We are surrounded by medical plants. These medical plants could be just as effective in their natural forms, direct from the garden or backyard. The leaves and flowers could be boiled, juices could be extracted from the leaves; and poultices could be made out of the roots and barks.
Atis or sugar apple-treatment for fainting.
If the patient is breathing and his pulse is strong, crush Atis leaves. Let him smell the aroma of the juice. Put it over the nose for him to smell. Let him smell until his dizziness or fainting spell is out.
Buyo or Betel leaf pepper-treatment for body odor
Extract juice from buyo leaves and mix with kalamansi juice. Apply as deodorant every after bath and at bedtime.
Duhat or Black plum/Java plum- treatment for swollen gums and mouth inflammation
Boil 10 chopped fresh leaves in 2 glasses of water for ten minutes. Use the decoction for mouthwash or gargle.
Gumamela or China rose- treatment for abscesses and boils
Chop 5 leaves and two flowers. Apply directly on abscess or boil as poultice, 2 times a day.
Kamoteng kahoy or Cassava/Tapioca plant- treatment for skin itchiness and allergy
You may use kamoteng kahoy or cassava flour as water treatment.
Makabuhay- treatment for athlete's foot
Chop a one-foot long portion of the vine and boil in 5 glasses of water for 15 minutes. Soak the infected foot in the hot decoction for 15 minutes or as can be tolerated. While foot is soaked, rub between the toes with cotton applicators, removing the dead skin and pricking the vesicles. Soak for 10 minutes after removal of the dead skin. Soak foot 2 times a day for severe infections; otherwise, soak once a day only.
Malunggay or Horse raddish tree- treatment for constipation
Eat 1 cup cooked leaves with meals.
Banana or saging- medication for mild bleeding
Pound young leaves until soft and juicy. Drop the juice over the wound. Apply with pressure the pounded leaves over the wound. Bandage snugly but not too tight. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes, bring patient to the nearest hospital or clinic for proper treatment.
This post is my entry for this week's FSO theme: Urban Macro by the town blogger team.Oh boy, I just realized mine is the opposite and they were rural shots.
This post is my entry for this week's FSO theme: Urban Macro by the town blogger team.Oh boy, I just realized mine is the opposite and they were rural shots.
Source: Healing Wonders of Herbs
Photos taken by me in macro setting.
9 comments:
I remember eating that Duhat fruit as a child, it has this sourish taste to it. There used to be plenty of these duhat trees around my neighbourhood when I moved in about 31 years ago. The fallen fruit stained the pavement! in the end the town council decided to cut down the trees.
this is a wonderful post. Jama had just talked about my banana flower and here is more information. Are the Java plum (looks like berries) edible? like for making jams?
Oh cool..I adore wildcrafting...never thought to do a post of them...loooved it! Great macros too...I think they fit right in...we don't all live in urban areas!! Wonderful shootout!!
I've always enjoyed reading about herbal medicines and their applications. It's nice to see the plants and the info about how they are used. Great ShootOut in your Urban World!
Informative and a pleasure to look at. There's even a cure for body odour!
Really enjoyed that post!
Gumamela or China rose- is it the same as hibiscus?
Good reading.
I am impressed Redlan. wonderful shoot out and a good learning experience. our FSO are about our towns but also about the surrounding areas so no worries. great macros!!
Great shoot. I enjoyed the photos and got to learn a great deal at the same time.
wow, nadagdagan na naman kaalaman ko. salamat sa post na ito. galing!
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