the healing wounds and cuts. A decoction or infusion of fresh leaves can be used for wound cleaning to prevent infection. Guava is also effective for toothache.

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  1. nobert soloria bermosa | Aug 25, 2008 | Reply

    very informative,this article will be of help to many,thanks

  2. Unofre Pili | Aug 25, 2008 | Reply

    I agree with nobert. This is a very helpful article.

  3. tonisan60 | Aug 25, 2008 | Reply

    Thank you for the great tips Clarisse, hugs and kisses

  4. Juancav | Aug 25, 2008 | Reply

    Very healthy advices.

  5. CHAN LEE PENG | Aug 25, 2008 | Reply

    Thanks for your research on this useful topic! Take care!

  6. IcyCucky | Aug 25, 2008 | Reply

    Great article, Claris!

  7. Verniel Cutar | Aug 26, 2008 | Reply

    Hi claris thanks for putting this up. :-)

  8. acecampillo | Aug 28, 2008 | Reply

    This is the first time I’ve heard some of their uses.
    It is very informative; good job!
    God Bless You!

  9. computer angel | Sep 8, 2008 | Reply

    more herbal medicines & pls.mention the parts of the plant that is using

  10. hazel | Oct 21, 2008 | Reply

    thanks for the information…..pls teel us what part of the philippines can we easily find this lants, becoz of course it is not 100% sure that we could find this plants in our designated places like me i am living in davao and some of the plants that are specified here are not all can be seen in davao.

  11. d heart of a lover | Oct 21, 2008 | Reply

    Can you display the image of the plants stated becase for sure some of the plants there are not known for the filipinos by its name but because of its style or form.Thank you!

  12. disinwebe | Oct 21, 2008 | Reply

    wow!ur smart! whatyou’ve done is not easy especially specifying the complete thought of this herbal plants! what a good job! Keep it! your smart!God Bless!

  13. khuletz | Oct 22, 2008 | Reply

    it helps some of my ass…tnx…

  14. April rose | Nov 6, 2008 | Reply

    thanx for the help

  15. genisis legaspi | Nov 23, 2008 | Reply

    thanks for your help

  16. hugovespi | Dec 7, 2008 | Reply

    claris,a very well put together article on the subject. please put some pictures of these herbs on the site so we can be sure of the right one.

  17. Em Mari | Dec 30, 2008 | Reply

    thankzzz…

  18. ez | Jan 9, 2009 | Reply

    thanks for this detailed article

  19. gladys panget | Jan 11, 2009 | Reply

    alah lang..

    panget ko..

    hahaha…

  20. 21425 | Jan 14, 2009 | Reply

    it helps a lot… pls post more…and specify thedossage and preparation…tnx..hoping the doctrs will recomend it together with med

  21. code name cutty | Feb 7, 2009 | Reply

    hai tnx for the info. that u have given to us it so helpful to our thesis works

  22. john michael | Feb 7, 2009 | Reply

    thanks po..

    CLSU

  23. code name yellow_fox | Mar 8, 2009 | Reply

    thank you for the informations…..it really helps for our research papers all anout herbal mdicines and the for te knowledge of the following medicines,,thank you..=)

  24. kitx | Mar 10, 2009 | Reply

    thankx-for’
    the’information..

  25. nestor | Mar 26, 2009 | Reply

    Please let me know what is the best remedy for my aunt at 78 years old suffering for pain at the back due to osteoporosis,
    intense pain make her weak and bedridden. Please let me know of
    herbal the best herb medicine as pain reliever. We have been in the hospital for one week and we need natural medicine to alleviate the pain. Kindly help for this is a situation where we can’t have a good sleep and rest coz of my patient.

  26. blaise eran | May 26, 2009 | Reply

    great info. we will learn a lot from this.

  27. hanie_2 SSC B | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply

    …very nice claris!

    It helps us students to know more about the herbal medicines&its scientifis name.. It ts very useful 2 us…

    Hanie_2 SSC B LNNCHS MINDANAO

  28. thomas | Jun 18, 2009 | Reply

    We’ll, I learned things about those medicinal plants. It really helped my classmates in writing their theses…

    thanks a Lot!!

    thom_4-SSC Archimedes O.N.H.S
    Iloilo Province

  29. catherine | Jun 20, 2009 | Reply

    nice one..smiles! 2 thumbs up for you!! :D

  30. xXxJaYxXx | Jul 13, 2009 | Reply

    Thanks a lot

  31. mikz99 | Jul 14, 2009 | Reply

    post pa po kayu ng iabng herbals plants tnx.

  32. ACID | Aug 3, 2009 | Reply

    TAMA BA ITONG 10MOST COMMON HEBAL MEDICINES MO?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

  33. claris fernandez | Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    opo naman it’s all correct, we’ve learned that from our community health nursing class, i’m a nursing student po….

  34. jimmylou | Sep 2, 2009 | Reply

    wow that can help to my report and thank you 4 the person who made this website…i think she/he’s good..

  35. lhiza ngayaan | Nov 5, 2009 | Reply

    thanks for this article…pwede bang pkilagay din ang mga imageng mga halamang gamot?

  36. Sean | Jan 8, 2011 | Reply

    great guide

  37. dominic | Jan 16, 2011 | Reply

    thanks for sharing this article. i really appreciate it. especially in my thesis right now. GODBLESS!

  38. jovit joice | Feb 7, 2011 | Reply

    salamat po sa pagsagot/pagshare ng sagot……….

  39. jennelyn | Jul 17, 2011 | Reply

    i love gregorio

  40. andrie | Aug 8, 2011 | Reply

    good advice from herbal medicines

  41. Lespeth | Aug 25, 2011 | Reply

    Thanks!

  42. eliza | Nov 12, 2011 | Reply

    pwede paki lagay ng pictures?
    useful po xa in all fairness
    GOD BLESS PO

  43. kim | Nov 23, 2011 | Reply

    it has a lot of information TY….hehehe
    for our ass.

  44. Ruthie | Nov 24, 2011 | Reply

    Thanks a lot. :) )

  45. arvin | Feb 20, 2012 | Reply

    hahayzxz ang tanga ang bobo

  46. marjore dealagdon | Mar 18, 2012 | Reply

    it’s so very knowledgable….how to use the herbal plants in our sorroundings…:)

  47. POGI 999 | Jul 26, 2012 | Reply

    ulol kaYU LAHAT

  48. fran\'z faye | Dec 5, 2012 | Reply

    thanks for the info…………

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