Traditional Herbal Remedies Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the recommended method for preparing a remedy for swollen gums?

Squeeze sap and massage on painful areas

Crush leaves and apply juice on the gums

Boil 10 leaves in water for 15 minutes

Steep 6g of fresh plant in boiling water for 30 minutes (correct)

Which preparation method is used for treating nausea and fainting with Yerba Buena?

Soak crushed leaves and drink the infusion

Crush leaves and apply them topically on the stomach

Inhale fumes from boiled leaves

Crush leaves and apply at nostrils (correct)

To use Yerba Buena for toothache relief, what process should be followed?

Mash leaves and apply to the outer gums

Boil leaves and drink as tea for pain relief

Soak a cotton piece in sap and insert it in the cavity (correct)

Chew the leaves directly for instant relief

What is the effective way to prepare Yerba Buena to treat insect bites?

Crush leaves to a paste and rub on the skin Signup and view all the answers

For relief of menstrual pain, what is the suggested method using Yerba Buena?

Soak a handful of leaves in boiling water and drink the infusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Sambong?

Diuretic Signup and view all the answers

How should Tsaang-Gubat be prepared for treating stomachache?

Boil chopped leaves in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes and cool Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended use of Niyog-Niyogan for children?

Caution: Not to be given to children below 4 years old Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is indicated for the treatment of asthma?

Lagundi Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate method for using Bawang for hypertension?

Fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar, or blanched Signup and view all the answers

What dosage is recommended for Ampalaya to treat diabetes mellitus?

1/3 cup 3 times a day after meals Signup and view all the answers

How should Ulasimang Bato be prepared for lowering uric acid?

Boil one and a half cup leaves in 2 glasses of water Signup and view all the answers

For which condition is Akapulko used?

Skin infections like scabies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sambong

Known for anti-edema, diuretic, and anti-urolithiasis properties.
Preparation involves boiling chopped leaves in water for 15 minutes until reduced to one glass.
Decoction is divided into three parts; consume one part three times a day.
For diarrhea, boil chopped leaves in water for 15 minutes and drink every 3 hours.

Akapulko

Effective against fungal infections like tinea flava, ringworm, athlete's foot, and scabies.
Fresh, mature leaves are pounded and applied to the infected area 1-2 times daily.

Niyog-Niyogan

Utilized as an anti-helmintic (worm expeller).
Seeds are taken two hours after supper; if worms are not expelled, the dose may be repeated after a week.
Caution: Not for children under 4 years old.

Tsaang-Gubat

Used for treating diarrhea and stomachaches.
Diarrhea treatment involves boiling chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes and dividing the decoction into four parts, taking one part every 3 hours.
For stomachache, boil leaves in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes, cool, and strain.

Ampalaya (Bitter Melon)

Benefits mild non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
Chopped leaves are boiled in a glass of water for 15 minutes without covering.
Consume 1/3 cup three times a day after meals.

Lagundi

Treats asthma, cough, fever, dysentery, colds, and pain.
Decoction involves boiling raw fruits or leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes.
For skin diseases, wash the affected area with the decoction.
For headache, crush leaves and apply to the forehead, and for rheumatism, pound leaves and apply to affected areas.

Ulasimang Bato

Lowers uric acid levels, beneficial for rheumatism and gout.
Boil one and a half cups of leaves in two glasses of water without covering the pot.
Divide into three parts and drink each part three times a day.

Bawang (Garlic)

Used to manage hypertension; can be fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar, or blanched in boiling water.
Recommended dosage is 2 pieces three times a day after meals.
For toothache, pound a small piece of garlic and apply it to the affected area.

Bayabas (Guava)

Effective for washing wounds; can be used twice daily.
Alleviates diarrhea when consumed 3-4 times a day.
Warm decoction is suitable as a gargle; freshly pounded leaves can treat toothaches.
Boil chopped leaves for 15 minutes, strain after cooling.

Yerba Buena

Relieves pain, including headache and stomachache, by boiling chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes.
Divide decoction into two parts, and consume one part every three hours.
Its sap can be massaged onto painful areas for rheumatism and arthritis relief.
Benefits in treating cough and cold when soaked in hot water as tea.
Useful for swollen gums and toothache; fresh sap is applied directly or used as a gargle.
Helps with menstrual and gas pain via an infusion, while crushed leaves can alleviate nausea and fainting.
Treats insect bites and pruritis with crushed leaves or decoction wash.

Description

Test your knowledge on various traditional herbal remedies including Sambong, Akapulko, Niyog-Niyogan, and Tsaang-Gubat. This quiz covers their medicinal properties, preparation methods, and recommended uses. Perfect for those interested in herbal medicine and natural treatments.