 Incisors – the and are used for tearing and grasping food.
sharp, chisel-
shaped front
teeth (four
upper, four
lower) used for
cutting food.
 Canines –
sometimes
called cuspids,
these teeth are
shaped like
points (cusps)
The following are the 10 Medicinal Plants in the Philippines endorsed by DOH:
1. Akapulko (Cassia
alata) a medicinal plant
called "ringworm bush or
schrub" and "acapulco" in
English, this Philippine herbal medicine is used
to treat tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms,
eczema, scabies and itchiness.
2. Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) Common
names include "bitter melon " or "bitter gourd "
in English. This Philippine herbal medicine has
been found to be effective in the treatment of
diabetes (diabetes mellitus), hemofrhoids, coughs,
burns and scalds, and being studied for anti-
cancer properties.
3. Bawang (Allium sativum) Common name in
english is "Garlic". Bawang is a used in
Philippine herbal medicine to treat infection with
antibacterial, antiinflammatory, anti-cancer and
anti-hypertensive properties. It is widely used to
reduce cholesterol level in blood.
4. Bayabas (Psidium guajava) - "Guava" in English.
A Philippine herbal medicine used as antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, antioxidant
hepatoprotective, anti-allergy, antimicrobial, anti-
plasmodial, anti-cough, antidiabetic, and
antigenotoxic in folkloric medicine.
5. Lagundi (Vitex negundo) - known as "5-leaved
chaste tree" in english is used in Philippine herbal
DIARRHEA
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms associated with diarrhea may include:
 Loose, watery stools
 Abdominal cramps
 Premolars – these teeth have two pointed cusps on their
biting surface and are sometimes referred to as bicuspids.
The premolars are for crushing and tearing food.
 Molars – used for grinding and chewing food, these teeth
have several cusps on the biting surface to help in this
process.
Malnutrition is a condition that results from eating a diet
in which nutrients are either not enough or are too much
such that the diet causes health problems. It may involve
calories, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins or minerals.
medicine to treat cough, colds and fever. It is also
used as a relief for asthma & pharyngitis,
rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and diarrhea.
6. Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.) - is a vine
known as "Chinese honey suckle". This
Philippine herbal medicine is used to eliminate
intestinal parasites.
7. Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)- English name:
"Ngai camphor or Blumea camphor" is a
Philippine herbal medicine used to treatkidney
stones, wounds and cuts, rheumatism, anti-
diarrhea, anti spasms, colds and coughs and
hypertension
8. Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.) -
English :"Wild tea" is a Philippine herbal
medicine taken as tea to treat skin allergies
including eczema, scabies and itchiness wounds
in child birth
9. Ulasimang Bato | Pansit-Pansitan(Peperomia
pellucida) is a Phillipine herbal medicine known
for its effectivity in treating arthritis and gout.
10. Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) -
commonly known as Peppermint, is used in
Philippine herbal medicine as analgesic to relive
body aches and pain due to rheumatism and gout.
It is also used to treat coughs, colds and insect
bites
 Abdominal pain
 Fever
 Blood in the stool
 Bloating
 Nausea
 Urgent need to have a bowel movement
Causes
 A number of diseases and conditions can cause diarrhea, DEHYDRATION
including

Adult
 Viruses. Viruses that can cause diarrhea include
Norwalk virus, cytomegalovirus and viral
hepatitis. Rotavirus is a common cause of acute  Extreme thirst
childhood diarrhea.  Less frequent urination
 Bacteria and parasites. Contaminated food or  Dark-colored urine
water can transmit bacteria and parasites to your  Fatigue
body. Parasites such as Giardia lamblia and  Dizziness
cryptosporidium can cause diarrhea.
 Confusion
 Medications. Many medications, such as
antibiotics, can cause diarrhea. Antibiotics MALARIA – Anopheles mosquito carrying
destroy both good and bad bacteria, which can Plasmodium parasite
disturb the natural balance of bacteria in your
intestines. Other drugs that cause diarrhea are
cancer drugs and antacids with magnesium.  shaking chills that can range from moderate to
 Lactose intolerance. Lactose is a sugar found in severe
milk and other dairy products. People who have  high fever
difficulty digesting lactose have diarrhea after  profuse sweating
eating dairy products.  headache
 Fructose. Fructose, a sugar found naturally in  nausea
fruits and honey and added as a sweetener to  vomiting
some beverages, can cause diarrhea in people
who have trouble digesting it.
 abdominal pain
 Artificial sweeteners. Sorbitol and mannitol,
 diarrhea
artificial sweeteners found in chewing gum and  anemia
other sugar-free products, can cause diarrhea in  muscle pain
some otherwise healthy people.  convulsions
 Surgery. Some people have diarrhea after  coma
undergoing abdominal surgery or gallbladder  bloody stools
removal surgery.
 Other digestive disorders. Chronic diarrhea has
a number of other causes, such as Crohn's disease, PNEUMONIA
ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, microscopic
colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.  coughing that may produce phlegm (mucus)
 fever, sweating, and chills
TUBERCULOSIS  shortness of breath
 chest pain
Symptoms of TB in the lungs may include LEPTOSPIROSIS
 High fever.
 A bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer  Headache.
 Weight loss  Chills.
 Loss of appetite  Muscle aches.
 Coughing up blood or mucus  Vomiting.
 Weakness or fatigue  Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes)
 Fever  Red eyes.
 Night sweats  Abdominal pain.
Skin tests, blood tests, x-rays, and other tests can tell if you
have TB. If not treated properly, TB can be deadly. You INFLUENZA
can usually cure active TB by taking several medicines for Common signs and symptoms of the flu include:
a long period of time.
 Fever over 100.4 F (38 C)
 Aching muscles, especially in your back, arms and
legs
 Chills and sweats
 Headache
 Dry, persistent cough
 Fatigue and weakness
 Nasal congestion
 Sore throat