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    Traditional medicine has long been practiced in the Philippines and is influenced by various cultural factors. The Department of Health has recognized traditional medicine and launched a Traditional Medicine Program to promote its safe and effective use. This led to the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 and the creation of an institute to research traditional therapies. The Department of Health has endorsed 10 medicinal plants that are commonly used in Philippine herbal medicine to treat various conditions like infections, diabetes, pain, and more.

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    Philippine

    Traditional and
    Alternative
    Medicine
    Traditional medicine has been practiced since ancient times in every culture

    throughout the world and has been an integral part of human evolution and

    development.

    The evolution of Philippine traditional medicine is an interesting study that is

    influenced by religion, mysticism, magic, superstition, folkloric herbalism and

    western medicine.
    The Philippines common traditional medicine practitioners include

    the following:

    1. Hilot or Manghihilot - acts as a midwife, a chiropractor or massage therapist

    to promote health and healing

    2. Tawas or Mangtatawas - This practitioner uses alum, candles, smoke, paper,

    eggs and other mediums to diagnose the cause of illness associated by

    prayers and incantations


    3. Albularyo - a general practitioner who uses a combination of healing

    modalities that may include prayers, incantations, mysticism and herbalism.

    Albularyos claim to draw healing powers from a supernatural source (shamanism)

    4. Medico A general practitioner similar to an albularyo but integrates western

    medicine to promote healing.

    5. Faith Healer - A practitioner who claims divine power


    In recognition of the deep seated practice of traditional medicine as an

    alternative modality for treating and preventing diseases in the Philippines,

    the Department of Health (DOH) through its former SecretaryJuan M.

    Flavierlaunched theTraditional Medicine Programin 1992. This program

    aims to promote an effective and safe use of traditional medicine,


    Then PresidentFidel V. Ramosappreciated the importance of the traditional

    medicine program and signed into lawRepublic Act 8423(R.A. 8423),

    otherwise known as theTraditional and Alternative Medicine Act(TAMA)

    of 1997. This gave rise to the creation ofPhilippine Institute of

    Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) which is tasked to

    promote and advocates the use of traditional and alternative health care

    modalities through scientific research and product development.


    Since then thePhilippine Department of Health (DOH)through

    its"Traditional Health Program has endorsed 10 medicinal plants to be

    used as herbal medicine in Philippines due to its health benefits.


    The following are the10
    Medicinal Plants in the
    Philippinesendorsed by
    DOH:
    Akapulko (Cassia alata)a medicinal plant called "ringworm bush or

    schrub" and "acapulco" in English, this Philippine herbal medicine is used to

    treat tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and itchiness.
    Ampalaya (Momordica charantia)Common names include "bitter melon "

    or "bitter gourd " in English. This Philippine herbal medicine has been found

    to be effective in the treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus), hemorrhoids,

    coughs, burns and scalds, and being studied for anti-cancer properties.
    Bawang (Allium sativum)Common name in English is "Garlic". Bawang is

    a used in Philippine herbal medicine to treat infection with antibacterial, anti-

    inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-hypertensive properties. It is widely used

    to reduce cholesterol level in blood.


    Bayabas (Psidium guajava)- "Guava" in English. A Philippine herbal

    medicine used as antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, antioxidant

    hepatoprotective, anti-allergy, antimicrobial, anti-plasmodial, anti-cough,

    antidiabetic, and antigenotoxic in folkloric medicine.


    Lagundi (Vitex negundo)- known as "5-leaved chaste tree" in English is

    used in Philippine herbal medicine to treatcough, colds and fever. It is also

    used as a relief for asthma & pharyngitis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and

    diarrhea.
    Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.)- is a vine known as "Chinese honey

    suckle". This Philippine herbal medicine is used to eliminate intestinal

    parasites.
    Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)- English name: "Ngai camphor or Blumea

    camphor" is a Philippine herbal medicine used to treat kidney stones, wounds

    and cuts, rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti spasms, colds and coughs and

    hypertension
    Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.)- English :"Wild tea" is a

    Philippine herbal medicine taken as tea to treat skin allergies including

    eczema, scabies and itchiness wounds in child birth


    Ulasimang Bato | Pansit-Pansitan - (Peperomia pellucida) is a Phillipine

    herbal medicine known for its effectivity in treating arthritis and gout.
    Yerba Buena(Clinopodium douglasii)- commonly known as Peppermint,

    is used in Philippine herbal medicine as analgesic to relive body aches and

    pain due to rheumatism and gout. It is also used to treat coughs, colds and

    insect bites

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