The ten herbs approved by DOH

These is the list of the ten (10) medicinal plants that the Philippine Department of Health
(DOH) through its "Traditional Health Program" have endorsed. All ten (10) herbs have been
thoroughly tested and have been clinically proven to have medicinal value in the relief and
treatment of various aliments:

a. Akapulko (Cassia alata) - also known as "bayabas-bayabasan" and "ringworm bush" in
English, this herbal medicine is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections.
b. Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) - known as "bitter gourd" or "bitter melon" in English, it
most known as a treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus), for the non-insulin dependent
patients.
c. Bawang (Allium sativum) - popularly known as "garlic", it mainly reduces cholesterol in
the blood and hence, helps control blood pressure.
d. Bayabas (Psidium guajava) - "guava" in English. It is primarily used as an antiseptic, to
disinfect wounds. Also, it can be used as a mouth wash to treat tooth decay and gum
infection.
e. Lagundi (Vitex negundo) - known in English as the "5-leaved chaste tree". It's main use
is for the relief of coughs and asthma.
f. Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.) - is a vine known as "Chinese honey suckle". It is
effective in the elimination of intestinal worms, particularly the Ascaris and Trichina.
Only the dried matured seeds are medicinal -crack and ingest the dried seeds two hours after
eating (5 to 7 seeds for children & 8 to 10 seeds for adults). If one dose does not
eliminate the worms, wait a week before repeating the dose.
g. Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)- English name: Blumea camphora. A diuretic that helps in the
excretion of urinary stones. It can also be used as an edema.
h. Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.) - Prepared like tea, this herbal medicine is
effective in treating intestinal motility and also used as a mouth wash since the leaves of
this shrub has high fluoride content.
i. Ulasimang Bato (Peperomia pellucida) - also known as "pansit-pansitan" it is effective in
fighting arthritis and gout. The leaves can be eaten fresh (about a cupful) as salad or like
tea. For the decoction, boil a cup of clean chopped leaves in 2 cups of water. Boil for 15
to 20 minutes. Strain, let cool and drink a cup after meals (3 times day).
j. Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) - commonly known as Peppermint, this vine is used as
an analgesic to relive body aches and pain. It can be taken internally as a decoction or
externally by pounding the leaves and applied directly on the afflicted area.

Antioxidant Defense

Pineapple health benefits


The bukidnon province there is big plantation of pineapple.
The pineapple is contains a strong natural digestive enzyme " bromelain" that help to break down nutriens for better digestive and absorption. Pineapple is an excellent source of the trace
mineral manganese, an essential cofactor in a number of enzymatic processes important to the production of energy and antioxidant defense. It is also a good source of thiamin, a B- vitamin that acts as a cofactor in enzymatic processes and energy production. pineapple
is also a known anti-inflamatory immune system builder.