Luhang-dalaga General info: The name derives from the Greek words pedilon‚ meaning "slipper‚" and anthos‚ meaning "flower." Botany Half-Woody plant growing to a height of 1.5 meters or less‚ with fleshy branches which produce milky juice. The leaves are fleshy‚ smooth‚ alternate‚ deciduous‚ ovate or oblong‚ 3.5 to 7.5 cm long‚ pointed at both ends. Flowers are reddish. Capsules are 9 mm broad. Parts utilized Leaves Properties Considered emetic‚ anti-inflammatory‚ antibacterial
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Report on Herbal Medicine Introduction This report investigates Herbal medicine and considers whether the therapy is effective and safe. The report gathered information from the following sources: American Botanical Council (ABC is an independent‚ nonprofit organization supported by thousands of members around the world)‚ (abc.herbalgram.org) since 1988. http://www.herbpalace.com Facts and Finding 1. Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to mankind
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medicinal plants to be used as herbal medicine in Philippines due to its beneficial effects. These herbal medicines have underwent clinical studies through the Philippine Department of Health’s "Traditional Health Program" to offer as alternative to conventioanl medicines. Below is the list of these medicinal plants: 1. Akapulko (Cassia alata) Common names include "bayabas-bayabasan" in tagalog‚ "ringworm bush or schrub" and "acapulco" in English‚ this Philippine herbal medicine is used to treat tinea
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10 HERBAL MEDICINES 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: 1. 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. 2.
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STANDARDIZATION OF HERBAL MEDICINES/PRODUCTS: PREAMBLE: Herbal medicine is the most primitive traditional approach to the treatment of diseases and ailments. It is called herbal medicine because it involves the use of plants or plant parts. There is no doubt that herbal medicines provided the first basis for therapeutics before the development or advent of orthodox medicine. Despite the fact that‚ over the years‚ chemists have synthesized a large number of chemical substances‚ many of which have
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Philippines which has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Research on lagundi conducted by the Philippine Department of Health has suggested that the plant has a number of practical uses‚ and the use of lagundi is actively promoted by the government as a result. Outside of the Philippines‚ preparations of lagundi are sometimes available at stores which supply herbal medicines‚ or through practitioners of herbal and alternative medicine. This plant is native to the swamps of the
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the consciousness of the advertisement of herbal medicine at strategic locations such as roadsides‚ markets and motor parks in major towns and cities where the attention of passers-by could easily be attracted. A major channel of reaching the prospective consumers at such settings was the suspension of blaring loudspeakers on the top of stationary vehicles. Although this advertising channel still subsists‚ a new trend in the advertisement of herbal medicine in modern times is the aggressive marketing
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10 Herbal Medicine RA NO. 8423- Phil Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) Mnemonic is BUBLY/SANTA B-AWANG (Hypertesion‚Lowers Cholesterol‚ Toothache) U-LISIMANG BATO (PANCIT-PANCITAN) (Lowers uric acid‚ Rheumatism) B-AYABAS (Diarrhea‚ Wounds‚ Toothache) L-AGUNDI (Cough‚ Asthma‚ Fever) Y-ERBA BUENA (Muscle Pain‚ Athritis‚ Rheumatism‚ Cough‚ Headache) S- AMBONG (anti-Edema‚ Diuretic‚ Anti-Urolithiasis) A-MPLAYA (Diabetes‚ Mellitus) N-NIOG-NIOGAN (Paratism‚ Arcariasis
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Benefits of Herbal Medicine in the Fight Against Joint Pain Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases that cause chronic joint pain symptoms are among the most common disabling conditions among adults. If you suffer from chronic join pain you are in good company as it is estimated that about 33% of adults in the United States suffer from some form of chronic joint pain. There are many new prescription medications available for the treatment of these conditions‚ but if you’re concerned about the side effects
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focus on friendship between women (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants‚ Sex and The City Movie‚ Thelma and Louise‚ Beaches)‚ and at least one should focus on friendship between men (Wayne’s World ‚City Slickers‚ Dead Poets’ Society‚ Talk to Her‚ About Schmidt‚ Sideways‚ Grumpy Old Men). The remaining films may portray friendships of women‚ men‚ or women and men (e.g.‚ Old School‚ My Girl‚ Circle of Friends‚ Toy Story). Your report should identify similarities and differences in friendship communication
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