8. Niyug-Niyogan
Scientific Name: Quisqualis Indica
Other Names: Balitadham, Pnones, Pinio, Bonor (Bis.), Bawe-bawe (Pamp.), Kasumbal, Talolong (Bik.), Tagrau, Tagulo Totoraok (Tag.), Tartarau (Ilk.), Burma creeper, Chinese honeysuckle (Eng.), Shih-chun-tzu (Chin.)
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/Preparation:
Anti-helminthic:
Dried seeds are taken orally two (2) hours after supper. If no worms are expelled, the dose may be repeated after one week.
Adults 8-10 seeds
8-12 years 6-7 seeds
6-7 years 5-6 seeds
4-5 years 4-5 seeds
Caution!!!
Not to be given to children below four (4) years old.
Adverse Reactions: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, distention and hiccups more likely if nuts are eaten in consecutive days or when fresh nuts are eaten.
9. Tsaang Gubat
Scientific Name: Carmona retusa
Other Names: Alibungog (Vis.), Kalabonog, Maragued (Ilk.), Kalimunog, Taglokot, Talibunog, Tsa (Tag.), Malatadian(Gad.), Alangit (Bis.), Balingsaa (C. Bis.), Buntatai (P.Bis.), Buyo-buyo (Sul.), Mara-mara (Bis., S.L. Bis.), Maratia (Ibn.), Chaang-bundok (Tag.), Palupo (Iv.), Putputai (Bik.), Gari (Bag.), Icha-nga-atap, Icha-ti-bakir (Ilk.), Fukien Tea Tree, Scorpion Bush, Wild Tea (Eng.)
A shrub that grows wild in the tropical climate of Philippines. It is an erect, shrub with green compound leaves. The Tsaang Gubat shrub grows to about 1 to 4 meters high and can be found in secondary forest in low and medium altitude. Tsaang Gubat leaves grows in clusters on short branches, 3-6 cm long, somewhat toothed or lobed near the apex and pointed at the base, short-stalked and rough on the upper surface. Tsaang Gubat bears small white flowers, axillary, solitary, 2 or 4 on a common stalk. It bears yellow fruits when ripe about 4-5 mm inb diameter, fleshy, with a 4-seeded stone. The Tsaang Gubat leaves showed a mixture of triterpenes-α-amyrin, ß-amyrin, and baurenol and a wide range of bioactivity. The Tsaang Gubat showed analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrheal and antibacterial activities.
Uses/Preparation:
For Diarrhea:
Boil the following amount of chopped leaves in two (2) glasses of water for fifteen (15) minutes or until amount of water goes down to 1 glass. Cool and strain.
Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves
Adult 10 tbsp 12 tbsp
7-12 yrs 5 tbsp 6 tbsp
2-6 yrs 2 ½ tbsp 3 tbsp
Divide decoction into 4 parts. Let the patient drink 1 part every 3 hours.
For Stomach Ache:
Wash leaves and chop. Boil chopped leaves in 1 glass of water for fifteen (15) minutes. Cool and filter/strain and drink.
Dried Leaves Fresh Leaves
Adult 2 tbsp 3 tbsp
7-12 yrs 1 tbsp ½ tbsp
10. Ampalaya
Scientific Name: Mamordica Charantia
Other Names: Margoso, Ampalaya (Tag.), Apalia (Pamp.), Apape (Ibn.), Apapet (Itn.), Palia (Bis., Ban., If., Ilk.), Pubia (Sub.), Suligum (Sul.), Balsam Aple, Balsam Pear, Bitter Gourd (Eng.)
Also known as Bitter Melon is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in the Amazon, Carribean, Southeast Asia such as Philippines for its edible fruit. Ampalaya or bitter melon also known as bitter gourd as the name implies has a bitter taste due to the presence of momordicin, and is believed to be among the most bitter of all vegetables. It is a climbing vine that grows up to 5m, with tendrils up to 20 cm long. Ampalaya eaves are heart-shaped, 5-10 cm across, cut into 5-7 lobes. Each Ampalaya plant bears separate yellow male and female flowers. Ampalaya bears fleshy green fruit, oblong shaped with pointy ends, ribbed and wrinkled, bursting when mature to release seeds. Ampalaya seeds are flat with ruminated margins. Clinical studies have found Amplaya demonstrate hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) properties or other actions of potential benefit against diabetes mellitus. The hypoglycemic compounds found in Ampalaya include a mixture of steroidal saponins known as charantins, insulin-like peptides, and alkaloids.
Uses/Preparation:
Lower Blood Sugar Levels (Mild Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus):
Gather and wash young leaves very well. Chop. Boil 6 tablespoons in two glassfuls of water for fifteen (15) minutes under low fire. Do not cover pot. Cool and strain. Take one third cup three (3) times a day after meals.
Note: Young leaves may be blanched/steamed and eaten ½ glassful two (2) times a day.
Reminders on the Use of Herbal Medicine
1. Avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.
2. In the preparation of herbal medicine, use a clay pot and remove cover while boiling at low heat.
3. Use only the part of the plant being advocated.
4. Follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.
5. Use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or sickness.
6. Stop giving the herbal medicine in case of untoward reaction such as allergy.
7. If signs and symptoms are not relieved after 2 or 3 doses of herbal medication, consult a doctor.
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