SAMBONG

Indications: kidney stones wounds and cuts rheumatism diarrhea spasms colds and coughs hypertensionPreparation: Sambong tea1. gather fresh sambong leaves, cut in small pieces2. wash with fresh water3. boil 50 grams of sambong leaves to a liter of water4. let it seep for 10 minutes5. remove from heat6. drink while warm 4 glasses a day for best results. Sambong poultice1. gather fresh leaves and roots2. wash with fresh clean water3. pound in a mortar4. grounded leaves may be applied or a juice extract may be used

AKAPULKO

Indications: skin disease insect bites intestinal parasites bronchitis and dyspnea asthma stomatitisPreparation: Akapulko tea1. pound or cut a cup of Akapulko seeds, leaves and flowers into manageable sizes2. let it seep in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes3. let it cool and drink a cup three times a day For skin disease1. pound Akapulko leaves 2. squeeze the juice3. apply topically on affected area twice a day until cured

*there are commercially available Akapulko herbal medicine lotions in the Philippine market for skin diseases treatment.*the potency of Akapulko HERBAL TEA is good to last for one day.NIYOG-NIYOGAN

Indications: intestinal worms and parasites inflammation of kidneys boils and skin ulcers headaches diarrhea and fever dysuria or painful urinationPreparation: Intestinal worms and parasites the seeds are dried and taken orally recommended dosage is 4 to 7 seeds for Children while 8 to 10 seeds for Adults Inflammation of kidneys fruits are believed to alleviate nephritis or inflammation of the kidneys Boils and skin ulcers leaves are pounded applied externally to skin ulcers and boils Headaches leaves are applied to the head Diarrhea and fever ripe fruits are roasted taken internally Dysuria or painful urination decoction of boiled Niyog-niyogan leaves are taken as tea to relieve pain while urinating.

TSAANG GUBAT

Uses: anti-allergic antibacterial antinocicpetive anti-inflammatory analgesic anti-diarrheal antibacterial

Preparation: For allergy and skin disinfectant1. pound leaves 2. boil in water3. let it seep4. when still warm to touch, wash to the affected area Tsaang gubat tea1. pound or cut a cup of leaves into manageable sizes2. let it seep in boiling water for 10 to 153. let it cool and drink a cup three times a day

AMPALAYA

Uses: diabetes HIV Coughs skin diseases sterility in women parasiticide antipyretic purgative

Preparations: Cooking1. ampalaya are cooked mixed with meat2. to lessen the bitterness of the ampalaya, sliced ampalaya are washed or even boiled in water with salt Powdered1. wash the leaves with fresh water2. pound to powder3. you can use carrier oils to mix with the powder for application Juice1. leaves and fruit (without the seeds) are pounded2. juiced3. added to other plesant tasting juice for drinking

LAGUNDI

Uses: relief of asthma & pharyngitis relief of rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, diarrhea treatment of cough, colds, fever and flu and other bronchopulmonary disorders alleviate symptoms of Chicken Pox removal of worms and boilsPreparations: Lagundi concoction1. wash fresh or dried Lagundi leaves2. chop then add in 4 cups of water for every 1 cup of lagundi parts3. let it boil for 10 to 15 minutes4. let it steep then strain the various parts5. drink half cup three times a day6. lagundi concoction can be stored in suitable glass container for later consumption

ULASIMANG BATO

Indications: eye inflammation sore throat diarrhea prostate problems high blood pressure arthritis gout skin boils wounds burns skin inflammation abscesses pimples headache fever abdominal pains renal problems mental excitement disorderPreparations: The whole plant can be harvested fresh, eaten raw as in salad ingredient or cooked with other vegetables and meat Juice1. collecting stems and leaves mixed with boiled water Poultice2. to be applied topically over skin wounds and inflammationBAWANG

Uses: antibacterial antifungal antiparasitic anti-inflammatory antioxidant antihypertensive lowers blood cholesterol

Preparations: Include in diet Crush and rub on affected area

BAYABAS

Uses: antiseptic anti-inflammatory anti-spasmodic antioxidant hepatoprotective anti-allergy antimicrobial anti-plasmodial anti-cough antidiabetic antigenotoxicPreparations: As antiseptic and astringent3. gather fresh bayabas leaves and wash with water4. boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in three cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes5. strain and let cool6. to use as mouthwash, gargle7. to use as wound disinfectant, wash affected areas 2 to 3 times a day8. use as vaginal wash especially after child birth For toothache1. chew leaves For wound healing1. apply poultice on wound

YERBA BUENA

Indications: body pain rheumatism arthritis headache cough and colds swollen gums and tooth aches menstrual and gas pain nausea and fainting insect bitesPreparations: Tea Poultice1. crush the fresh leaves squeeze sap2. massage sap on painful parts with eucalyptus Mouth wash1. steep 6 grams of fresh plant in a glass of boiling water for 30 minutes2. use solution as gargle Minty scent1. crush leaves2. apply at nostrils of patients For insect bites1. crush leaves and apply juice on affected part or pound leaves until paste-like2. rub this on affected part