5. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TOP TEN MEDICINAL PANTS.pptx

Grade 10 Health - First Quarter Department of TOP TEN Health’s MEDICINAL PLANTS  GARDEN OF HERBS Unscramble the letters to form the correct herbs approved by the Department of Health. PLAUKAO 6. Y I N O G - A I N Y O G N C 7. B A S M N G O PAMALAY...

Grade 10 Health - First Quarter Department of TOP TEN Health’s MEDICINAL PLANTS  GARDEN OF HERBS Unscramble the letters to form the correct herbs approved by the Department of Health. PLAUKAO 6. Y I N O G - A I N Y O G N C 7. B A S M N G O PAMALAY 8. A S A T N G B A T U G A 9. N I P A S T - N A S I P A WAGNAB NT SAYABAB 10. B E R Y A - N U B E A Hey there, here are the Medicinal Plants that you need to know. Check them out because it will help you cure your future illnesses. AKAPULKO Scientific name: Senna alata It is a woody bush that grows wild in the tropical climate of the Philippines and an affordable locally sourced herbal medicine. Its leaves have been traditionally used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworms, scabies, and eczema.  Grind enough amount of akapulko leaves as needed. So, how to use them Apply the extract on the affected area in your skin 2 times a day. Apply it daily within 3 weeks to correctly? complety kill the fungus (a type of germs) that causes ringworm (buni) and other fungal infections (an-an, had-had, alipunga) Fungal Ringworm AMPALAYA It is a popular medicinal herb for the treatment and Scientific name: management of Type II Momordica Charantia diabetes. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and health-benefitting phytoconstituents. In the Philippines, it can also aid those for cough, colds, asthma, as emetic especially in the newborn, for colic, How to use them For diabetes, consult a health center for a formal diagnosis and medical advice for diabetes, including the use of ampalaya leaves (Makiling variety) to help control blood sugar levels Health care professionals may advise patients to eat 1 cup of ampalaya leaves twice a day (as salad or as an ingredient in meals) Health care professionals may also advise patients to boil 2 cups of sprouts in 2 glasses of water until only half of the water is left (around 15 minutes of boiling), and BAWANG Scientific name: Alium sativum L. This herb is one of the most widely used herbal medicines in the Philippines and can also be found commonly in the kitchen of Filipino households as it is used to spice up food preparations. Its medicinal properties have been known for a long time and have been especially proven during World War II when it was used to treat wounds and infections of  Hypertension - Maybe fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar for 30 minutes, or blanched in boiled So, how to use them water for 15 minutes. Take 2 pieces 3 times a day after meals Tootache - Pound a small piece and apply to correctly? affected area Hypertension Toothache It is primarily used as an antiseptic, to disinfect wounds and can be used as a mouth wash to treat tooth decay and gum infection.. People use guava leaf for stomach and intestinal conditions, pain and diabetes. The fruit is used for high blood pressure. GUAVA Scientific name: Psidium Guajava For scabies or wounds that discharge pus Boil 1 or 2 handfuls of leafy tops of guavas in a small pot containing water. Wash the wound with the lukewarm water after it has cooled. Do this twice during the day until the scabies will heal. Consult a doctor at a health center if the symptoms persist, if sudden LAGUNDI Scientific name: Vitex negundo Lagundi is widely used by Filipinos in treating wounds and as pain medication for centuries. Lagundi leaves are used to ease headaches and cleanses ulcer; its seeds can treat skin diseases; flowers can heal numerous diseases like diarrhea and cholera; meanwhile, its black fruit, when dried and consumed, can relieve any intestinal discomfort; and lastly, the roots of Lagundi can be  Asthma, Cough and 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 Asthma glass, three times a day) Rheumatism, sprain, contusions, insect bites - Pound the leaves and apply on affected area Sprain Skin diseases (dermatitis, scabies, ulcer, eczema) - Wash & clean the skin/wound with the Scabies NIYOG-NIYOGAN Scientific name: Quisqualis indica It is a vine known as "Chinese honey suckle". It is effective in the elimination of intestinal worms due to its deworming properties, particularly the Ascaris and Trichina. Similarly, it can treat headaches, 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)  It is known as herbal medicine SAMBONG for patients with Kidney stones. Scientific name: It Blumea balsamifera is a wild aromatic shrub that grows in tropical climate areas such as the Philippines, India, Africa, and in the eastern Himalayas. Its ngai or Blumea camphor is also known for treating wounds, cuts, rheumatism, colds, coughs, and even act as anti-diarrhea and  Uses and Preparation: Anti-edema, diuretic, Diarrhea - Chopped anti-urolithiasis - Boil leaves and boil in a chopped leaves in a glass of water for 15 glass of water for 15 minutes. Drink one minutes until one part every 3 hours glassful remains. Divide decoction into 3 parts, drink one part 3 times a day. TSAANG GUBAT Scientific name: Ehretia microphylla It is also known as wild tea, this herbal plant is used to treat skin allergies like eczema, scabies, and itchiness after childbirth. The plant also contains properties that can treat mild psoriasis. Based on clinical research, tea extraction may also improve symptoms of  Diarrhea - Boil chopped leaves into 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes. Divide decoction into 4 So, how to use them parts. Drink 1 part every 3 hours Stomachache - Boil chopped leaves in 1 glass of correctly? water for 15 minutes. Cool and strain. Diarrhea Stomachache ULASIMANG BATO Scientific name: Peperomia pellucida Usually mixed as part of a salad, Pansit-pansitan is said to be good in treating arthritis and gout. Aside from that, it can cure several health conditions like abscesses, abdominal pain, skin sores, conjunctivitis, measles, and kidney stones. Some studies have described that this herb as antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and 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 YERBA BUENA Scientific name: Clinopodium douglasii It is one of the oldest household remedies known in the Philippines. The tea concoction of Yerba Buena can act as an analgesic to alleviate body aches, including pain caused by rheumatism and gout. This herbal plant can also relieve aches on the tooth and  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. Hey there, here are the Reminders on the Use of Herbal Medicine  Avoid the use of insecticide as these may leave poison on plants. In the preparation of herbal medicine, use a clay pot and remove cover while boiling at low heat. Use only part of the plant being advocated. Follow accurate dose of suggested preparation. Use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or sickness. Stop giving the herbal medication in case untoward reaction such as allergy occurs. Activity time! NEWSPAPER ADS Using newspaper and magazines, reference books or credible internet websites, identify other herbal or medicinal that you know.  Cut out pictures of medicinal plants in different reading materials such as newspapers, magazines etc. Paste them on a piece of A4 bond paper Search and write the health