MALUNGGAY
SCIENTIFIC NAMES
Moringa oleifera Lam (Fan Moringaceae)
M. nux-ben Perr
Guilandina moringa L.
M. pterygosperma Gaertn.
Month: March 2012
Makabuhay herbal medicine
MAKABUHAY
SCIENTIFIC NAMES
Tinospora crispa (L.) Miers.ex Hooks. f. & Thorms. (Fam.Menispermaceae).-
T. cordifolia F.-Vill.
T. rumphii Boerl.
T. crispa F.-Vill.
Coculus cordifolius Walp.
T. reticulata Miers.
Menispermum crispum L.
M. rimosum Blanco
Mais as herbal medicine
MAIS
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Zea mays L. (Farm Gramineae).
OTHER NAMES
Corn, Gahilang, Igi, Mait, Maize, Mangi, Tigi
PARTS USED
Hairs and cobs.
INDICATIONS AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Diuretic — Take decoction of hairs or cobs as tea.
CONSTITUENTS
Protein; fats; carbohydrates.
“Corn silk” — maizenic acid, fixed oil; resin; sugar;mucilage
salts.
Source: Philippine National Formulary ,1 980
Luya-luyahan herbal medicine
Luya-luyahan
Scientifc names:
Curcuma zedoaria
Amomum zedoaria
Costus luteus Blanco
C. nigricans Blanco
C. zerumbet Roxb.
C. pandurata Roxb.
Roscoea lutea Hassk. Continue reading “Luya-luyahan herbal medicine”