Herbs And Their Benefits

Asthma weed/Tawa-Tawa.

1. Anti-asthmatic

2. For other respiratory ailments (cough, bronchitis)

3. Anti-malarial

4. Anti-inflammatory

5. Antioxidant

6. Antibacterial

7. Antifungal

8. Anthelmintic

9. Hepatoprotective

10. Analgesic

11. Antipyretic

12. Antispasmodic

13. Diuretic

14. For digestive problems

15. Sedative/Anxiolytic

16. Anti-malarial

17. Antihyperglycemic

18. Antihistaminic

19. Galactagogue

20. Anti-cancer/Anti-tumor

Bitter gourd/Ampalaya.

1. Antidiabetic/Antihyperglycemic

2. Antioxidant

3. Anti-inflammatory

4. Laxative

5. Hepatoprotective

6. Immuno booster

7. Anti-gout

8. Anti-rheumatic

9. Antipyretic

10. Galactagogue

11. Astringent

12. Analgesic

13. Anthelmintic

14. Antimicrobial

15. Antimutagenic

16. Anti-cancer

17. Anti-psoriatic

18. Anti-obesity

19. Appetite stimulant

Black Mulberry.

1. Antioxidant

2. Anti-inflammatory

3. Anti-diabetic

4. Antihypertensive

5. Laxative

6. Antibacterial

7. Antifungal

8. Anti-aging

9. Anthelmintic

10. Antinociceptive

11. Hepatoprotective

12. Boosts immunity

13. Helps treat colds and flu

14. Helps increase bone strength

15. Improves digestive health

16. Improves eye health

17. Improves metabolism

18. Improves circulation

19. Assists in red blood cell formation

20. Supports weight loss

21. Delays neurodegeneration

22. Reduces cancer risk/Anti-cancer

Black currant tree/Bignay.

1. Antioxidant

2. Anti-diabetic

3. Hepatoprotective

4. For dysentery

5. For indigestion

6. Appetite-suppressant

7. Gastroprotective

8. Immuno booster

9. Improves metabolism

10. Laxative

11. Antimicrobial

12. Lowers cholesterol

13. Anti-aging

14. Supports cardiovascular health

15. Regulates blood pressure

16. Assists weight loss

17. Antimutagenic

18. Reduces cancer risk

Blumea camphor/Sambong.

1. Antioxidant

2. Anti-inflammatory

3. Anti-urolithiasis

4. Nephroprotective

5. Hepatoprotective

6. Diuretic

7. Antihypertensive

8. Anti-diabetic

9. Anti-rheumatic

10. Antidiarrheal

11. Antispasmodic

12. Antihyperlipidemic

13. Anti-obesity

14. Antibacterial

15. Antifungal

16. Anti-parasitic

17. Expectorant

18. Reduces cancer risk

Capsicum frutescent (Sili)

1. Antioxidant

2. Anti-inflammatory

3. Antihyperglycemic/Anti-diabetic

4. Supports cardiovascular health

5. Improves circulation

6. Cough and sore throat remedy

7. Analgesic/antinociceptive

8. Antimicrobial

9. Treats gastrointestinal problems/digestive aid

10. Improves metabolism

11. Immuno booster

12. Antimicrobial

13. Antithrombotic

14. Carminative

15. Helps clear congestion

16. Anti-ulcer

17. Assists weight loss

18. Reduces cancer risk/Anti-tumor

Cat’s whiskers/Balbas Pusa.

1. Antioxidant

2. Anti-inflammatory

3. Antihypertensive

4. Anti-diabetic

5. Anti-rheumatic

6. Anti-gout

7. Diuretic

8. Neuroprotective

9. Hepatoprotective

10. Nephroprotective

11. Anti-nephrolithic/Anti-urolithiasis

12. Anti-allergy

13. Asthma and cough remedy

14. Antibacterial

15. Antifungal

16. Antispasmodic

17. Assists in weight loss

18. Treats skin disorders/Maintains healthy skin

19. Stress relief

Five-leaved chaste tree/Lagundi.

1. Expectorant/Cough Remedy

2. Sore throat relief

3. Anti-asthma/Bronchodilator

4. Antioxidant

5. Anti-inflammatory

6. Diuretic

7. Antinociceptive/Analgesic

8. Anti-allergy

9. Antihyperglycemic

10. Antimicrobial

11. Anthelmintic /Anti-parasitic

12. Promotes wound healing

13. Hepatoprotective

14. Improves digestion

15. Carminative

16. Relieves anxiety

17. Promotes relaxation

18. Insecticidal

19. Reduces the risk of cancer

Citations

Philippine Medicinal Herbs

Asthma weed/Tawa-Tawa

Bitter gourd/Ampalaya

Black Mulberry

Black currant tree/Bignay

Blumea camphor/SambongCapsicum frutescent (Sili)

Five-leaved chaste tree/Lagundi