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What is the scientific name of Sambong?

  • Cassia alata
  • Carmona retusa
  • Quisqualis indica L.
  • Blumea balsamifera (correct)

Which herbal plant is indicated for treating ringworm?

  • Akapulko (correct)
  • Tsaang Gubat
  • Sambong
  • Niyug-niyogan

What is the method of preparation for treating diarrhea with Tsaang Gubat?

  • Boil chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water (correct)
  • Pound fresh leaves and apply
  • Boil flowers in water
  • Take seeds after supper

Which part of the Niyug-niyogan plant is used to treat intestinal worms?

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For what reason should Sambong not be given to individuals under 4 years old?

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What preparation method is recommended for using Akapulko against skin infections?

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How should the decoction of Sambong leaves be taken for anti-edema treatment?

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What characteristic is NOT true for Tsaang Gubat?

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What is the primary use of Ampalaya in traditional medicine?

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Which preparation method is used to utilize Lagundi for treating asthma?

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How should Ulasimang Bato be prepared to lower uric acid levels?

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What is Bawang primarily used for?

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Which plant is known for its blue, bell-shaped flowers?

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What is the correct decoction method for treating skin diseases with Lagundi?

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What is a characteristic feature of the Ampalaya fruit?

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What part of Ulasimang Bato is used to prepare for lowering uric acid?

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What is a common use of Bayabas leaves?

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How should Yerba Buena be prepared for treating headaches?

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What mode of transmission is NOT associated with HIV?

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For what condition can freshly pounded Yerba Buena leaves be used?

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What is the correct preparation method for using Bayabas leaves as a gargle?

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What symptom can Yerba Buena help with by using its leaves as a paste?

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How many types of HIV are primarily recognized?

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Which of the following is not a treatment application for Yerba Buena?

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What is the primary mode of transmission for Hepatitis A virus (HAV)?

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Which preventive measure is recommended for avoiding schistosomiasis?

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Which of the following symptoms is associated with hepatitis A?

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What is the causative agent of leptospirosis?

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Which test is most appropriate for confirming leptospirosis?

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What is the primary action taken during the management of mild leptospirosis cases?

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Which plant is known for its use in treating wounds, toothache, and diarrhea?

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What scientific name corresponds to the plant Yerba Buena?

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What is the incubation period for early HIV infection?

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Which of the following symptoms may be associated with early HIV infection?

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What type of test detects the genetic material of the HIV virus?

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Which preventive measure involves medication taken before potential exposure to HIV?

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How is Leptospirosis commonly transmitted?

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What is the incubation period for Leptospirosis?

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Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure against HIV?

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Which of the following groups are at risk for leptospirosis?

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What is the primary mode of entry for Leptospires into the human body?

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What is the first-line antibiotic for severe leptospirosis cases?

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What is the most effective way to prevent HIV transmission during sexual activity?

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Which of the following bodily fluids is most commonly associated with HIV transmission?

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What is the primary aim of the family planning program?

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What is the scientific name of Niyug niyugan?

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Flashcards

Sambong use for edema

Boil Sambong leaves in water to make a decoction. Drink 1/3 of the decoction 3 times a day to reduce swelling.

Sambong treatment for diarrhea

Boil Sambong leaves in water to make a decoction. Drink 1 part every 3 hours to treat diarrhea.

Akapulko treatment for skin fungus

Pound fresh Akapulko leaves and apply the paste to the affected area to treat ringworm, athlete's foot, etc. Use soap.

Niyug-niyogan seed use

Take Niyug-niyogan seeds after dinner to treat intestinal worms. Repeat after one week if no worms expelled. Not for children under 4.

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Tsaang Gubat remedy for diarrhea

Boil Tsaang Gubat leaves in 2 glasses of water. Divide into 4 parts and drink 1 part every 3 hours for diarrhea.

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Tsaang Gubat treatment for stomachache

Boil Tsaang Gubat leaves in 1 glass of water. Cool and drink to relieve stomach pain.

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Sambong height range

Sambong plants grow from 1.5 to 3 meters tall.

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Akapulko plant description

Akapulko is a plant that is 1-2 meters tall with clustered leaves and flowers.

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Ampalaya (Bitter Melon) use

Lowering blood sugar levels in mild, non-insulin-dependent diabetes.

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Lagundi use for asthma

Lagundi leaves or fruits are boiled to make a decoction for asthma, cough, and fever relief.

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Ulasimang Bato use

Ulasimang Bato leaves are boiled to lower uric acid levels, used for rheumatism and gout.

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Bawang (Garlic) use for hypertension

Garlic is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension).

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Lagundi use for skin diseases

Lagundi decoction is used to treat skin diseases such as dermatitis, scabies, ulcers, and eczema.

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Lagundi use for fever

A decoction of Lagundi leaves or fruit is used for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

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Bawang (Garlic) use for toothache

Crushed garlic is applied directly to ease tooth pain.

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Ulasimang Bato preparation

Boil one and a half cups of leaves in two glasses of water (low heat, uncovered) for gout and rheumatism

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Bayabas (Psidium guajava) use for wounds

Wash wounds with bayabas, possibly twice daily.

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Bayabas (Psidium guajava) use for diarrhea

Take bayabas 3-4 times a day for diarrhea.

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Yerba Buena (Mentha Cordifelia) for pain

Boil yerba buena leaves in water, divide, and drink every 3 hours for pain (headache, stomachache).

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Yerba Buena (Mentha Cordifelia) for cough/cold

Soak 10 fresh leaves in hot water and drink as tea for cough and cold (expectorant).

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HIV causative agent

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Two main types are HIV-1 and HIV-2.

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HIV transmission

HIV transmission occurs through unprotected sex, shared needles, mother-to-child, blood transfusion, and organ transplant.

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Yerba Buena (Mentha Cordifelia) for toothache

Use fresh plant sap soaked in cotton to apply to aching tooth.

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Yerba Buena (Mentha Cordifelia) for swollen gums

Steep 6g fresh plant in boiling water for 30 minutes, use as gargle solution for swollen gums.

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HIV Transmission: Occupational Exposure

Healthcare workers can be exposed to HIV through infected blood, potentially during procedures or accidents.

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Early HIV Symptoms

Early HIV infection often causes flu-like symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and sore throat. However, many people don't experience noticeable symptoms initially.

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HIV Antibody Test

This test detects antibodies produced by the body in response to HIV infection. It can be done through ELISA or rapid antibody tests.

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CD4 T-Cell Count

This test measures the number of CD4 cells, which are immune cells targeted by HIV. A low CD4 count indicates weakened immunity.

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Safe Sex Practices for HIV Prevention

Using condoms consistently and correctly during sexual intercourse significantly reduces the risk of HIV transmission.

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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

PrEP involves taking medication to prevent HIV infection in individuals at high risk for exposure.

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Leptospirosis Transmission

Leptospirosis infection occurs through contact with contaminated urine or water, usually through the eyes, nose, mouth, or open wounds.

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Leptospirosis Incubation Period

The incubation period for Leptospirosis typically ranges from 5 to 14 days, but can be anywhere from 2 to 30 days.

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Schistosomiasis

A parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma worms that affects the urinary tract, intestines, and liver, particularly common in tropical areas.

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Hepatitis A

A viral infection of the liver caused by the HAV virus, usually spread through contaminated food or water.

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Leptospirosis

A bacterial infection caused by Leptospira bacteria, primarily transmitted through contact with infected animal urine.

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Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT)

A diagnostic test used to confirm Leptospirosis infection by detecting antibodies against Leptospira bacteria in the blood.

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Tsaang Gubat

A common herbal plant in the Philippines known scientifically as Carmona retusa.

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Yerba Buena

A popular herbal plant in the Philippines known scientifically as Mentha Cordifelia.

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Bayabas

A common tropical fruit known scientifically as Psidium guajava.

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Bawang

A common culinary herb known scientifically as Allium sativum.

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Severe Leptospirosis Treatment

Intravenous penicillin G is the standard treatment for severe leptospirosis, but third-generation cephalosporins like cefotaxime and ceftriaxone are also widely used.

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HIV Transmission Fluid

HIV is most commonly transmitted through blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, and breast milk.

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HIV Primary Transmission Modes

HIV is primarily transmitted through anal or vaginal sex and sharing needles or syringes for drug injection.

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HIV Prevention during Sex

The most effective ways to prevent HIV transmission during sexual activity are abstinence, not sharing needles, and using condoms correctly every time.

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EPI Objective

The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) aims to ensure that infants, children, and mothers have access to essential childhood vaccines.

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Traditional Healthcare Institute

The Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) was established by Republic Act 8423 to promote and regulate traditional and alternative medicine.

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Study Notes

Herbal Plants - Sambong

  • Scientific name: Blumea balsamifera
  • Height: Reaches 1.2 to 3 meters
  • Leaves: Rough, hairy
  • Uses: Anti-edema, diuretic, anti-urolithiasis, diarrhea
  • Preparation: Boil chopped leaves in water (15 minutes). Divide decoction into 3 parts. Drink one part 3 times a day for conditions like anti-edema. For diarrhea, drink one part every 3 hours after boiling chopped leaves.

Herbal Plants - Akapulko

  • Scientific name: Cassia alata
  • Height: 1 to 2 meters
  • Leaves: Oblong-elliptical, with 8-20 leaflets.
  • Uses: Anti-fungal (tinea flava, ringworm, athlete's foot, scabies)
  • Preparation: Pound mature leaves, apply to the affected area 1-2 times per day.

Herbal Plants - Niyug-niyogan

  • Scientific name: Quisqualis indica L.
  • Description: Vine, bearing tiny fruits
  • Seed Source: Mature, dried, recently opened fruits.
  • Propagation: Stem cuttings (20 cm in length)
  • Uses: Anti-helmintic (worms).
  • Preparation: Consume seeds 2 hours after supper. If no worms are expelled, repeat after a week. Do not give to children under 4 years of age.

Herbal Plants - Tsaang Gubat

  • Scientific name: Carmona retusa
  • Description: Shrub with small, shiny leaves
  • Habitat: Wild, uncultivated areas and forests
  • Uses: Diarrhea, stomach aches
  • Preparation: Diarrhea- Boil leaves in 2 glasses of water (15 minutes). Divide decoction into 4 parts. Drink one part every 3 hours. Stomach aches- Boil chopped leaves in 1 glass of water (15 minutes). Cool and strain.

Herbal Plants - Ampalaya

  • Scientific name: Momordica Charantia
  • Description: Climbing vine with tendrils, heart-shaped leaves up to 10 centimeters in diameter.
  • Fruit: Ribbed, wrinkled, fleshy green with pointed ends, bitter taste.
  • Uses: Indication of Bitter gourd, or bitter melon.

Herbal Plants - Lagundi

  • Scientific name: Vitex negundo L.
  • Description: 5-leafed chaste tree, grows wild in vacant lots and wastelands.
  • Flowers: Blue, bell-shaped. Fruits black when ripe
  • Uses: Asthma, cough, fever, dysentery, colds, skin diseases, headache, rheumatism.
  • Preparation: Methods vary based on the particular ailment.

Herbal Plants - Ulasimang Bato

  • Scientific name: Peperomia pellucida
  • Description: Silver bush, shiny leaves, heart-shaped leaves.
  • Uses: Lowering uric acid (rheumatism, gout)
  • Preparation: Boil leaves in 2 glasses of water over low heat. Do not cover. Divide and drink 1 portion 3 times a day.

Herbal Plants - Bawang

  • Scientific name: Allium sativum
  • Description: Low herb, with flat, linear leaves, bulb consisting of tubers.
  • Uses: Hypertension (fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar, blanched), Toothache (pound, apply to affected area)
  • Preparation: Multiple methods; vary based on application.

Herbal Plants - Bayabas

  • Scientific name: Psidium guajava
  • Description: Tree, 4-5 meters high with tiny white flowers and round/oval fruits.
  • Uses: Wash wounds, gargle and toothache. The freshly pounded leaves are used for toothache, and the warm decoction is used for gargling.
  • Preparation: Freshly pounded leaves, warm decoction.

Herbal Plants - Yerba Buena

  • Scientific name: Mentha Cordifelia
  • Description: Small, multi-branched aromatic herb with elliptical leaves and toothed margins
  • Uses: Relieve pain (headache, stomachache), rheumatism, arthritis, and headache, cough and cold, swollen gums, toothache, menstrual and gas pains.
  • Preparation: Vary based on the ailment.

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