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Welcome to Our Philippine Medicinal Plants
Site!This site is a Guide to the Effective Use of Philippine Medicinal
Plant - An economical alternative medicine to treat many ailments which is beneficial
to many filipinos specially in this economic crisis. But take note that these
herbal medications are similar to over the counter medicine that if symptoms persist,
consult a doctor.
Before You Ever Do Anything.....
For each ailments shown in
this site, there are several water and herbal treatments suggested to cure or
alleviate suffering from it using medicinal plants. (You can find the links to
the said pages in the bottom by scrolling down) So before you do anything, just
follow the general rules below for guideline: -
Use only one medicinal
plant at a time. In treating the ailment, use only one medicinal plant - the one
available to you - where several are suggested in the links below. -
Use only stainless steel or earthen cooking utensils. Where treatment calls
for boiling any medicinal plant - leaves, flowers or barks - don't boil it in
an aluminum utensil. Aluminum reacts chemically with medicinal plants. -
Don't cover cooking utensil when boiling. This is done to release toxins, if
there are any. -
Boil for a one-day supply only. Any decoction's
effectivity is good for only 8 - 12 hours after boiling. -
Take
decoction either hot or cold. Strain decoction before taking it. -
Wash thoroughly any leaves, barks, flowers and roots with water before boiling
or using it as poultice. -
Do not use or boil two or more different
herbal plants together, unless instructed to do so. -
Follow instructions
carefully, especially the measurements and the dosage. -
Some individuals
are sensitive and allergic to certain leaves and plants. If symptoms of allergy
are observed during and afer the treatment, STOP the treatment immediately, and
wash with water thoroughly( for skin applications). Symptms of allergy are: Increased
itching and swelling, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, and headache. Consult a
physician immediately if symptoms persist. -
Individuals known to
be allergic to some plants are not encourage to use the herbal medications. They
may still use the water treatments. For application of the
herbs and water treatments, you can find some treatments for diseases on the links
below: - Herb
Medicinal Use - herbal treatments for illnesses
and application of local medicinal plants for treatments of common ailmants.
- Water
Treatments for Illnesses - different kinds of water treatments
as subtitute for herbal treatments if there are no medicinal herbs are available.
If
you are interested to see the photos of our local medicinal plants, just follow
this link: - Medicinal
Herb Plant Pictures - local names
and scientific names, photos of Philippine medicinal plants and herbs.
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to make Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
- if you are interested to know something about making
or producing vigin coconut oil.
- Alternative Medicine
Articles - collections of ezine articles about alternative medicine for example,
herbal treatments & other alternative methods.
c/o
Manolito Montala
Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
email
webmaster: mmontala@filipinovegetarianrecipe.com
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