10 DOH APPROVED HERBAL MEDICINE

An act creating the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) to accelerate the development of traditional and alternative health care in the Philippines, providing for a traditional and alternative health care development fund and for other purposes.

Republic Act 8423, Traditional and Alternative Medicine (TAMA) Act of 1997

Republic Act 8423 is also known as?

Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997

What does PITAHC stands for?

PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE

10 Herbal Medicines approved by DOH acronym:

SANTALUBBY

Sambong

Akapulko

Niyog-niyogan

Tsaang Gubat

Ampalaya

Lagundi

Ulasimang Bato

Bawang

Bayabas

Yerba Buena

ALL are reminders on the use of herbal medicine EXCEPT?

a. In preparing a herbal medicine, use a clay pot and remove cover while boiling at low heat

b. If signs and symptoms are not relieved after usage of 2-3 doses of herbal meds, just stay at home and wait for the symptoms to subside

c. Use only the part of the plant being advocated

d. Use only half the dosage prescribed for fresh parts (like leaves) when using dried parts

ANSWER: B.

If signs and symptoms are not relieved after 2-3 dose of herbal meds, consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and to have necessary treatment for specificity of s/sx present.

What is the rationale for avoiding the use of insecticides?

Insecticides may leave POISONS on plants, and may result to more harm than good to the individual using that specific herbal medicine.

What do you need to prepare when using herbal medicine?

- use a clay pot

- remove cover while boiling at low heat

Use only part of the plant being advocated

a. True

b. False

TRUE

You can increase the dosage of suggested preparation of the herbal medicine

a. True

b. False

FALSE

follow only accurate dose of suggested preparation of herbal meds

Can you use different kinds of herbal plants for each type of symptoms or sickness?

a. Yes

b. No

NO

Use only ONE kind of herbal plant for EACH symptom or sickness.

Use only half the dosage prescribed for?

fresh parts like leaves when using dried parts

Why do you need to dispose Decoctions after one day?

Decoctions loose potency after some time, disposing it after one day is necessary.

How do you keep Decoctions fresh during the day?

To keep decoctions fresh, keep lukewarm in a flash or thermos.

Leaves, fruits, flowers or nuts that are not mature or young can be harvested

a. True

b. False

FALSE

These plants MUST BE MATURED before harvesting them, because LESS medicinal substances are found on YOUNG PARTS.

Allergic reactions may occur in herbal medication. As a student nurse, what should you teach a client about allergies who is trying this type of remedy at home for the first time?

Educate client to STOP HERBAL MEDICATION in any case of hypersensitivity occurrence as this may indicate harmful reactions.

Added info: Herbal remedies, including teas, made from plants can cause allergic reactions, such as hives, or can induce asthma symptoms.

Young plants around mother plant may be separated when they have?

They may be separated when they have 3 or more leaves

SAMBONG height and leaves

A plant that reaches 1 1/2 to 3 meters in height with rough hairy leaves

What is the scientific name of Sambong?

Blumea balsamifera

What are the different uses of Sambong?

- Anti-edema

- Diuretic

- Anti-urolithiasis

What is the med prep for Sambong?

- Boil chopped leaves in water for 15 minutes until one glassful remains. Cool and strain.

- Divide decoction into 3 parts. Drink one part 3 times a day.

What do you need to take note of Sambong?

Sambong is NOT a medicine for kidney infection

Akapulko is a plant that is also known as: (2 other terms)

(1) Ringworm Bush

(2) Bayas-bayasan

Akapulko leaves & characteristic (shape)

- Leaves are embraces with 9-20 oblong-elliptical shaped leaflets

- It has flowers with oblong sepals

Akapulko height

Akapulko is about 1-2 meters tall

What is the scientific name of Akapulko?

Cassia alata

What are the different uses of Akapulko?

- Anti-fungal: Tinea Flava, Ringworm, Athlete's Foot, and Scabies

What is the med prep for Akapulko?

- Fresh, matured leaves are pounded

- Apply as a soap to the affected part 1-2x a day

Niyug-Niyogan is a vine which bears tiny fruits and grows wild in backyards, that is also known? as?

Chinese Honey Suckle

Seeds of niyug-niyogan must:

seeds must come from mature, dried but newly opened fruits

Niyug-niyogan stem cuttings height

Propagated through stem cuttings about 20 cm in height

What is the scientific name of Niyug-niyogan?

Quisqualis indica L.

What is the use of Niyug-niyogan?

- Anti-helminthic (used to expel parasitic worms)

What is the med prep of Niyug-niyogan?

- Seeds of niyug-niyogan are eaten raw two hours before the patient's last meal of the day.

Contraindications of Niyug-niyogan

- cannot be given to children < 4 years old

Number of Seeds intake of Niyug-niyogan according to age are the following:

Adults = may take 10 seeds

4-7 years old = only 4 seeds

8-9 years old = only 6 seeds

10- 12 years old = 7 seeds

A shrub with small shiny nice-looking leaves that grows in wild uncultivated areas and forests that is also known as Forest Tea or Wild Tea.

What is this herbal medicine called?

TSAANG GUBAT

What is the scientific name of Tsaang Gubat?

Carmona retusa

What are the different uses of Tsaang gubat?

- Diarrhea

- Stomach Ache

What is the med prep for Tsaang gubat?

(a) Boil the following amount of chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 mins or until amount of water goes down to 1 glass. Cool and strain.

(b) Wash leaves and chop. Boil chopped leaves in 1 glass of water for 15 mins. Cool and filter/strain and drink.

Also known as bitter gourd or bitter melon. A climbing vine with tendrils that grow up to 20 cm long that have leaves that are heart-shaped, which are 5-10 cm in diameter.

What herbal medicine is this?

AMPALAYA

Characteristic of Ampalaya:

Fruits have ribbed and wrinkled surface that are fleshy green with pointed ends at length and has a bitter taste.

What is the scientific name of Ampalaya?

Momordica charantia

Ampalaya is used for?

used for lowering blood sugar levels (DM - mild-non insulin dependent)

What is the med prep for Ampalaya?

- Gather and wash young leaves very well. Chop.

- Boil 6 tablespoons in two glassfuls of water for 15 minutes under low fire.

- Do not cover pot. Cool and strain.

- Take one third cup 3 times a day after meal

A shrub growing wild in vacant lots and waste land. Also known as the "5 Leaved-Chaste Tree", wherein the flowers of the plant are blue and bell in shape.

The small fruits turn black when ripe, and it is better to collect the leaves when are in bloom.

What herbal medicine is this?

LAGUNDI

What is the scientific term of Lagundi?

Vitex negundo

What are the different uses of Lagundi?

- Asthma and cough

- Fever, dysentery, colds & pain

- Skin diseases and wounds

- Headache

- Rheumatism, sprain, contusions, insect bites

- Aromatic bath for sick patients.

Lagundi is used for asthma, cough, and fever. What is the med prep?

boil chopped raw fruits or leaves in 2 glasses of water left for 15 minutes until the water left in only 1 glass (decoction). Strain.

Lagundi is also used for dysentery, colds and pain. What is the med prep?

boil a handful of leaves and flowers in water to produce a glass full of decoction 3 times a day.

Lagundi is also used for skin diseases (dermatitis, scabies, ulcer, eczema) and wounds. What is the med prep?

prepare a decoction of the leaves. Wash and clean the skin/wound with the decoction.

Lagundi is also used for headache. What is the med prep?

crushed leaves may be applied on the forehead

Lagundi is also used for rheumatisms, sprain, contusions and insect bites. What is the med prep?

pound the leaves and apply on the affected part

Also known as "Silver bush or Shiny bush", "Pansit, Pansitan". A weed with heart-shaped leaves that grow in shady parts of the garden and yard.

ULASIMANG BATO

What is the scientific name of Ulasimang Bato?

Peperomia pellucida

Ulasimang bato is used for?

Lowering uric acid (Rheumatism and Gout)

Med prep for Ulasimang Bato?

- Wash the leaves well. 1 ½ cup leaves are boiled in 2 glassfuls of water over low fire. Do not cover pot. Cool and strain. Divide into 3 parts and drink each part 3x a day.

- May also be eaten as salad. Wash the leaves well. Prepare one and a half cups of leaves (not closely packed). Divide into 3 part and take as salad 3x a day

A low herb that grows up to 60 cm high that have flat and linear leaves. Bulbs consist of several tubers. This herbal medicine is called?

BAWANG OR GARLIC

What is the scientific term of Bawang?

Allium sativum

Bawang is used for?

- For hypertension

- Toothache

- Lowers cholesterol levels in the blood

What is the med prep for bawang?

- May be fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar for 30 minutes, or blanched in boiled water for 5 minutes. Take 2 pieces 3x a day after meals.

- For toothache, pound a small piece and apply to affected part.

What is the precaution of using bawang as a herbal medicine?

Bawang needs to be taken with a full stomach to prevent stomach disturbances and intestinal ulcers

A tree that is about 4-5 meters high with tiny white flowers that have round or oval fruits that can be eaten raw. This herbal medicine is called?

BAYABAS OR GUAVA

What is the scientific term of bayabas?

Psidium guajava

What are the different uses of Bayabas?

- For washing wounds

- For toothache

- For diarrhea

Med prep of Bayabas?

Warm decoction is used for gargle.

Freshly pounded leaves are used for toothache. Guava leaves are to be washed well and chopped. Boil for 15 minutes at low fire. Do not cover pot. Cool and strain before use

A small multi-branching aromatic herb that have leaves that are small, elliptical and with toothed margin. The stem of this plant creeps to the ground and develop roots. What is the herbal medicine called?

YERBA BUENA OR PEPPERMINT

Different uses of yerba buena or peppermint?

- For pain in different parts of the body as headache, stomach ache

- Rheumatism, arthritis and headache

- Cough and cold

- Swollen gums & toothache

- Menstrual and gas pain

- Nausea and fainting

- Insect bites & pruritus

Yerba Buena (Peppermint) is used for pain in different parts of the body. What is the med prep?

boil chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes. Cool and strain.

Yerba Buena (Peppermint) is used for rheumatism, arthritis and headache. What is the med prep?

crush the fresh leaves and squeeze sap. Massage sap on painful parts with eucalyptus.

Yerba Buena (Peppermint) is used for cough and cold. What is the med prep?

get about 10 fresh leaves and soak in a glass of hot water. Drink as tea. Acts as an expectorant.

Yerba Buena (Peppermint) is used for toothache. What is the med prep?

cut fresh plant and squeeze sap. Soak a piece of cotton in the sap and insert this in aching tooth cavity. Mouth should be rinsed by gargling salt solution before inserting the cotton.

To prepare salt solution of Peppermint (Yerba buena)

Add 5 grams of table salt to one glass of water