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Principles of Ethnopharma

Terms in this set (38)

Blumea balsamifera
Sambong
Vitex negundo
Lagundi
Peperomia pellucida
Ulasimang Bato
Ehretia microphylla Lam.
Tsaang gubat
Quisquialis indica L.
Niyog-niyogan
Momordica charantia
Ampalaya
Allium sativum
Bawang
Cassia alata
Akapulko
Psidium guajava
Bayabas
Clinopodium douglasii
Yerba buena
Diuretic
Sambong
Mucolytic
Lagundi
Gout
Ulasimang Bato
Diarrhea
Tsaang gubat
Anti-helminthic, tonic, astringent, and for skin diseases
Niyog-niyogan
Purgative, Antipyretic, and Lowers blood sugar
Ampalaya
Antihypertensive and lowers cholesterol
Bawang
Fungal infections
Akapulko
For diarrhea and as an antiseptic
Bayabas
Stimulant, analgesic, antispasmodic, and sudorific
Yerba buena
Brain tonic = vasodilator
Memory, asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, tinnitus
Gingko Biloba
Treat/prevent colds, flu, and other infections
Echinacea
Treat hypercholesterolemia & hypertriglyceridemia
Used as an antiseptic
Garlic
For well-being and stamina
Improve both mental and physical performance
For hypertension
Ginseng
Treats prostatic disorders
Saw palmetto
Used for depression
St. John's Wort
Used for insomnia, anxiety
Valerian
Used for UTI (urinary disorders), diarrhea, diabetes
Cranberry
Used for Rheumatism, menopausal symptoms
Black cohosh
Adverse Effect: Bleeding, headache, dizziness, nausea, GI upset, diarrhea, allergic skin reactions
Gingko Biloba
Adverse Effect: Allergic reactions
Echinacea
Adverse Effect: Breath and body odor, heartburn, upset stomach, and allergic reactions
Garlic
Adverse Effect: Headaches, sleep, and GI problems
Ginseng
Adverse Effect: Mild stomach discomfort, decreased libido, and impotence
Saw palmetto
Adverse Effect: CYP inducer-metabolizes drug faster, reducing their effect
St. John's Wort
Adverse Effect: Headaches, dizziness, upset stomach, and tiredness
Valerian
Adverse Effect: Excessive amounts could cause GI upset or diarrhea
Cranberry
Adverse Effect: Hepatitis/liver failure, stomach discomfort, headache, or rash
Black cohosh
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