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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Sensitive Plant, Makahiya

Sensitive Plant leaves (makahiya in tagalog) herbal medications.

Treatments for Diarrhea:
  • Boil 1 cup chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes.

Dosage:
     Adults:  1 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
     Children:  (Babies) 1 tbp., 3 times a day.
                      (2-6 yrs.) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day.
                      (7-12 yrs.) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day.

Guava, Bayabas

Guava leaves (bayabas in tagalog) herbal medications.

Treatments for Diarrhea:
  • Boil 10 chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes.

Dosage:
     Adults:  1 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
     Children:  (Babies) 1 tbp., 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
                      (2-6 yrs.) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
                      (7-12 yrs.) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.

Star Apple, Kaymito

Star Apple leaves (kaymito in tagalog) herbal medications.

Treatments for Diarrhea:
  • Boil 1 cup chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes.

Dosage:
     Adults:  1 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
     Children:  (Babies) 1 tbp., 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
                      (2-6 yrs.) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
                      (7-12 yrs.) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.

Cogon Grass, Kugon

Cogon Grass roots (kugon in tagalog) herbal medications.

Treatments for Diarrhea:
  • Boil 5 chopped fresh roots in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes.

Dosage:
     Adults:  1 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
     Children:  (Babies) 1 tbp., 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
                      (2-6 yrs.) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
                      (7-12 yrs.) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.

Lemon Grass, Tanglad

Lemon Grass leaves (tanglad in tagalog) herbal medications.

Treatments for diarrhea:
  • Boil 10 young leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and one small piece crushed ginger.

Dosage:
     Adult:  1 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
     Children:  (Babies) 1 tbp., 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
                      (2-6) yrs.) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
                      (7-12 yrs.) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day and every loose bowel movement.

Diarrhea

          Diarrhea is a common symptom of gastrointestinal disease, characterized by increased frequency of the stool.

How to Control:
1.  Withhold and liquid if possible, for 4 hours. Sips of 7-Up or buko juice may be taken every 30 minutes. Take small amounts at a time, but frequently.
2.  For nursing babies: Replace milk with rice water or buko juice for feedings. Withhold all solids and other liquids except the rice water or buko juice.
3.  If uncontrolled within one day, consult the physician.

Aloe Vera, Sabila

Aloe Vera leaves (sabila in tagalog) herbal medications.

Treatments for Dandruff:
  • Extract juice from fresh leaves.
  • Apply juice liberally and massage scalp 1 hour before the gugo bark shampoo. Do this once a week for 4 weeks.