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What method is suggested for pain relief from bruises and wounds?
What method is suggested for pain relief from bruises and wounds?
- Mix with alcohol
- Crush leaves and apply juice (correct)
- Soak in boiling water
- Chew the leaves
How should one prepare a decoction for headache relief?
How should one prepare a decoction for headache relief?
- Soak leaves in cold water
- Boil chopped leaves in alcohol
- Boil chopped leaves in water for 15 minutes (correct)
- Crush leaves and mix with honey
What is the recommended use for the sap of the plant?
What is the recommended use for the sap of the plant?
- Apply directly to insect bites
- Drink it for menstrual pain
- Dilute in water and wash wounds
- Soak cotton and apply to a tooth cavity (correct)
What treatment involves crushing leaves and applying to the nostrils?
What treatment involves crushing leaves and applying to the nostrils?
For menstrual pain, what is the recommended method?
For menstrual pain, what is the recommended method?
What should be done for pruritus according to the remedies listed?
What should be done for pruritus according to the remedies listed?
How can the leaves be used to treat rheumatism or arthritis?
How can the leaves be used to treat rheumatism or arthritis?
What is the purpose of mixing plant parts with alcohol?
What is the purpose of mixing plant parts with alcohol?
What potential risk is associated with eating certain foods directly after preparation?
What potential risk is associated with eating certain foods directly after preparation?
What is the correct scientific name of guava?
What is the correct scientific name of guava?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized property of guava in folkloric medicine?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized property of guava in folkloric medicine?
How should bitter melon be prepared for treating diabetes?
How should bitter melon be prepared for treating diabetes?
What is the recommended frequency for taking an infusion of guava for effectiveness?
What is the recommended frequency for taking an infusion of guava for effectiveness?
What should be avoided in the preparation of herbal medicine?
What should be avoided in the preparation of herbal medicine?
Which of the following is an appropriate use of herbal medicine as mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is an appropriate use of herbal medicine as mentioned in the content?
What is a common method to alleviate toothache using the properties of guava?
What is a common method to alleviate toothache using the properties of guava?
What is the primary focus of treatment in the discussed therapies?
What is the primary focus of treatment in the discussed therapies?
Which practice involves the manipulation of the spine and limbs?
Which practice involves the manipulation of the spine and limbs?
What are herbal medicines primarily composed of?
What are herbal medicines primarily composed of?
Which therapy is synonymous with nutritional healing?
Which therapy is synonymous with nutritional healing?
What is the goal of pranic healing?
What is the goal of pranic healing?
Which aspect is primarily addressed by nutritional therapy?
Which aspect is primarily addressed by nutritional therapy?
What type of disturbances do the therapies aim to relieve?
What type of disturbances do the therapies aim to relieve?
Which of these describes a crude state of herbal medicine?
Which of these describes a crude state of herbal medicine?
What is the primary use of the herb Sambong?
What is the primary use of the herb Sambong?
How should the leaves of Akapulko be prepared for use?
How should the leaves of Akapulko be prepared for use?
What is the recommended frequency of drinking the decoction made from Sambong?
What is the recommended frequency of drinking the decoction made from Sambong?
What condition is Tsaang Gubat primarily used to treat?
What condition is Tsaang Gubat primarily used to treat?
Which of the following statements about Akapulko is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about Akapulko is incorrect?
What preparation method is recommended for treating diarrhea with leaves?
What preparation method is recommended for treating diarrhea with leaves?
Which method is used to create a massage sap for pain relief?
Which method is used to create a massage sap for pain relief?
What is one of the uses of Blumea balsamifera?
What is one of the uses of Blumea balsamifera?
What is the preparation method for using herbal medicine from plants in the Philippines?
What is the preparation method for using herbal medicine from plants in the Philippines?
How often can decoction be consumed for health benefits?
How often can decoction be consumed for health benefits?
What condition can Yerba Buena (Mentha cordifolia) help alleviate?
What condition can Yerba Buena (Mentha cordifolia) help alleviate?
What is a method of using herbs for treating swollen gums?
What is a method of using herbs for treating swollen gums?
Which statement accurately describes the preparation of herbal medicine?
Which statement accurately describes the preparation of herbal medicine?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using Yerba Buena?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using Yerba Buena?
What cultural factors influence the use of medicinal plants in the Philippines?
What cultural factors influence the use of medicinal plants in the Philippines?
What is the recommended boiling time for preparing a decoction?
What is the recommended boiling time for preparing a decoction?
Study Notes
Herbal Medicine in the Philippines
- Herbal medicine includes traditional practices using local plants for health benefits, integrating culture and heritage.
- Ten primary medicinal plants recognized for their therapeutic properties:
- Akapulko (Cassia alata)
- Bawang (Allium sativum)
- Bayabas (Psidium guajava)
- Lagundi (Vitex negundo)
- Niyog-niyugan (Quisqualis indica)
- Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)
- Tsaang gubat (Ehretia microphylla)
- Pansit-pansitan (Peperomia pellucida)
- Yerba Buena (Mentha cordifolia)
- Ampalaya (Momordica charantia)
Poultice and Decoction Uses
- A poultice can relieve toothaches by soaking cotton in sap and placing it in the cavity.
- For menstrual and gas pain, boil leaves in water and drink the infusion.
- Bruises and wounds can be treated with leaf juice or a paste from crushed leaves.
- Nausea and fainting can be alleviated by crushing leaves and placing them at the patient's nostrils.
- Skin conditions like pruritus can be treated by boiling plants in water for washes.
Yerba Buena Application
- Known for its analgesic properties, helpful for aches and coughs.
- For swollen gums, steep fresh plant in boiling water for 30 minutes as a gargle.
- Toothaches can be addressed by massaging sap from the plant on the painful area.
Sambong Benefits
- Effective against kidney stones and gout; assists as a diuretic.
- Chopped leaves can be boiled for 15 minutes, divided into three doses and consumed throughout the day.
- Helps manage diarrhea by boiling leaves and consuming the decoction.
Akapulko and Other Treatments
- Akapulko is revered for treating skin conditions such as ringworm and scabies.
- Fresh leaves can be pounded and applied to affected areas for fungal infections.
- Guava leaves possess antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties suitable for wound cleaning.
Ampalaya and Nutritional Uses
- Ampalaya aids in managing diabetes, burns, and coughs.
- Its leaves can be boiled and consumed to maintain blood sugar levels.
- The plant is under study for potential anticancer properties.
Herbal Medicine Preparation Guidelines
- Use clay pots for boiling herbal medicine, avoiding insecticides on plants to prevent toxicity.
- Boil only the recommended part and follow exact dosages for preparation.
- Ensure accurate boiling time to retain the medicinal qualities.
Additional Healing Approaches
- Nutritional therapy emphasizes using food to improve health and mitigate disease risks.
- Pranic healing focuses on energy balance as a holistic healing method.
Key Reminders
- Internal organs may react positively to well-prepared herbal remedies.
- Continuous assessment of symptoms is crucial for determining the efficacy of herbal treatments.
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Explore effective natural remedies for alleviating toothache and other pains using natural ingredients. This quiz covers methods such as poultices and herbal infusions that can provide relief from toothaches and menstrual discomfort. Test your knowledge on these remedies and their applications.
