Herbal plants

HERBAL PLANTS

Bayabas or Guava
Scientific name: Psidium guajava
Uses:
• Antiseptic, astringent & anthelminthic
• Kills bacteria, fungi and amoeba
• Used to treat diarrhea in children
• For Hypertension, diabetes and Asthma
• Promotes menstruation Preparation:
• Boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in three cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
• To use as mouthwash, gargle.
• To use as wound disinfectant, wash affected areas 2 to 3 times a day.
• For toothaches, chew the leaves in your mouth.

Oregano
Scientific name: Origanum vulgare
Benefits:
• 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

Preparation of Oregano 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

Pansit-Pansitan, Ulasimang-Bato
Scientific name: Peperomia pellucida
Uses:
• Arthritis
• Gout
• Skin boils, abscesses, pimples
• Headache
• Abdominal pains
• Kidney problems

Mayana
Scientific name: Plectranthus scuttelarioides
Uses:
Internally for diarrhea
Against intestinal worms
For delayed menstruation
For hemorrhoids
Externally for swellings, small pox, fresh cuts and sores

TAHEEBO
Benefits:
Strengthens the immune system
Analgesic to help eliminate pain
Antioxidant to promote production of healthy cells