HERBAL MEDICINE

All ten (10) herb have been thoroughly tested and have been clinically proven to have medicinal value in relief and treatment of various aliments:
1. Akapulko(Cassia alata)-also known as "bayabas-bayabas" and " ringworm bush " in English this herbal medicine is used to treat ringworm and skin fungal infections.
2. Ampalaya( momordica charantia)- known as "bitter gourd " or " bitter melon" in English, it most known as a treatment of diabetes, for the non insulin dependent patients.

3 Bawang(allium sativum)-pupularly known as "garlic", it mainly reduces cholesterol in the blood and hence, helps control blood pressure.

4. Bayabas(psidium guajava)-"guava' in English. it is primarly used as an antiseptic, to disinfect wounds, also it can be used as a mouth wash to treat tooth decay and gum infection.

5. lagundi( vitex negungo)- known in English as the " 5-leaved chaste tree". its main use is for reliefe of cought and asthma.

6. Niyog-niyogan( quisqualis indica L)- is a vine a known as " chinesse honey suckle" it is effective in the elimination of intestinal worms, particularly the ascaris and trichina. only the dried matured seeds are mdicinal-crack and ingest the dried seeds two hours after eating( 5 to 7 seeds for children and 8 to 20 seeds for adults). if one dose does not eliminate the worms, wait a week before repeating the dose.

7. 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.

Tips on handling medicinal plants/ herbs"
1. if possible, buy herbs that are grown organically-without pesticides
2. Medicinal parts of plants are best harbevested on sunny morning. avoid picking leaves, fruits or nuts during and after heavy rainfall.
3. Leaves fruits, flowers or nuts must be mature before harvesting. less medicinal substances are foung on young parts.
4. After harvesting, if drying is required, it is advisable to dry the plants parts either in the oven or air-dried on screens above ground and never on concrete floors.
5. Store plant parts in sealed plastic bags or brown bottles in a cool dry place without sunlight preferably with a moisture absorbent material like charcoal leabes and other plant parts that are perpared properly, well dried and stored can be used up to six mounths.