HERBAL MEDICINES: LAGUNDI

Name:

Lagundi
Scientific Name:

Vitex negundo
Brief Description:

is a shrub that grows in the Philippines. It is one of the ten herbal medicines endorsed by the Philippine Department of Health as an effective herbal medicine with proven therapeutic value.

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Used for Treatment:

Lagundi has been clinically tested to be effective in the treatment of colds, flu, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and pharyngitis.
Additional Information:

Studies have shown that Lagundi can prevent the body's production of leukotrienes which are released during an asthma attack. Lagundi contains Chrysoplenol D. A substance with anti-histamine properties and muscle relaxant.

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Plant Description:

The Lagundi plant can grow up to five meters tall. It can be described as a cross between a shrub and a tree with a single woody stem (trunk). Lagundi's distinctive feature are the pointed leaves with five leaflets set like a hand. The leaves, flowers, seeds and root of Lagundi can all be used as herbal medicine. A decoction is made by boiling the parts of the plant and taken orally. Today, Lagundi is available in capsule form and syrup for cough.

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Health Benefits:

Relief of asthma & pharyngitis Recommended 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 boils

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Preparation:

Boil half cup of chopped fresh or dried leaves in 2 cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink half cup three times a day. The lagundi flowers are also good for diarrhea and fever. Boil as with the leaves. The root is specially good for treating dyspepsia, worms, boils, colic and rheumatism.

HERBAL MEDICINES: OREGANO

Name:

Oregano
Scientific Name:

Origanum vulgare
Brief Description:

it is also known as Wild Marjoram, Mountain Mint, Origanum, Wintersweet and Winter Marjoram.

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Additional Information:

Oregano is a known herbal medicine for its strong anti-oxidant properties. Oregano contains a rosmarinic acid compound, thymol and carvacrol that are responsible for it's antiinflammatory, antibacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Oregano also contains flavinoids, triterpenoids, sterols, vitamin C and vitamin A.

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Facts about Oregano:

The volatile oils in oregano and its properties are believed to be responsible for slowing the process of spoilage of food and thus minimizing the risk of ingesting harmful bacteria, parasites and fungi.

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Facts about Oregano:

The anti-oxidant properties of oregano helps fight free radicals in the body that cause cellular damage and accelerate ageing. Free radicals are believed to be involved with many degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis and heart diseases, to name a few.

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Benefits of Oregano:

Good for cough relief Helps prevent degenerative arthritis Has Anti-aging properties help relieve osteoarthritis Healing wounds, insect bites & stings Ease asthma attacks Relieves upset stomach Treatment of urinary tract problems

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Preparation of Leaves:

Boil one cup of fresh leaves in 3 cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink half a cup three times a day for colds. For the prevention of degenerative arthritis and general good health drink oregano decoction daily. For Insect bites, wounds and stings, apply the leaves as a poultice or a compress directly on the afflicted area.

HERBAL MEDICINES: PANSIT-PANSITAN

Name:

Pansit-pansitan
Scientific Name:

Piperaceae
Brief Description:

is an herbal medicine also known as Ulasiman-bato, olasiman-ihalas & tangontangon in the Philippines.

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Additional Information:

Pansit-pansitan is a small herb that grows from 1 to 1 1/2 feet. It can be found wild on lightly shaded and damp areas such as nooks, walls, yards and even roofs. Pansit-pansitan has heart shaped leaves, succulent stems with tiny flowers on a spike. When matured, the small fruits bear one seed which fall of the ground and propagate.

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Tips on use of Pansit-pansitan:

The leaves and stalk of pansit-pansitan are edible. It can be harvested, washed and eaten as fresh salad. Taken as a salad, pansitpansitan helps relive rheumatic pains and gout. An infusion or decoction (boil 1 cup of leaves/stem in 2 cups of water) can also be made and taken orally - 1 cup in the morning and another cup in the evening.

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Tips on use of Pansit-pansitan:

For the herbal treatment of skin disorders like abscesses, pimples and boils, pound the leaves and/or the stalks and make a poultice (boil in water for a minute or two then pounded) then applied directly to the afflicted area. Likewise a decoction can be used as a rinse to treat skin disorders.

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Pansit-pansitan is used as an herbal medicine for the treatment of:

Arthritis Gout Skin boils, abscesses, pimples Headache Abdominal pains kidney problems