Herbal

Akapulko (Cassia alata L.
)
DESCRIPTION
Akapulko or Acapulco in English is a shrub found throughout the Philippines. It is known under various names in
different regions in the country. Locals call the plant katanda, andadasi, and palochina in Tagalog, Ilocos and in the
Visayas regions, respectively. The shrub belongs to the family of Leguminosae, and grows about one to two meters tall.
It has thick branches and the leaves are embraced with 8 to 20 leaflets that are oblong-elliptical in shape. The flowers of
the Akapulko have oblong sepals, and its fruits are tetragonal, which are also winged and glabrous. A medicinal herb
that 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. The leaves contain
chrysophanic acid. The leaves are reported to be sudorific, diuretic and purgative, being used in the same manner as
senna. The leaves are commonly used for ringworm and other skin diseases. The leaves in concoction are also used to
treat bronchitis and asthma
Lagundi (Vitex negundo)
Uses & Preparation:
 Asthma, Cough & Fever – Decoction ( Boil raw fruits or leaves in 2 glasses of water
for 15 minutes)Dysentery, Colds & Pain – Decoction ( Boil a handful of leaves &
flowers in water to produce a glass, three times a day)
 Skin diseases (dermatitis, scabies, ulcer, eczema) -Wash & clean the skin/wound with
the decoction
 Headache – Crush leaves may be applied on the forehead
 Rheumatism, sprain, contusions, insect bites – Pound the leaves and apply on affected
area
Yerba (Hierba ) Buena (Mentha cordifelia)
Uses & Preparation:
 Pain (headache, stomachache) – Boil chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes. Divide decoction into 2 parts, drink one part every
3 hours.
 Rheumatism, arthritis and headache – Crush the fresh leaves and squeeze sap. Massage sap on painful parts with eucalyptus
 Cough & Cold – Soak 10 fresh leaves in a glass of hot water, drink as tea. (expectorant)
 Swollen gums – Steep 6 g. of fresh plant in a glass of boiling water for 30 minutes. Use as a gargle solution
 Toothache – Cut fresh plant and squeeze sap. Soak a piece of cotton in the sap and insert this in aching tooth cavity
 Menstrual & gas pain – Soak a handful of leaves in a lass of boiling water. Drink infusion.
 Nausea & Fainting – Crush leaves and apply at nostrils of patients
 Insect bites – Crush leaves and apply juice on affected area or pound leaves until like a paste, rub on affected area
 Pruritis – Boil plant alone or with eucalyptus in water. Use decoction as a wash on affected area.
Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)
Uses & Preparation:
 Anti-edema, diuretic, anti-urolithiasis – Boil chopped leaves in a glass of water for 15
minutes until one glassful remains. Divide decoction into 3 parts, drink one part 3
times a day.
 Diarrhea – Chopped leaves and boil in a glass of water for 15 minutes. Drink one part
every 3 hours.
Tsaang Gubat (Carmona retusa)
Uses & Preparation:

 Diarrhea – Boil chopped leaves into 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes. Divide
decoction into 4 parts. Drink 1 part every 3 hours
 Stomachache – Boil chopped leaves in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes. Cool and
strain.
Niyug-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.)
Uses & Preparation:

 Anti-helmintic – The seeds are taken 2 hours after supper. If no worms are expelled,
the dose may be repeated after one week. (Caution: Not to be given to children below
4 years old)
Bayabas/Guava (Psidium guajava L.)
Uses & Preparation:
 For washing wounds – Maybe use twice a day
 Diarrhea – May be taken 3-4 times a day
As gargle and for toothache – Warm decoction is used for gargle. Freshly pounded
leaves are used for toothache. Boil chopped leaves for 15 minutes at low fire. Do not
cover and then let it cool and strain
Akapulko
(Cassia alata L.)
Uses & Preparation:
 Anti-fungal (tinea flava, ringworm, athlete’s foot and scabies) – Fresh, matured leaves
are pounded. Apply soap to the affected area 1-2 times a day
Ulasimang Bato (Peperonica pellucida)
Uses & Preparation:
 Lowers uric acid (rheumatism and gout) – One a half cup leaves are boiled in two
glass of water over low fire. Do not cover pot. Divide into 3 parts and drink one part 3
times a day
Bawang (Allium sativum)
Uses & Preparation:
 Hypertension – Maybe fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar for 30 minutes, or blanched in
boiled water for 15 minutes. Take 2 pieces 3 times a day after meals.
 Toothache – Pound a small piece and apply to affected area
Ampalaya (Mamordica Charantia)
Uses & Preparation:
 Diabetes Mellitus (Mild non-insulin dependent) – Chopped leaves then boil in a glass
of water for 15 minutes. Do not cover. Cool and strain. Take 1/3 cup 3 times a day
after meals
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 Nausea & Fainting – Crush leaves and apply at nostrils of patients

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