Leucaena Glauca L., Ipil-Ipil

Leucaena Glauca L. seeds (ipil-ipil in tagalog) herbal medications for Ascaris or Trichina.

Treatments for Worm Infestation:

• For Children:  Eat the seeds of 5 fresh pads raw. Repeat after one week, if there are no results.
• For Children and Adults:  Cook 1 cup of dried seeds in frying pan without oil. Do not burn seeds. Pulverize. Mix with milk or water.

Dosage:

     Adults:  1 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.

     Children:  (7-9 yrs.) 1/4 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.

                     (10-12 yrs.) 1/2 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.

Note:  Dosage may be repeated after one week if needed.

Worm Infestation

          Ascaris and other parasitic worms infest the intestines and cause malnutrition in children.

Preventive Measures:

1.  Give daily bath to children and babies.

2.  Wash hands with soap and water before eating.

3.  Wash with soap and water or disinfect fruits and vegetables eaten raw like black plum, guava, sineguelas, and vegetable salads.

4.  Cut fingernails short.

5.  Instruct children not to put fingers in the mouth.

6.  Encourage children and everyone to wear slippers and shoes at all times, especially when walking on the ground.

7.  Maintain a clean environment. Keep the house clean. Teach children to use the toilet.

Betel Leaf Peeper with Calamansi

Betel Leaf Peeper (buyo in tagalog) with Calamansi deodorant herbal medications.

Treatments for Underarm Body Odor:

• Extract juice from betel leaf peeper leaves and mix with calamansi.
• Apply as deodorant every after bath and at bedtime.

Alum, Tawas

Alum (tawas in tagalog) with calamansi juice mixture herbal medications.

Treatments for Underarm Body Odor:

• Take a piece of solid Alum “tawas” and pulverize it. Mix 1 tablespoon with the juice of 1 or 2 calamansi.
• Apply on the armpit every after bath and as necessary. Use as deodorant.

Underarm Body Odor

          Underarm body odor is the unpleasant smell coming out of the underarm or armpits.

Water Treatments:

1.  Daily bath with a clean change of clothing, including all underwear.

2.  Change clothes every time they get wet with perspiration. Better yet, take a bath with every change of clothing, if possible.

3.  Drink at least 6 glasses of water during waking hours.

4.  Avoid spicy foods. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Marsh Mint, Herba Buena

Marsh Mint leaves (herba Buena in tagalog) herbal medications.

Treatments for Toothache:

• Pound fresh leaves and extract the juice. Moisten a small piece of clean cotton with the juice.
• Place moist cotton inside the cavity as filling.

Note:  These medications are only temporary relief of toothache due to cavities. See the dentist for proper treatment.

Life Plant, Kataka-taka

Life Plant leaves (kataka-taka in tagalog) herbal medications.

Treatments for Toothache:

• Crush young life plant leaves.
• Apply directly on swollen face.