Medicinal use of sampalok

SAMPALOK

 

For Colds

 

Boil the choppped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes, or until the water is

reduced to half its volume. Allow to cool and strain.

Divide the decoction into 3 parts and drink 1 part every after each meal.

 

The following measurements should guide you:

 

Condition of leaves

Dried leaves, Fresh leaves of Patient (crushed) (chopped)

 

Age

 

Adult 8 tbsp. 10 tbsp.

7-12 years 4 tbsp. 5 tbsp.

2-6 years 2 tbsp. 2½ tbsp.

 

For wounds and itchiness:

 

Boil one to two handfuls of the chopped plant material in a pot of water for 15 minutes.

Let cool and strain. Use the decoction twice a day for washing the wound or itchy

portion.

 

Source: Mga Halamang Gamot, No. 4

COUGH CANDY USING LOCAL PLANT EXTRACTS

COUGH CANDY USING LOCAL PLANT EXTRACTS

 

Researchers of ITDI have formulated a cough candy using oils of ginger (Zinigiber

officinale Rosc.) and “kalamansi” (Citrus microcarpa Bunge) and extracts from tamarind

(Tamarindus indica Linn.) and “kalamansi”. The use of local plant products to substitute

for the imported raw materials/ingredients in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals may

help contribute to the reduction of prices of drugs which have become prohibitive.

 

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