DOH herbal plants

Common Name: Akapulko / Acapulco

Scientific Name: Cassia alata

Classification: Herbal Medicine

Suggested Dose:

For external use, pound the leaves of the Akapulko plant, squeeze the juice and apply on affected areas.

As the expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnea, drink decoction (soak and boil for 10 to 15 minutes) of Akapulko leaves. The same preparation may be used as a mouthwash, stringent, and wash for eczema.

As laxative, cut the plant parts (roots, flowers, and the leaves) into a manageable size then prepare a decoction Note: The decoction looses its potency if not used for a long time. Dispose leftovers after one day.

The pounded the leaves of Akapulko has purgative functions, specifically against ringworms.

Mode of Action:

It contains chrysophanic acid, a fungicide used to treat fungal infections, like ringworms, scabies, and eczema. Akapulko also contains saponin, a laxative that is useful in expelling intestinal parasites.

Indications:• External Use:

Treatment of skin diseases:Tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and itchiness.• Mouthwash in stomatitis

• Internal use: Expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnoea

• Alleviation of asthma symptoms• Used as diuretic and purgative• For cough & fever• As a laxative to expel intestinal parasites and other stomach problems.

Contraindications:

Drug Interactions:Side Effects and Adverse Effects:

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Nursing Responsibilities: Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on

plants. In the preparation of herbal medicine, instruct the patient use a clay pot and

remove cover while boiling at low heat. Inform the patient to use only the part of the plant being advocated. Instruct the patient to follow accurate dose of suggested preparation. Encourage the patient to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of

symptoms or sickness.

Common Name: Ampalaya

Scientific Name: Momordica charantia


Suggested Dose:

For coughs, fever, worms, diarrhea, diabetes, juice Ampalaya leaves and drink a spoonful daily.

For other ailments, the fruit and leaves can both be juiced and taken orally. For headaches wounds, burns and skin diseases, apply warmed leaves to

afflicted area. Powdered leaves, and the root decoction, may be used as stringent and applied

to treat hemorrhoids. Internal parasites are proven to be expelled when the ampalaya juice, made from

its leaves, is extracted. The ampalaya juice, and grounded seeds is to be taken one spoonful thrice a day, which also treats diarrhea, dysentery, and chronic colitis.

Mode of Action:Amplaya increases the production of beta cells by the pancreas, thus improving the body’s ability to produce insulin, which controls the blood sugar for diabetics.

Indications:

o Good for rheumatism and gouto And diseases of the spleen and livero Aids in lowering blood sugar levelso Helps in lowering blood pressureo Relives headacheso Disinfects and heals wounds & burns o Can be used as a cough & fever remedyo Treatment of intestinal worms, diarrhea o Helps prevent some types of cancero Enhances immune system to fight infectiono For treatment of hemorrhoidso Is an antioxidant and parasiticideo Is antibacterial and antipyretic

Contraindications: hypoglycemic people

Drug Interactions: May potentiate hypoglycemic drugs


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Side Effects and Adverse Effects: High dose may cause diarrhea and enteralgia.

Nursing Responsibilities: Not to be given to children below four years old Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on




Common Name: Bayabas or Guava

Scientific Name: Psidium guajava


Suggested Dose:

Boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in three cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.

Use decoction as mouthwash, gargle. Use as wound disinfectant - wash affected areas with the decoction of leaves 2

to 3 times a day. Fresh leaves may be applied to the wound directly for faster healing.

For toothaches, chew the leaves in your mouth. For diarrhea, boil the chopped leaves for 15 minutes in water, and strain. Let

cool, and drink a cup every three to four hours. To stop nosebleed, densely roll Bayabas leaves, then place in the nostril cavities.

Mode of Action:Guava has antidiarrheal effect; antibacterial, antiamebic and antispasmodic activity. It has shown to have a tranquilizing effect on intestinal smooth muscle, inhibit chemical processes found in diarrhea and aid in the re-absorption of water in the intestines. In other research, an alcoholic leaf extract was reported to have a morphine-like effect, by inhibiting the gastrointestinal release of chemicals in acute diarrheal disease.

Indications:o Antiseptic, astringent & anthelminthic o Kills bacteria, fungi and amebao Used to treat diarrhea, nosebleedingo For Hypertension, diabetes and Asthmao Promotes menstruation

Contraindications: Not for children or pregnant or lactating women Guava has recently demonstrated cardiac depressant activity and should be

used with caution by those on heart medications. Guava fruit has shown to lower blood sugar levels and it should be avoided by

people with hypoglycemia.


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Drug Interactions:Excessive or chronic consumption of guava may potentiate some heart medications.

Side Effects and Adverse Effects: constipation




symptoms or sickness. Tell the patient not to use more than 30 days Do not give to patient with hypoglycemia Monitor the patient those on heart medication

Common Name: Yerba Buena

Scientific Name: Clinopodium douglasii


Suggested Dose:

Wash fresh Yerba Buena leaves in running water. Chop to size for dried leaves, crush) and boil 2 teaspoons of leaves in a glass of water. Boil in medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

As analgesic, take a cupful every 3 hours. For tooth aches, pound the fresh leaves, squeeze juice out and apply on a cotton

ball then bite on to the aching tooth. Yerba buena leaves may be heated over fire and placed over the forehead for

headaches.

Indications:o Arthritiso Head acheso Tooth acheso Mouth washo Relief of intestinal gaso Stomach acheso Indigestiono Drink as tea for general good health.

Contraindications: Contraindicated for EO: biliary obstruction or inflammation, and severe liver damage.

Caution should be observed in taking this herbal medicine as it can be toxic in large doses.

Not to be used in patients with achlorhydria, gallbladder obstruction, or gallstones.

Side Effects and Adverse Effects: dermatosis, flushing and headache GI complaints (severe esophagitis, gastrosis, unexplained diarrhea, and

pancreatitis.)


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Common Name: Bawang, Garlic

Scientific Name: Allium sativum


Suggested Dose: For disinfecting wound, crush and juice the garlic bulb and apply. You may cover

the afflicted area with a gauze and bandage. For sore throat and toothache, peal the skin and chew. Swallow the juice. Cloves of garlic may be crushed and applied to affected areas to reduce the pain

caused by arthritis, toothache, headache, and rheumatism. Decoction of the bawang bulbs and leaves are used as treatment for fever. For nasal congestion, steam and inhale: vinegar, chopped garlic, and water.

Mode of Action:Garlic contains antibacterial compound known as Allicin. Garlic juice inhibits the growth of fungi and a virus thus prevents viral, yeast and viral infections. Garlic was said have positive result in the treatments of AIDS based on preliminary test performed.

Indications:

o Helps lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL)o Aids in lowering blood pressureo Remedy for arteriosclerosiso May help prevent certain types of cancero Boosts immune system to fight infectiono With antioxidant propertieso Cough and cold remedyo Relives sore throat, toothacheo Aids in the treatment of tuberculosiso Helps relieve rheumatism paino With anticoagulant properties

Contraindications: Allergic to Bawang/Garlic Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism

Caution: take on a full stomach to prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers.

Drug Interactions: Garlic may interact with warfarin, antiplatelets, saquinavir, antihypertensives,

calcium channel blockers, hypoglycemic drugs, as well as other medications.


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Side Effects and Adverse Effects: Halitosis indigestion nausea emesis diarrhea Garlic can thin the blood similar to the effect of aspirin. gastrointestinal discomfort sweating dizziness allergic reactions bleeding, and menstrual irregularities

Nursing Responsibilities: Consult a health professional before taking garlic supplement or consuming

excessive amounts of garlic. Check if the patient has known allergies to garlic. Do not give to patient who has hyperthyroidism Instruct the patient to brush the teeth after taking the garlic-med Inform the patient to take on a full stomach to prevent stomach and intestinal

ulcers. Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on




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Common Name: Lagundi

Scientific Name: Vitex negundo


Suggested Dose:

Asthma, cough, fever – boil raw fruits and leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes until the water left is only 1 glass (decoction). Strain. Leaves should be chopped and the following dosages of the decoction are given according to age group:

Adult7-12 years2-6 years

Dried leaves4 tbsp2 tbsp1 tbsp

Fresh leaves6 tbsp3 tbsp

1 ½ tbsp

Skin diseases and wounds – wash and clean the skin/wound with the decoction. Headache – crush leaves may be applied of the forehead. Rheumatism, sprain, contusions, insect bites – pound the leaves and apply on

the affected part. Aromatic bath for sick patients – prepare leaf decoction for use in sick and newly

delivered patients.

Indications:

o Asthma, cough, fevero Skin Diseases (dermatitis, scabies, ulcer, eczema) and woundso Headacheo Rheumatism, sprain, contusions, insect biteso Aromatic bath for sick patients

Contraindications: Use cautiously on patients with heart problem

Side Effects and Adverse Effects: Potential or adverse cardiac activity due to cardiac glycosides.


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Nursing Responsibilities: Consult a doctor before taking this herbal medicine. These may be a potential

conflict with other medications or contraindicated for a particular condition Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on




Common Name: Niyog-Niyogan

Scientific Name: Quisqualis Indica L.


Suggested Dose:Seeds are taken 2 hours after supper. If no worms are expelled, the dose may be repeated after one week.

Adult7-12 years6-8 years4-5 years

8-10 seeds6-75-64-5

Indications: Anti-helmenthic

Contraindications:Caution: not to be given to children below four years old.

Drug Interactions: none

Side Effects and Adverse Effects: mproper dosing may cause hiccups

Nursing Responsibilities: Not to be given to children below four years old Instruct the patient to avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on





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Common Name: Pansit-Pansitan / Ulasiman-Bato

Scientific Name: Peperomia pellucida Linn.


Suggested Dose: Wash the leaves well. One and a half cup leaves are boiled in two glassful of

water over low fire. Do not cover the pot. Cool and strain. Divide into three parts and drink each part three times a day after meals.

May also be eaten as salad. Wash the leaves well. Prepare one and a half cups of leaves (not closely packed). Divide into three parts and take as salad three times a day.

Indications:o Lowers uric acid (rheumatism and gout)

Contraindications: none

Drug Interactions: Avoid using with other pain relievers, diuretics

Side Effects and Adverse Effects: none






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Common Name: Sambong

Scientific Name: Blumea balsamifera L.


Suggested Dose:

A decoction (boil in water) of Sambong leaves as like tea and drink a glass 3 or 4 times a day.

The leaves can also be crushed or pounded and mixed with coconut oil, For headaches, apply crushed and pounded leaves on forehead and temples. Decoction of leaves is used as sponge bath. Decoction of the roots, on the other hand, is to be taken in as cure for fever.

Indications:

o Good as a diuretic agento Effective in the dissolving kidney stoneso Aids in treating hypertension & rheumatismo Treatment of colds & fevero Anti-diarrheic propertieso Anti-gastralgic propertieso Helps remove worms, boilso Relief of stomach painso Treats dysentery, sore throat

Contraindications:Patient with urinary track infection






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Common Name: Tsaang Gubat or Wild Tea

Scientific Name: Ehretia microphylla Lam.


Suggested Dose:

Thoroughly wash the leaves of tsaang gubat in running water. Chop to a desirable size and boil 1 cup of chopped leaves in 2 cups of water. Boil in low heat for 15 to 20 minutes and drain.

Take a cupful every 4 hours for diarrhea, gastroenteritis and stomach pains.

Gargle for stronger teeth and prevent cavities. Drink as tea daily for general good health.

Mode of Action: Tsaang Gubat has high fluoride content, it is used as a mouth gargle for preventing tooth decay

Indications:o Stomach painso Gastroenteritiso Intestinal motilityo Dysenteryo Diarrhea or Loose Bowel Movement (LBM)o Mouth gargleo Body cleanser/wash






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