10 Medicinal Plants in the Philippines:
Yerba Buena: Scientific name - Clinopodium douglasii and common name - peppermint. It can be used for relieving pain and body aches.
Sambong: Scientific name - Blumea balsamifera and common name - blumea camphora. A diuretic herb for treating urine stones and edema.
Tsaang Gubat Scientific name - Ehretia microphylla Lam. It is used to treat stomach cramps and other gastrointestinal problems. Its leaves are rich source of fluoride and can be used as mouthwash.
Ulasimang Bato Scientific name - Peperomia pellucida and common name - pansit-pansitan. Its leaves are used to treat gout and arthritis.
Niyog-niyogan: Scientific name - Quisqualis indica L. and common name - Chinese honeysuckle. The matured seeds are effective for getting rid of intestinal worms.
Lagundi: Scientific name - Vitex negundo and common name - five-leaved chaste tree. It is primarily used for cough and asthma.
Ampalaya: Scientific name - Momordica charantia and common name - bitter gourd. It is commonly used to boost immune system and for treating cough, diabetes mellitus or Type1 diabetes.
Bayabas: Scientific name - Psidium guajava and common name - guava. It is an effective plant for disinfecting wounds and treating gum diseases.
Akapulko: Scientific name - Cassia alata and common name - ringworm bush. It is used for treatment of ringworm and other skin disorders.
Bawang: Scientific name - Allium sativum and common name - garlic. It is an antioxidant and can be used for reducing cholesterol level and regulating blood pressure.
Malunggay leaves: Scientific name - Moringa oelifera. Malunggay leaves was once considered a "poor man's vegetable" but now it is known as a "miracle tree" or "nature's medicine cabinet" by scientists and health care workers from around the world because it is loaded with vitamins
and minerals that can be an effective remedy against many kinds of ailments.