Sampung Halamang Gamot – Pharmaceutical Botany Review

Flashcards covering the ten approved Philippine medicinal plants (Sampung Halamang Gamot), their scientific names, therapeutic uses, and respective plant families.

What is the common name of Psidium guajava used as an antiseptic for wounds?

Bayabas

Which plant family does Psidium guajava (Bayabas) belong to?

Myrtaceae

For what medicinal purpose are Bayabas leaves traditionally used?

As an antiseptic for wounds

What is the scientific name of Ampalaya?

Momordica charantia

Which condition can Ampalaya help manage due to its hypoglycemic property?

Mild, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (Type II)

Ampalaya belongs to which plant family?

Cucurbitaceae

Which medicinal plant from the family Lilaceae is known for anticholesterolemia and antihypertensive effects?

Bawang (Allium sativum)

What are the two main cardiovascular benefits of Bawang (Allium sativum)?

Lowering cholesterol and blood pressure

Provide the scientific name of Bawang.

Allium sativum

What is the new scientific name of Yerba Buena previously known as Mentha cordifolia?

Chinopodium douglasii

For what therapeutic use is Yerba Buena commonly taken?

Analgesic / pain reliever

Yerba Buena belongs to which plant family?

Lamiaceae

Which Piperaceae plant is recommended as an anti-gout or antihyperuricemia remedy?

Pansit-pansitan (Peperomia pellucida)

What is the scientific name of Pansit-pansitan?

Peperomia pellucida

Lagundi (Vitex negundo) is primarily used for what respiratory conditions?

Cough and asthma

Which family does Lagundi belong to?

Lamiaceae

Name the antifungal herbal plant belonging to Fabaceae.

Akapulko (Cassia alata)

What type of infections is Akapulko used for?

Fungal skin infections

Provide the scientific name of Akapulko.

Cassia alata

Niyog-niyogan’s new scientific name is what?

Quisqualis indica

What is the primary pharmacologic use of Niyog-niyogan?

Anthelmintic to eliminate intestinal worms

Which plant family includes Niyog-niyogan?

Combretaceae

Tsaang-gubat (Ehretia microphylla) is primarily used to treat what condition?

Diarrhea (antidiarrheal)

What was the old scientific name of Tsaang-gubat?

Carmona retusa

Sambong (Blumea balsamifera) acts as what kind of agent beneficial for urinary conditions?

Diuretic that promotes excretion of urinary stones

To which family does Sambong belong?

Asteraceae

Provide the scientific name of Sambong.

Blumea balsamifera

The family of Pansit-pansitan is what?

Piperaceae