10 Medicinal Plantsfound in the

Botanical Garden(DLSU-D)

Atrillano, Noreen A.Cipriano, Mary Chris S.MEB21 Dr. Rubie Causaren

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“Basil”

Taxonomic AccountKingdom Plantae

Division MagnoliophytaClass Magnoliopsida

Order LamialesFamily Lamiaceae

Genus OcimumSpecies O. basilicum

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Medicinal Uses/Indications:Hiccups Bitten wounds Sores and

sinusesVomiting Rheumatism ConstipationNausea Eye diseases CoughsEarache Hemorrhoids GonorrheaToothache Any pains DiarrheaUlcer Chronic dysentery

Methods of Preparation:• Decoction of the leaves, roots or seeds• Poultices:

- Crushed fresh plant- Pounded seeds

• Juice of leaves• Baths and compress

Other Economic Use/s:• Food condiment• Ingredient in salads• Insecticides• Scent for clothes• Cosmetics

Reference/s:stuartxchange.com/Balanoy.htmlhttp://www.itis.gov/

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“Gumamela”

Taxonomic AccountKingdom Plantae

Division MagnoliophytaClass Magnoliopsida

Order MalvalesFamily Malvaceae

Genus HibiscusSpecies H. rosa-sinensis

Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Medicinal Uses/Indications:Boils Cough HeadachesSwellings Diuretic TumorsMumps Cramps CystitisAbscesses Bronchitis GonorrheaCarbuncle Purgative DysmenorrheaFever Sore eyes U.T.I.Normalize menstruation

Methods of Preparation:• Decoction of roots, barks, leaves and flowers• Poultices:

- Crushed fresh leaves- Pounded seeds

• Juice of leaves

Other Economic Use/s:• Tea brewed from its petal• Dye• Food coloring

Reference/s:stuartxchange.com/Gumamela.htmlhttp://www.eol.org/

#2

“Ikmo”

Taxonomic AccountKingdom Plantae

Division MagnoliophytaClass Magnoliopsida

Order PiperalesFamily Piperaceae

Genus PiperSpecies P. betle

Botanical Name: Piper betle

Medicinal Uses/Indications:Cuts Rheumatic painsWounds IndigestionStomach complaints FlatulenceGastric disorders Pulmonary affectionsMalaria DiphtheriaHeadache Swellings/soresBruises Bronchial asthmaSkin inflammations Eczema

Methods of Preparation:• Decoction of the leaves• Poultices:

- Spread lard, coconut or sesame oil on leaf, warm, and apply on abdomen- Paste of crushed leaves

• Juice of leaves• Chew leaves with lime• Oil used as gargle or as inhalant

Other Economic Use/s:• Ritual masticatory (nganga)Reference/s:

stuartxchange.com/Ikmo.htmlhttp://www.eol.org/

#3

“Kalachuchi”

Taxonomic AccountKingdom Plantae

Division MagnoliophytaClass Magnoliopsida

Order GentianalesFamily Apocynaceae

Genus PlumeriaSpecies P. acuminata

Botanical Name: Plumeria acuminata

Medicinal Uses/Indications:Purgative Ulcers BlenorrhagiaHeart stroke Herpes DysenteryGonorrhea Scabies DiarrheaSores Hard tumors ArthritisAbscesses Toothache RheumatismItchiness Swellings AsthmaCracks and eruptions of the soles of the feet

Methods of Preparation:• Decoction of roots, barks, leaves and flowers• Poultices:

- Heated leaves- Mix the latex (sap) with coconut oil, warm, and apply to affected area

• Plaster (Bruised bark)• Juice of leaves

Other Economic Use/s:• Ornament

Reference/s:stuartxchange.com/Kalachuchi.htmlhttp://www.eol.org/

#4

“Katakataka”

Taxonomic AccountKingdom Plantae

Division MagnoliophytaClass Magnoliopsida

Order SaxifragalesFamily Crassulaceae

Genus KalanchoeSpecies K. pinnata

Botanical Name: Kalanchoe pinnata

Medicinal Uses/Indications:Insect bites CarbunclesDiarrheaSprains Wounds DysenteryEczema Bruises CholeraInfections Boils PhthisisBurns Ulcers EnuresisAbscess Asthma LithiasisCuts Hemorrhoids MenorrhagiaHeadaches Vomiting BronchitisEarache Lower BP Swelling

Methods of Preparation:• Decoction of the leaves• Poultices:

- Pounded leaves- Rubbed leaves and tied on the head

• Plaster – Pounded leaves and mixed with salt• Juice of leaves

Other Economic Use/s:• Ornament

Reference/s:stuartxchange.com/Katakataka.htmlhttp://www.itis.gov/

#5

“Pako”

Taxonomic AccountKingdom Plantae

Division MagnoliophytaClass Magnoliopsida

Order PolypodialesFamily Athyriaceae

Genus AthyriumSpecies A. esculentum

Botanical Name: Athyrium esculentum

Medicinal Uses/Indications:HemoptysisCoughsLaxative

Methods of Preparation:• Decoction:

- Rhizomes and young leaves- Boiled young fronds

Other Economic Use/s:• Eaten as a leafy vegetable• Ingredient in salads or stews• Gardening – wiry roots sold as “osmunda

roots” for growing orchids• Livestock – mature fronds used as fodder

Reference/s:stuartxchange.com/Pako.htmlhttp://www.eol.org/

#6

“Pandan”

Taxonomic AccountKingdom Plantae

Division MagnoliophytaClass Liliopsida

Order PandanalesFamily Pandanaceae

Genus PandanusSpecies P. tectorius

Botanical Name: Pandanus tectorius

Medicinal Uses/Indications:Diuretic Blenorrhea Stomach

spasmsHeadaches Vomiting Strengthens gumArthritis Boils Urinary

complaintsBoils Earaches AbscessesScabies Wounds Infant jaundices

Methods of Preparation:• Decoction of the roots, leaves and flowers• Poultices:

- Fresh leaves mixed with oil• Pulverized dried leaves• Chewing the roots strengthens the gum

Other Economic Use/s:• Leaf is used to perfume rice dishes• Fiber• Decorative – use of flowers or seeds in making

leis

Reference/s:stuartxchange.com/Pandan.htmlhttp://www.itis.gov/

#7

“Tanglad”

Taxonomic AccountKingdom Plantae

Division MagnoliophytaClass Liliopsida

Order PoalesFamily Poaceae

Genus CymbopogonSpecies C. citratus

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus

Medicinal Uses/Indications:Diarrhea Back pains Rheumatic painsLBM Laryngitis Cough and coldToothache Stress FluHeadache Sprains Sore throatStomachache Athlete’s foot Bladder

problemsVomiting Ringworm Anxiety

Methods of Preparation:• Decoction of the roots• Infusion of the leaves• Liniment• Baths and compress

Other Economic Use/s:• Commonly used as a stuffing ingredient in pig

spit-roasting• Used to flavor wines, sauces and spices• Insect repellant• Perfumery, soap, cosmetics

Reference/s:www.medicalhealthguide.com/articles/tanglad.htmstuartxchange.com/Tanglad.htmlhttp://www.itis.gov/

#8

“Tigre/

Buntot-tigre”

Taxonomic AccountKingdom Plantae

Division MagnoliophytaClass Magnoliopsida

Order AsparagalesFamily Asparagaceae

Genus SansevieraSpecies S. trifasciata

Botanical Name: Sanseviera trifasciata

Medicinal Uses/Indications:DetoxificationSoresSnake bitesBoilsCoughsColdsBronchitisTraumatic injuries

Methods of Preparation:• Decoction

Other Economic Use/s:• Bowstring hemp – Yields bowstring hemp, a

strong plant fibers once used to make bowstrings

Reference/s:stuartxchange.com/Tigre.htmlhttp://www.itis.gov/

#9

“Tsaang-

Gubat”

Taxonomic AccountKingdom Plantae

Division MagnoliophytaClass Magnoliopsida

Order BoraginalesFamily Boraginaceae

Genus EhretiaSpecies E. microphylla

Botanical Name: Ehretia microphylla

Medicinal Uses/Indications:Cough Stomach painsDiarrhea Abdominal painsDysentery Intestinal motilityPoisoning GastroenteritisStomatitis Wounds in child birthEczemaScabiesItchiness

Methods of Preparation:• Decoction of the leaves and roots• Poultices – Pounded leaves• Juice of leaves

Other Economic Use/s:• Tea made from the leaves• Disinfectant• Mouthwash• Ornament

Reference/s:www.medicalhealthguide.com/articles/tsaanggubat.htmstuartxchange.com/Tsaang.htmlhttp://www.itis.gov/

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May 06, 2014